Education Policy Studies/Penn State Law Undergraduate Research Assistant

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Dr. Maria Lewis, Associate Professor in Education Policy Studies and Affiliate Law Faculty with Penn State Law is looking to hire one or more undergraduate research assistants to work on research projects at the intersection of education law and policy, particularly as it relates to equity and civil rights.

Students must have completed their first year of their undergraduate coursework and have an interest in education law and civil rights. Strongly desired: some training in education law, including coursework, internships, or research experiences. 

Please reach out to Dr. Lewis atmml25@psu.edu before applying to this position.  

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