1. The benefits of undergraduate research
What is Research?
The benefits of undergraduate research

2. Research
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Research starts with a question and aims to contribute to new knowledge.

3. Famous Research Studies
Milgram study
Evolution and Natural Selection
Experiments and Observations on Electricity
Pavlov’s dogs
What do these all have in common?

4. They all started by asking a question
Time and commitment
Resources and funding
Trial and Error
Data and source collection
Contribute new knowledge

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. Contact:
If you have more questions, please reach out to the Undergraduate Research Program Coordinator: Salina Blea