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Research Ambassador Blog Post By: April Read Forming a question and hypothesis is the first step of any study. We want to discover new things and learn more, which means there is not usually a correct answer or even a known answer for a study’s objective. The next step in research is running experiments. But where…
Research Ambassador Blog Post By: Gwen Freeze So often we talk to friends who know exactly what they want to do with their lives. Come to the end of high school, they are dead set on being doctors, business owners, occupational therapists, and so on. I was never one of those people who knew what they…
Undergraduate research helps students to develop skills in a variety of ways. The following activities will allow you to DISCOVER what undergraduate research means to you! What are some of the ways that students can engage in undergraduate research? Learning to use the library search tools Completing a class-based research project Working with a Faculty…
How did you become a Research Coach? What was that process like? I was approached by Lea Bucknell, who knew that I had an interest in casting and installation work; she was planning a project for her first-year sculpture class that incorporated both of these elements. Casting is a fairly in-depth medium, and she thought…
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…
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: