Getting in : the essential guide to finding a STEMM undergrad research experience /

Getting in : the essential guide to finding a STEMM undergrad research experience /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Grey, Paris H., author.
Edition:	Second edition.
Imprint:	Chicago, IL : The University of Chicago Press, 2023.
Description:	xiv, 239 pages ; 23cm.
Language:	English
Series:	Chicago guides to academic life Chicago guides to academic life.
Subject:	College students -- Research. Science -- Study and teaching (Higher) Research. College students -- Research Research Science -- Study and teaching (Higher)
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13262506

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Other authors / contributors:	Oppenheimer, David G., author.
ISBN:	9780226825205 0226825205 9780226825410 0226825418 9780226825403
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:	"For undergraduates in STEMM fields, the experience of working in a lab or other research position has become an increasingly important credential for many career paths. Landing such a position can be difficult, with hundreds of applicants for perhaps a dozen openings in the most competitive cases. But finding a meaningful research experience also involves knowing what to look for and how to present yourself effectively, skills that represent a hidden curriculum for many students. In this book, an expert lab manager and a longtime principal investigator share their secrets for securing these positions, both in summer undergraduate research programs and in labs operating during the academic year. They offer advice on the application and interview processes for undergraduates who often do not know how to prepare appropriately professional emails, cover letters, CVs, and interview responses. They address students in a wide variety of STEMM fields at both research-intensive universities and primarily undergraduate institutions. And they focus on how first-generation college students and those from low-income backgrounds and communities historically underrepresented in science can learn to negotiate the hidden curriculum and claim their place in research settings. This new edition also serves as a companion to the authors' social accounts, including @YouInTheLab and @TheLabMentor, where they offer advice on lab life at many levels"-- "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 an awareness of how to present yourself effectively and of your goals and expectations. In this book, an expert lab manager and a longtime principal investigator provide not only an overview of STEMM research and lab opportunities but also specific strategies for the entire application process so students-- especially those from communities historically underrepresented in science-- can understand the hidden curriculum and 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." --

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Summary:	An empowering guide for students in STEMM that demystifies the process of securing undergraduate research experiences. <br> <br> <br> <br> 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.<br> <br> <br> <br> 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.<br> <br> <br> <br> 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.<br> <br> <br> <br> As an undergrad, Getting In will help you: <br> <br> determine how much time you can spend on research by evaluating your current activity level and goals. find the time to do research without giving up your social life or risking your GPA. avoid common mistakes in the search, application, or interview that make it harder to find a research experience. write emails that get you noticed by busy professors by customizing the included templates. prepare for tough interview questions so you'll impress the interviewer with your answers, and be able to determine if the position is right for you. <br> <br> As a research mentor, Getting In will help your students: <br> <br> navigate the hidden curriculum of finding a research experience in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine (STEMM). set realistic expectations for their research experience. understand why conducting research requires effort and will include some failure and other challenges. be active participants in their success in the lab.
Physical Description:	xiv, 239 pages ; 23cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780226825205 0226825205 9780226825410 0226825418 9780226825403