Qureos Mentor

Sam Houston State University

<div><div><div>Posting Information
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Requisition</b></div> <div>202500383ST</div>
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<div><div><b>Title</b></div> <div>Student Employee-Engineering Technology-AR Station Research Assistant</div>
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<div><div><b>Employee Class</b></div> <div>Student Employee</div>
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<div><div><b>College Work Study Position</b></div> <div>No</div>
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<div><div><b>Department</b></div> <div>Dept of Engineering Technology</div>
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<div><div><b>Division</b></div> <div>Division of Academic Affairs</div>
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<div><div><b>Hours per week</b></div> <div>up to 10 hours per week until August 2026</div>
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<div><div><b>Hiring Rate</b></div>
<div>$10.00 per hour</div>
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<div><div><b>Preferred Student Classification</b></div>
<div>Two undergraduate (Engineering Design Technology, Computer Science, Agricultural Sciences, or related field)</div>
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<div><div><b>Nature &amp; Purpose of Position</b></div>
<div><div>This position supports the USDA-funded project <i>&ldquo;Development of Advanced Invasive Pest Education Materials for Tourists in the Southeastern United States.&rdquo;</i><br>
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.<br>
Duties and Responsibilities<br>
</div><ul><li>Assist in the design and setup of AR stations (hardware and software).</li>
<li>Support installation at visitor centers (coordinate space, electrical, and Wi-Fi requirements).</li>
<li>Test AR applications on Android tablets (Unity-based).</li>
<li>Develop and distribute supplemental educational materials (flyers, brochures, posters).</li>
<li>Document dimensions, station requirements, and user instructions.</li>
<li>Support faculty and staff in preparing outreach kits and training visitor center staff.</li>
<li>Maintain records of site visits, troubleshooting, and updates.</li>
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</ul><div>Other Requirements for the Position<br>
</div><ul><li>Interest in AR/VR, Unity, mobile app development, or interactive media.</li>
<li>Strong organizational and communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li>
<li>Comfortable with light travel for installations (mileage reimbursed if applicable).</li>
</ul><div>Learning Outcomes<br>
</div><div>Students will gain practical experience in:<br>
</div><ul><li>Augmented Reality app deployment and testing.</li>
<li>Digital content design for public education.</li>
<li>Interdisciplinary collaboration between technology, agriculture, and outreach.</li>
<li>Professional project management and reporting.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
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<div><div><b>Other Requirements for the Position</b></div>
<div>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.<br>
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<div><div><b>Open Date</b></div> <div>09/24/2025</div>
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<div><div><b>Position Number</b></div> <div>9N9944</div>
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</div></div></div><div><div>Contact Information
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Contact Name &amp; Title</b></div> <div>Dr. Michael Ulan Dakeev - Coordinator, Engineering Design Technology</div>
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<div><div><b>Contact Phone</b></div> <div>936-294-1201</div>
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<div><div><b>Contact Email</b></div> <div>dakeev@shsu.edu</div>
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<div><div><b>Contact Building &amp; Room #</b></div> <div>Pirkle 420 F</div>
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<div></div><div><div><b>Contact Instructions Summary</b></div>
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</div></div></div><div></div><div><div>EEO Statement
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>EEO Statement</b></div>
<div>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 &ldquo;at will&rdquo; employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code &sect;51.215.<br>
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