The Essential Guide to Undergraduate Research
Everything you need to know about research as an undergraduate, all in one place. Researching as an undergraduate is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have this early in your career, but sadly, the process of getting involved and developing as a scientist is poorly communicated to students. For those who even end up in a lab, many don't get nearly as much out of it as they could had someone been there to guide them along the way.
This guide contains everything that universities just aren't communicating to students about what it is like to research as an undergraduate. These are all of the key areas of info that undergrads need to be equipped with to succeed as a young researcher, that most before had to learn the hard way.
What is research and how do I get started?
Becoming a "Researcher" and developing as a young scientist.
What to expect during your first research experience (Coming soon)
Setting goals and measuring progress as an undergraduate researcher (Coming soon)
Finding grants, fellowships, research experiences, and more.
How do I get funding as an undergraduate researcher? (Coming soon)
Researching outside of your home institution, and a guide to the NSF "Research Experience for Undergraduates" and similar programs. (Coming soon)
Conferences, posters, publications, and other accomplishments you can strive for.
What is a conference? How do I attend one? (Coming soon)
Everything you need to know to submit and present a poster at a scientific conference. (Coming soon)
Is it reasonable to publish a paper as an undergraduate? (Coming soon)
How to publish a paper as an undergraduate (the right way). (Coming soon)