Student Employee-Engineering Technology-AR Station Research Assistant

Requisition : 202500383ST

Title :

Student Employee-Engineering Technology-AR Station Research Assistant

Employee Class : Student Employee

College Work Study Position :

No

Department :

Dept of Engineering Technology

Division :

Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week :

up to 10 hours per week until August 2026

Hiring Rate : $10.00 per hour

Preferred Student Classification :

Two undergraduate (Engineering Design Technology, Computer Science, Agricultural Sciences, or related field)

Nature & Purpose of Position :

This position supports the USDA-funded project “Development of Advanced Invasive Pest Education Materials for Tourists in the Southeastern United States.”

We are seeking motivated undergraduate students to assist in developing, deploying, and maintaining Augmented Reality (AR) education stations at visitor centers in Texas and adjacent states.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and setup of AR stations (hardware and software).
• Support installation at visitor centers (coordinate space, electrical, and Wi-Fi requirements).
• Test AR applications on Android tablets (Unity-based).
• Develop and distribute supplemental educational materials (flyers, brochures, posters).
• Document dimensions, station requirements, and user instructions.
• Support faculty and staff in preparing outreach kits and training visitor center staff.
• Maintain records of site visits, troubleshooting, and updates.

Other Requirements for the Position

Learning Outcomes

Students will gain practical experience in :

Other Requirements for the Position :

Student researchers will gain hands-on experience with AR development, digital fabrication, and outreach activities while contributing to a high-visibility federal project that connects technology, sustainability, and public education.

Open Date : 09 / 24 / 2025

Position Number : 9N9944

Contact Name & Title :

Dr. Michael Ulan Dakeev - Coordinator, Engineering Design Technology

Contact Phone : 936-294-1201

Contact Email : dakeev@shsu.edu

Contact Building & Room # :

Pirkle 420 F

EEO Statement :

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke / Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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