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The benefits of undergraduate research
What is Research? The benefits of undergraduate research
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Research Photo credit: Research starts with a question and aims to contribute to new knowledge.
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Famous Research Studies
Milgram study Evolution and Natural Selection Experiments and Observations on Electricity Pavlov’s dogs What do these all have in common?
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They all started by asking a question
Time and commitment Resources and funding Trial and Error Data and source collection Contribute new knowledge
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How to get started at MSU Denver
Faculty Funding Present Build rapport with faculty Ask your favorite professor if they are accepting any research students Talk about your ideas and get involved outside of class Apply for the Undergraduate Research Mini-grant program Receive up to $500 for supplies, mileage, etc. Visit the Council of Undergraduate Research for funding opportunities Student Travel 8th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference 4/19/2019 The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) Look for local, regional, National and International conference within your field
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Presenting at the Undergraduate Research Conference: A Symposium of Scholarly Works and Creative Projects Pay attention to dates and deadlines. Registration opens in late January and closes before spring break. You do not have to have a finished project in order to present. You are welcome to present your findings at any stage. You can present a poster, oral or both. Solo and group projects are both welcomed. Be sure to clear your schedule for the day of. You will get your presentation time two weeks in advance.
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How Does this help me? Helps determine an area of interest and narrow down a career field Gain Transferable skills that employers want to see Builds strong relationships with faculty who are more willing to write letters of recommendation Appear more marketable to graduate schools by showing you know how to do research Contributes to New knowledge
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Contact: If you have more questions, please reach out to the Undergraduate Research Program Coordinator: Salina Blea
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