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An empowering guide for students in STEMM that demystifies the
process of securing undergraduate research experiences. Conducting
research is an important foundation for many undergraduates on
STEMM career paths. But landing an extremely competitive research
spot that is also an enriching experience involves knowing how to
present yourself effectively and an awareness of your goals and
expectations. In this book, an expert lab manager and a longtime
principal investigator share their secrets for obtaining these
coveted positions. Offering advice to students in a wide variety of
STEMM fields at both research-intensive universities and primarily
undergraduate institutions, Getting In helps students navigate the
hidden curriculum of academia, unofficial rules that
disproportionately affect first-generation college students and
those from low-income backgrounds and communities historically
underrepresented in science. The authors provide not only an
overview of STEMM research and lab opportunities but also specific
strategies for the entire application process-including how to
write emails that get noticed by busy professors, how to ask for a
research position during office hours, and interview questions to
prepare for-so students can claim their place in research settings.
With its emphasis on the many interpersonal and professional
benefits of research experiences, Getting In equips all STEMM
undergrads with the tools they need both to secure these valued
positions and to develop habits that will build productive
relationships with their future research mentors.
An empowering guide for students in STEMM that demystifies the
process of securing undergraduate research experiences. Conducting
research is an important foundation for many undergraduates on
STEMM career paths. But landing an extremely competitive research
spot that is also an enriching experience involves knowing how to
present yourself effectively and an awareness of your goals and
expectations. In this book, an expert lab manager and a longtime
principal investigator share their secrets for obtaining these
coveted positions. Offering advice to students in a wide variety of
STEMM fields at both research-intensive universities and primarily
undergraduate institutions, Getting In helps students navigate the
hidden curriculum of academia, unofficial rules that
disproportionately affect first-generation college students and
those from low-income backgrounds and communities historically
underrepresented in science. The authors provide not only an
overview of STEMM research and lab opportunities but also specific
strategies for the entire application process-including how to
write emails that get noticed by busy professors, how to ask for a
research position during office hours, and interview questions to
prepare for-so students can claim their place in research settings.
With its emphasis on the many interpersonal and professional
benefits of research experiences, Getting In equips all STEMM
undergrads with the tools they need both to secure these valued
positions and to develop habits that will build productive
relationships with their future research mentors.
Life in a research lab can be daunting, especially for early-career
scientists. Personal and professional hurdles abound in bench
research, and this book by two seasoned lab professionals is here
to help graduate students, postdocs, and staff scientists recognize
stumbling blocks and avoid common pitfalls. Building and
maintaining a mentoring network, practicing self-care and having a
life outside of the lab, understanding that what works perfectly
for a labmate might not work for you-these are just a few of the
strategies that lab manager and molecular biologist Paris H. Grey
and PI and geneticist David G. Oppenheimer wished they had
implemented far sooner in their careers. They also offer practical
advice on managing research projects, sharing your work on social
media, and attending conferences. Above all, they coach
early-career scientists to avoid burnout and make the most of every
lab experience to grow and learn.
Life in a research lab can be daunting, especially for early-career
scientists. Personal and professional hurdles abound in bench
research, and this book by two seasoned lab professionals is here
to help graduate students, postdocs, and staff scientists recognize
stumbling blocks and avoid common pitfalls. Building and
maintaining a mentoring network, practicing self-care and having a
life outside of the lab, understanding that what works perfectly
for a labmate might not work for you-these are just a few of the
strategies that lab manager and molecular biologist Paris H. Grey
and PI and geneticist David G. Oppenheimer wished they had
implemented far sooner in their careers. They also offer practical
advice on managing research projects, sharing your work on social
media, and attending conferences. Above all, they coach
early-career scientists to avoid burnout and make the most of every
lab experience to grow and learn.
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