CANCELLED - Summer Undergraduate and K-12 Research and Laboratory Experiences
As a result of the long-term uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, the current limitation to research operations in our laboratories, and the overall safety and wellbeing of undergraduate and high school students, all on-campus/in-person undergraduate and K-12 research and laboratory experiences are cancelled for Summer 2020. This includes government, industry-, foundation- and UAB-funded programs. Upon return to full business operations, decisions will be made regarding the re-engagement of undergraduates and K-12 students who are participating in research and laboratory experiences through UAB.
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1. Does this apply to federal work-study students?
Yes, it applies to all undergraduate and K-12 students. Exception requests as described in earlier guidance can be made in writing by the faculty mentor to Dr. Kent Keyser
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2. Will federal work-study students and undergraduate students paid from grants or other sources continue to be paid even though they are prohibited from working?
During ongoing limited operations student employees, excluding those working through Federal Work Study (FWS), will be paid for only they time they work. Students unable able to work remotely will not be paid. FWS students will be paid based on data input by the supervisor in Kronos regardless of their hours worked. This is in accordance with Federal Guidelines.
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3. Can students work remotely on UAB projects?
Yes, as long as aggressive social distancing is practiced. Two examples are listed in 4th & 5th FAQs.
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4. Can a history student conduct research at the Lister Hill Library archives, which is independent work but on campus, and be mentored by a faculty member either remotely or in an on-campus office?
No. Any on campus activity by undergraduates is prohibited. Exception requests as described in earlier guidance can be made in writing by the faculty mentor to Dr. Kent Keyser
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5. Can a sociology student use remote-access to UAB computers from home, conduct secondary analysis of existing data, and be mentored remotely?
Yes, it is entirely off-campus therefore allowed.
Note - Some research projects may involve sensitive and protected data that have security controls mandated by the sponsor, policy, or federal law (examples: HIPAA, FERPA, Export-controlled, etc.). If your project is subject to a data security plan that precludes remote access, contact your Department, School/College, or UAB IT security administrator.