Research is doing. But direction and feedback must steer undergraduate research for it to be productive and enjoyable. Undergraduates in the Geology program at Western Kentucky University (WKU) may pursue B.A. or B.S. degrees, but research is intentionally encouraged in all tracks. Courses in ...
But the initial benefit of doing undergraduate research was even more practical. When she was deciding which projects to apply for as an undergraduate, she got to explore many academic disciplines. This process opened her eyes. “From the moment I set foot on campus, URAP allowed me to see ...
Want to get more experience in research, but find it difficult as an undergraduate? A summer research project may be the answer and there are many ways to organize this. Various universities around the world offer summer undergraduate research programs. These tend to be very competitive; hundreds...
Extant and emerging literature on undergraduate research experiences (UREs) focuses on the identification of their benefits to student participants. However, a notable limitation in these studies results from little or no examination of the processes through which UREs influence student career decisions an...
in research projects during their undergraduate studies. Not only can it add highlights to your ...
How far can you go as an undergraduate research assistantin a psychology lab?Your first thoughts may be giving debriefing,running subjects or entering data.These were exactly what I had had in mind before joining XX's lab.However,I got far more experiences than I expected.To sum up,if you...
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No one path will guarantee you the opportunity to participate in faculty-led research as an undergraduate, but there are things you can do to help make it more likely to gain access to this kind of opportunity. The first thing you'll want to do sounds like c...
Whether you're preparing for important GCSE exams as a secondary school student or trying to motivate yourself to complete a dissertation as an undergraduate, the battle against distractions is universal. Here, we present 12 expert tips to enhance your focus and maintain motivation during your ...
If you want to do an entire bachelor’s degree in biology in England and then go back home to the USA for medical school, you’ll want to be very careful that you’re meeting certain requirements so that you can apply to American medical schools. Do your research beforehand! If you mak...