Project Availability
- Team Size
- 3 team members
- Open Spots
- 3 spots open
- Semester
- Fall 2026
- Team Leader
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Sofia Rojas Aristizabal
Data Analytics AI track
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- Faculty Mentor
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Janet Lopez, PhD, MPH, RN
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Team Member Qualifications
Interest in healthy aging, healthcare, public health, or digital health research. Students majoring in Biology, Nursing, Psychology, Health Sciences, Data Science, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills are preferred. Spanish-English bilingual skills are very helpful.
No prior research experience is required. Applicants should be UCF undergraduate students with an interest in health-related research, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work collaboratively.
Description
This research project focuses on developing a bilingual (English and Spanish) digital health intervention to support healthy aging among Hispanic/Latino older adults. The goal is to better understand their needs, experiences, and preferences related to stress management, problem-solving, mobility, and overall well-being.
The project uses a community-engaged approach to explore how digital health tools can be more accessible, culturally appropriate, and useful for older adults. Research activities may include literature reviews, developing and reviewing interview guides, organizing qualitative data, and analyzing feedback from participants and healthcare providers.
Under the guidance of the faculty mentor, the graduate team leader will coordinate research activities and mentor two undergraduate researchers. Together, the team will contribute to understanding the needs of older adults and identifying ways to improve the digital health intervention.