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Visiting scholar undergraduate summer research program.

This program provides limited opportunities for Cal NERDS scholars to do research off-campus and also to have a few non-UC Berkeley visiting undergraduates get involved with STEM summer research at our campus.

2023 Visiting Summer Research Scholars

• Bezawhit Danna, Biochemistry, UC Los Angeles
• Edgar Vidal, UC Berkeley (going to Toulouse, France)
• Gabrielle Stewart, UC Berkeley (going to Toulouse, France)
• Kevin Alfaro, Astrophysics, UC Los Angeles
• Mel Jones, Chemistry & Biochemistry, UC Santa Cruz
• Miriam Contrerras Castillo, Bioengineering, UC Riverside
• Trey Dold, Civil Engineering, UC Santa Barbara

2022 Visiting Summer Research Scholars

• Ana Teresa Mendoza, Chemistry, UC Irvine
• Athena Leisching, Cognitive Science, UC San Diego
• Brianna Johnston, Molecular & Cellular Biology, UC Berkeley (went to UC San Francisco)
• Gabriela Castellanos, Molecular & Cellular Biology, UC Berkeley (went to UC San Francisco)
• Kein Le, Physics, UC Santa Barbara
• Ukamaka Ezimora, Mechanical Engineering, UC Merced

2021 Visiting Summer Research Scholars Virtual Research Projects

• Chris La, Chemistry, UC Irvine
• Francisco Galang, Chemical Engineering, UC Los Angeles
• Garrett Kukier, Theoretical/Computational Chemistry, UC Los Angeles
• Samantha Negrette, Biomedical Engineering, UC Irvine

2020 Visiting Summer Research Scholars Virtual Research Projects

• Alexander Del Torro, Cognitive Science, UC Merced
• Luke Elissary, Chemistry, UC Los Angeles
• Victoria Lerda, Chemistry, UC Merced
• Charu Garapaty, Earth Science, UC Santa Barbara

2019 Visiting Summer Research Scholars

• Shaneen Britton Acevedo, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, UC Santa Cruz
• Eimy Castellanos, Biochemistry, UC Santa Cruz
• Karen Cornejo, Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior, UC Davis
• Anthony Garcia, Chemistry, UC Merced
• David Ifediba, Psychology, UC Riverside
• Saul Pachecho, UC Berkeley (went to UC San Francisco)

2018 Visiting Research Scholars

• Hanh Nguyen, Biochemistry/Chemistry, UC San Diego
• Daniel Chu, Chemical Engineering, UC Santa Barbara
• Anoop Praturu, Astrophysics, UC Santa Barbara
• Scarlett Yu, Physics, UC Los Angeles
• Jenny Lyn Arabit, Chemical Engineering, UC Davis
• Joshua Castro, Physics, UC San Diego

2017 Visiting Research Scholars

• Liya Oster, Biophysics, from UCLA
• Christine Rahal, Chemistry, from UCSD
• Carlos Osuna, Nano-Engineering, from UCSD
• Bonnie Lam, Engineering, from UCLA
• Melvin Abzun, Engineering, from UCSC
• Francisco Ojeda, Engineering, from UC Berkeley going to SoCal

**SUMMER 2023 PROGRAM DATES: SUNDAY, JUNE 12TH TO SATURDAY, AUGUST 5TH**

For uc leads undergraduate scholars interested in coming to uc berkeley to do research in stem - please consider the following:.

• Typically five visiting UC LEADS scholars come each summer to UC Berkeley
• Students are part of our eight week summer research program.
• You may need to re-arrange your finals to be taken before you come to UC Berkeley.
• Typically summer UC LEADS 2nd Year Scholars need to work with their home campus Director to understand the process and secure a UC Berkeley main campus Faculty Mentor. This means their faculty lab is located on the main UC Berkeley campus. If you are interested in working at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (LBNL) then you will need to work directly with their representatives as this is a different program than the UC Berkeley UC LEADS program.
• UC LEADS Scholars must be sponsored by your home UC LEADS campus and meet their eligibility requirements
• Must be a registered as a student at one of the eight UC campuses other than UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco
• Must be willing to live in UC Berkeley dorms/campus housing during summer program
• Should strive for an overall 3.0 UC GPA
• Must be continuing as an undergraduate the fall after the summer experience
• Note: additional paperwork and information may be required

For undergraduate students from other non-UC Berkeley campuses (that are not UC LEADS Scholars) - please consider the following:

• Students are part of our eight week summer research program, dates are not negotiable (no early arrivals or late departures)
• We do not have funding to pay for stipends, housing, transportation, or parking for the summer. We suggest you look for sponsorship/s.
• Visiting undergraduate scholars are typically juniors. Many are part of the following programs (and receive some funding from them to come to our campus); McNair, Mellon Mays, MESA community college program, Leadership Alliance, and/or NSF LSAMP/NSF CAMP

For UC Berkeley STEM students - please consider the following:

Note: In the past NERDS have spent the summer at University of Chicago, University of Southern California, University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign, Stanford, UCSF, UCD, UCI, UCM, UCSD, UCLA, UCR, UCSD, UCSC, and international projects in Israel, Switzerland (CERN), and England

• Where is it you would like to go off campus?
• It is suggested that you identify two faculty on a particular campus that you are interested in working with
• Please consider looking into the Student Opportunity Funds for additional funding for travel

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Summer undergraduate research fellowship.

