How do you become a researcher? In case you haven’t noticed, you already are one – and here’s why! You weren’t born knowing how to use a computer or what the internet is. You had questions along the way, and you had to find your own answers by asking for help from those who might know or…
Am I done with research after I’ve shared my knowledge? That depends! What are you interested in? Are there still questions you want to answer? Are there other areas you want to explore with your newly acquired knowledge? Is there more to the project than you were able to explore in the time frame you…
How can I share my research with others? There’s no right or wrong here, and you should share your work in the way that best matches the preferences and habits of your target audience. Did you discover something that might affect how other researchers view their own fields or approach their own projects? Then writing…
What does it mean to engage with research? As a researcher, you can engage with your research and with your audience! In this process, you will be diving into the world of trial and error where it is essential to think critically, take it one step at a time and be comfortable with the unknown….
Am I ready to start engaging with research? If you have reached your third or fourth year in your program, this is the perfect time to engage with research. If you still don’t know what areas interest you the most or you still haven’t found a supervisor, you might want to check out our resources…
I’m already doing research and things are not going well. What do I do? Welcome to the club! Research is a windy road full of twists and turns, it is very normal for it to feel like the whole world is burning and you’re the one who has to fix it. Here are some tips…
What is research? If you’re just starting to explore what research is, Discover is the right place for you! Find out what is research and how it can help you achieve your goals! Research is all about looking at a problem in many different ways, learning new things about it, and sharing what you learn…
How do I get started with research? It is never too late or too early to start, and you can do that by identifying things that pique your interest in school and in life, and then connecting with faculty and peers who can support you through your curiosity! Here’s a complete guide on getting started with…
What does working with research look like? Working with research can happen in many different ways: from dealing with cell cultures in a lab to listening to people’s stories and interpreting their art to understand more about societal issues affecting the community. As a matter of fact, you have probably done a ton of research…
Why is it important to connect with your community? By consulting with your local community, you can find research questions that are relevant on a smaller scale and answers that will directly benefit the people and environment around you. Not all research questions need to address the biggest world problems and some of the best…
Who should you connect with when doing research? One of the first steps in getting involved with research is to find a faculty member who you can partner with. Not only can they provide insight into the research process, but also ideas for a project, the scope of the research, and additional resources to get…
How can research help me explore my own learning? Research is a great way to explore your personal learning styles and be open-minded about different ways of knowing. This allows you to consider different cultural perspectives and be aware of how your research influences different groups of people. The best researcher is receptive to those…
During the CURN Sprint 2021, the Undergraduate Research Ambassadors got together to explore what CURN means to them and how we all understand Discover, Connect, Engage, and Become. Below you will find the collaborated ideas to further your understanding. Brainstorming Posters from CURN Sprint 2021:
Quotes from the Student Team Will Primrose, Bachelor of Science, major in Chemistry, 2020 1)When first joining the CURN team and beginning any initial planning, what did that look like to you? Joining the CURN team was a familiar scene in many ways; I knew the people on the team, I had research experience as…
Quotes from the Student Team Youssef Ekalduce, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 2021 1)When first joining the CURN team and beginning any initial planning, what did that look like to you? At first, when I joined the CURN team, I was both excited and scared. I was very excited about working with a group of…
Quotes from the Student Team Gabrielle Dagasso, Bachelor of Science, major in Mathematics & minor in Computing Science, 2021 1)When first joining the CURN team and beginning any initial planning, what did that look like to you? I first joined the CURN team when we were first organizing the website and assigned pages and modules…