Dr. Cole's Lab

Cultivating Opportunities that Lead to Equity

Dr. Cole's lab research examines health disparities and health behaviors among American Indian/Alaska Native (Indigenous) populations, including:

Alcohol and Substance Use
Exercise and Eating Patterns
Mental Health

They also investigate social and individual determinants of health among AI/AN (Indigenous) peoples from both resilience and risk perspectives.

This list includes current grant-funded research and additional projects (ongoing and upcoming data collection).

Join the Lab

Graduate Students

Dr. Cole will be reviewing prospective graduate student applications for Fall 2025!

Click here for information about the OSU Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program. Applications are due December 1st, 2024, for the 2025-2026 admissions cycle, and GRE scores are NOT required. The OSU Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program is both APA- and PCSAS-accredited.

Students from underrepresented backgrounds and first generation college students are encouraged to apply.

Undergraduate Students (RAs)

Opportunities may include:

Recruiting, screening and running participants;
Conducting literature searches;
Coding and entering data;
Assisting with organizational tasks;
Receiving mentorship on professional development topics and guidance on applying to graduate school;
Leading independent research projects; and
Opportunities to present research at regional and national conferences (for advanced students).

Undergraduate students should have an interest in research, be self-motivated, and be able to work independently. Preference will be given to students who meet the above requirements and are willing commit to Dr. Cole's research lab for one year. Students from underrepresented backgrounds and first generation college students are encouraged to apply.

Apply to be an Undergraduate RA

If you are interested in joining the lab, please complete the application form and place in Dr. Cole's mailbox located in 104 Psychology Building or email it to her.