CONNECT

Connect with people and resources for doing your research.

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 you started. Here’s a guide to get you started with picking a research supervisor!

Other people that you can connect with on campus are students who are more experienced in research and those with similar interests. Students who have already done research can help you overcome some of the barriers to research, provide advice from a first-hand perspective, and create a sense of belonging at TRU. A multidisciplinary team can bring creativity to your research and help you enrich your research experience by learning new techniques.  Here’s a directory of undergraduate researchers for you to explore!

CURN | Behind the Research: Keilin Gorman

Research takes many forms, take a look at the human behind the research with our Research Ambassadors at Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops BC.

Featuring: Research Ambassador Keilin Gorman, Science – Biology
Filming and Editing by CURN Co-Creator: Elliott To, TRU Law

Continue Connecting!

Research Journey – Alyssa Holt

Building Confidence & Tackling Imposter Syndrome with Alyssa Holt (she/her), Fifth-Year Social Work Student. My research journey began at the very beginning of 2020 when I received an email from two of my professors offering me a position as a research assistant. Dr. West and Dr. Murphy were working in affiliation with the Kamloops Elizabeth…

CONNECT: With community.

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…

CONNECT: But with who?

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…

CONNECT: What is the purpose?

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…

CURN Sprint 2021

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: