Step 1 - Research Idea
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The following resources may assist you with generating a research idea to pursue with a faculty mentor.
Library Resources
Research Hub
The Research Hub is a public channel within KCU’s Thrive application that is designed for both students and faculty to advertise their need for assistance with a research project or to request involvement in research. It is intended to be a professional, open forum to connect all students and faculty across both campuses for the purpose of engaging in research and establishing collaborations.
All KCU students and faculty are able to create an account using their KCU single sign-on (SSO).
Research Hub Instructions: Review important instructions and best practice guidelines for using the Research Hub.
Click the button below to download the app to your mobile device.
- Once logged into the Thrive application, click on the thought bubble/dialogue icon
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in the center of the bottom row of icons. This will take you to the Student Feed page. - In the upper-left-hand corner of the Student Feed page, click the hamburger icon
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. Then, expand the Public Channels drop-down menu. - In the drop-down menu, click on Research Hub.
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CPHE Research Lab
The Center for Population Health and Equity (CPHE) Research Lab is an integral part of KCU’s overall research infrastructure offering support to students throughout the research process. The lab helps students shape study questions, plan study designs, complete IRB forms, work with publicly available data, perform data analysis, interpret results and share findings. Students can use the lab during scheduled office hours available in-person or virtually on both campuses. Office hours are listed on the shared Outlook calendar (CPHE-Research Lab). Those unable to visit during scheduled hours can email the lab at [email protected]. Most inquiries receive a response within three business days.