Phoenix College Sports Analytics Undergraduate Research
Hours per week: 4
Research End Date: End of Spring Semester
Paid: YES Amount: $1,000!!!
Application Due Date:
September 4th, 2023 for Full consideration, afterwards until the 3 positions are filled.
Research Summary:
This research focuses on Sports Analytics and offers a chance for the participants to hone their skills in the Scientific process with the possibility of scholarly publication (4 former students published an article for a similar endeavor in the past). The research goal is to collect USL Championship data and create a model to predict match outcomes. The USL is the professional soccer league where our local team (Phoenix Rising) plays. Dr. Posta will lead weekly meetings (about one hour long) to mentor you. He will also discuss the data and computational requirements needed to perform the analysis. Students do not need previous experience in computing or any sports knowledge. At the end of the experience, students will prepare a report and poster based on their results. There is also opportunity to present at virtual or local conferences (not a requirement, just an opportunity!). No previous experience necessary, just curiosity about the scientific method. Interest in the soccer a plus!
Pending funding there will be the chance to renew the Internship for Spring 2024.
Requirements:
Students must be able to meet with their research faculty at a scheduled time
Students must complete and submit a final report
Stipend Requirements (from Funding Agency):
Student can only be part of this endeavor if they fulfill the National Science Foundation definition of underrepresented minority student:
The NSF defines an underrepresented student as a member of a group traditionally underrepresented in mathematics, science, and engineering, such as S. Hispanics, African American, Native Americans and Pacific Islanders/Alaska Natives.The NSF does not consider Asian-Americans or Anglo women or men to be underrepresented as part of its funding guidelines for this program.
Minimum Qualifications:
Students must be enrolled in at least 3 credits for Fall 2023
Must have completed Calculus 1 (MAT220 or MAT213) with a grade of C or better. Student who are currently enrolled in Calculus 1 can apply and will be considered.
Desired Qualifications:
Ability to work with data such as use of spreadsheets and statistics.
Pursuing a degree in STEM
Application:
Please send you an email to Filippo Posta filippo.posta@phoenixcollege.edu. If you have a Resume, attach it to your email, make sure to include your MEID in the email.
