Participate in research on South Asian women at ECU

Published Mar 23, 2026 by
Filed under: On-Campus, Opportunities, Research Opportunities, STEM & Health/Medicine

Are you a South Asian woman between the ages of 18-26 currently studying at East Carolina University? 

Are you interested in helping ECU researchers learn more about developing physical activity and nutrition programs for South Asian women? 

We are seeking South Asian women to participate in the DESI Study. This research aims to better understand experiences with physical activity, nutrition, and healthy living to inform culturally relevant health programs for the South Asian community. 

Participants will be asked to complete brief questionnaires and attend one focus group discussion on Main Campus (~60 minutes). 

To qualify, you must: 

  • Identify as a South Asian woman 
  • Be between 18-26 years of age 
  • Be a current ECU student 
  • Be able to commute to Main Campus 
  • Speak English 

Participants who complete the study will receive a $25 gift card as a thank-you for their time. 

If you are interested, please contact the research team at daslabecu@gmail.com. 

This study is being conducted by Dr. Bhibha M. Das and the DESI Study Research Team. If you have any questions, please contact us at daslabecu@gmail.com.