This study will explore student self-regulated learning behaviors in introductory biology classes. In particular, it will collect data regarding the effectiveness of training materials and educational technology tools (the "ZenStudy" app) on improving students' ability to self-regulate their own learning and, subsequently, their achievement in the course. In the first few weeks of class enrolled students will be asked to complete a survey to verify they are over the age of 18 and if so ask for their consent to be included in the study. Consenting participants will then be randomly assigned to conditions (control students will be asked to review a video and complete a reflective task, treatment students will be invited to utilize the ZenStudy application and complete an evaluative survey). Engagement with the ZenStudy application will then be analyzed as a potential moderator of student digital course engagement and achievement.

The Substance Use Prevention, Education, and Research (SUPER) Project aims to reduce adolescent substance use in Durham County by implementing Botvin Life Skills Training with 7th grade students and by providing the Triple P parenting program to parents/caregivers of youth ages 11-16.

The goal of this study is to learn what voters value in the congressional candidates.

This study will examine how, if at all, schools are using the school improvement process to identify and address inequities.

This study seeks to explore the ways in which social media impacts students' experiences and perceptions during US university study abroad programs in Europe and address key questions about students' challenges, successes, and objectives while studying abroad.

The purpose of this research study is to see how school leaders and teachers interpret the NC science of reading laws and make curricular and instructional decisions.

To test the safety and efficacy of a new treatment for hypothalamic obesity.

This study will test the effect and effectiveness of labels on political ads that disclose the use of generative AI. Governments and some internet platforms have begun requiring that political advertisers include these disclaimers, however we lack experimental study of the effect and effectiveness of these disclaimers.

Findings from this project will identify urgently needed strategies for improving school-based mental health supports for adolescents with suicidal thoughts and behaviors to prevent suicide during resurgences of COVID-19 that force school closures.

The purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility of analyzing peer networks to understand their influence on behaviors and well-being among high school students. By identifying social connections and key influencers, the study seeks to assess the practicality of implementing strategies aimed at enhancing positive peer influence and promoting youth mental health. This pilot will provide critical insights into the viability of a larger-scale study.