Anyone know someone who might be interested in doing a three-year PhD scholarship with The Lab?
If so, the link to the application form is here:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/z839oabrpduvphn/aiZw8vWfvc . The deadline for applications is July 31.
Here's the description:
The above application
form relates to a VU & Young And Well CRC scholarship to undertake a
specific PhD research project at Victoria University. This project
will:
- generate new
knowledge from and about an existing innovative technology project for
young people with Asperger’s Syndrome and High Functioning Autism, and;
- develop
innovative methodologies that accurately and ethically represent young
people’s voices, including methodologies that involve the use of digital
technologies.
The Lab (www.thelab.org.au)
is a growing
network of ‘technology clubs’ for young people with High Functioning
Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome, as well as their parents and carers.
Established in early 2011, The Lab currently caters for 60 families in
Melbourne, 30 families in Sydney and 30 families in
Geelong, with more locations underway. All Labs offer personal
mentoring in technology by programming and design professionals, as well
as the chance to meet others and develop social skills in a relaxed and
supportive environment.
The focus of the PhD project will be:
·
The development of innovative,
technology-informed research methodologies that respond to the needs of
young people with High Functioning Autism, and that accurately reflect
participants’ ‘voices’;
·
The use of these methodologies to (a) better
understand how the Lab works, especially in its interaction of the
technological and the social; and (b) develop cross-Lab evaluations that
accurately capture impact on participants and families;
and
·
The development of protocols and guidelines for
new Labs that are designed to facilitate maximum positive impact, based
on evaluation data.
Closing date is Wednesday 31 July 2013. Further
information is available from Dr Stefan Schutt, Centre for Cultural
Diversity & Wellbeing, Victoria University (Stefan.schutt@vu.edu.au)
