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Project M.e.d.i.a.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Project M.E.D.I.A. is looking for Research Assistants and coders who are passionate and reliable to be on our team! Any major or year in school is encouraged to apply. Previous experience with coding is a plus, but not mandatory.

    We are especially interested in students who speak Spanish, as there is a large Hispanic population in the Denver area.

  • Project M.E.D.I.A (Media Effects on Development from Infancy to Adulthood) is a longitudinal study examining the effects of media (phone usage, social media, TV, books, etc.) on childhood & adolescent development. We are working with more than 600 families, and this year we will be following up with them and collecting more exciting data.

  • We will be housed in a beautiful apartment complex in the Denver-Metro area. The project subsidizes housing, and for 2025, rent will be $250 for all Denver RAs! You will still be responsible for paying utilities and internet.

    Denver is an awesome place to live and work. Not only is this a great education and work experience; Project MEDIA is a wonderful opportunity to make life time friends. There are amusement parks, hikes, national and state parks, amazing food, history, and many other activities to facilitate friendship. The YSA ward is also amazing and welcome us every year with open arms. This is a great opportunity you won't want to miss!

  • Two meetings with the student leaders will be held to answer questions about the project. If you are unable to attend and have questions, please send us an email at

    projectmedia.denver@gmail.com

    The info meetings will be held

    • Sept 24th @ 10 am
    • October 1st @ 5pm

    We cannot wait to meet you!

  • Yes! Each Denver RA is hired for 40 hours a week from April 28th - August 12th at $14.25 an hour. Coding RAs will work 20 to 30 hours a week at $14.25 and hour as well. Mileage is also reimbursed for traveling to and from appointments with our participants.

  • FALL 2024

    • Application Deadline
      • 11:59pm, October 12th

    WINTER 2025

    • 3-credit 403R prep class
      • January '25 - April '25 on Wednesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm
      • This class is mandatory & can count towards your capstone.

    SPRING & SUMMER 2025

    • Spring & Summer data collection
      • April 28th - August 12th, 2025. 
      • Denver RAs 40 hrs a week ($14.25 an hour) collecting data.
      • Coding RAs 20-30 hrs a week ($14.25 an hour) coding data and analyzing behavior

  • This is a wonderful opportunity to boost your resume with hands-on research experience with prestigious faculty. Furthermore, the 403R training class can count toward SFL and most major capstones. This is an incredibly valuable experience that will help with future job or graduate school applications.