Mary Gates Endowment For Students

Zahra McKee

Mary Gates Research Scholar, Autumn 2021

Research Project: Early Mobility Aid Use for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Project Description: A mixed-methods study investigating the status of prescription, initial use, and impacts of mobility aids for children under 5 with cerebral palsy. 

What have you learned throughout your research project?

I have learned lots of valuable research skills like how to organize a project, qualitative coding, and data processing!

What piece of advice do you have for future applicants?

Trust your abilities, but don’t be afraid to reach out for help.