What is the SSRL?
On June 1, 2007, the University of Louisiana at Monroe created the Social Science Research Laboratory to reinforce and expand inter-disciplinary research efforts. As such, Drs. McGahan and Sutherlin, representing social psychology and political science respectively, identified faculty members, referred to as “research fellows,” from various disciplines who were interested in:
(a) interdisciplinary research collaboration and
(b) working with undergraduate and graduate students on applied research and development projects with the potential to positively impact our community.
By early Fall 2007, the SSRL had research fellows at ULM and elsewhere representing psychology, political science, sociology, social work, finance, and educational technology.
Further, the SSRL continues to actively cultivate relationships with faculty at Louisiana Tech University and Grambling University, and other regional universities, in an attempt to create the foundation for a research and development corridor in northern Louisiana.
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