The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship/L&S program (SURF/L&S) is designed to allow undergraduates enrolled at UC Berkeley in the College of Letters and Science to spend the summer doing concentrated research in preparation for a senior thesis or another major capstone research project. In Summer 2013 fellows will receive a $3,250 summer stipend, which is intended to cover basic living expenses for two months. SURF Fellows receive an additional $250 when they complete projects and graduate as scheduled.

Students with need-based financial aid may be eligible for additional funds. For summer of 2013 we anticipate funding about forty students. For further information please contact Leah Carroll, Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research at surf [at] berkeley.edu . Click here for application and additional information.  Application due date is March 11, 2013.

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The Integrative Biology Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) is intended to support scholars who demonstrate passion to engage in original, hands-on research and explore graduate school opportunities with IB faculty. The IB SURE is built around three pillars: (1) a sense of community among scholars; (2) engagement with original research; and (3) mentorship.

SURE participants have the opportunity to:

• Engage in an 10-week mentored summer research experience
• A four day field experience at the Hastings Reserve
• Attend a series of co-curricular research and professional development workshops and seminars
• Receive guidance about graduate school opportunities, including application support
• Expand one’s personal and professional community network
• Present at the end of summer research symposium

We are planning an in-person program in summer 2024. Given the changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will follow all university and local public health guidelines and will adjust program activities accordingly.

Through generous funding from the UC Berkeley Graduate Division, the SURE will support participants with a research stipend, housing and meals for the program duration

Stipend Amount: $5000

Housing and a meal plan will be provided.

SURE Program Dates

Summer 2024 - The application deadline is April 1, 2024

Summer program runs May 31, 2024-August 9, 2024.

Applicants need to be available for that full time and the program is located in Berkeley.

June 17- June 20: Hastings Reservation Trip

Eligible Scholars

• Advanced undergraduate students
• Masters students
• Recent graduates
• current college seniors are eligible to apply.

Scholars from the following groups are especially encouraged to apply:

• Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
• Gender minorities
• Disabled students
• First generation college students
• California residents that are US citizens and/or students who attended high school in California

*Freshmen and Sophomores are ineligible to apply. Undergraduate students must have completed 4 semesters or 6 quarters of study to be eligible.

*This program is not suitable for scholars who are interested in medical, dental or veterinary programs.

Potential Research Areas

Students will work with labs in the UC Berkeley Department of Integrative Biology.

Biological Data Science

Botany (Plant Biology)

Conservation

Evolutionary Biology

Endocrinology (Hormones)

Genetics/Genomics

Human Biology/Disease

Neurobiology

Paleontology

Zoology (Animal Biology)

Application Process

Application Deadline: April 1, 2024

Application components

• Personal Information
• Areas of Research Interest
• Short Answer Questions
• Unofficial Transcripts
• 1 Letter of Recommendation

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Letters of Recommendation Instructions

Letters of Recommendation are due April 1, 2024

One, 1–2-page letter of recommendation is required to apply to IB SURE. Letters can be provided by a past research mentor (including letters co-signed by a faculty member and a graduate student), a teacher or professor, or an academic advisor/mentor.

Recommenders can email letters as PDF attachments directly from the letter writer's email to [email protected] . The email subject line should read: Student First Name, Student Last Name_ SURE LOR (e.g., Jane Doe_SURE LOR).

For further information, contact Lourenço Martins: [email protected]

Application for Summer 2024 .

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Undergraduate Research Opportunities, Resources, and Support

Click on the links below to learn more about undergraduate student research opportunities in mathematics:.

Berkeley Mathematics Directed Reading Program (DRP)  

The Directed Reading Program provides undergraduates with the opportunity to work closely with UC Berkeley Mathematics graduate students in an independent reading project in the fall and spring semesters. The aim of the program is to equip students with the tools necessary to delve into sophisticated mathematics, to foster relationships between undergraduates and graduate students, and to provide students with a valuable opportunity to practice presenting mathematical ideas, both in conversation and public presentations. 

Berkeley Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF)  

The SURF program consists of five paid summer research fellowship programs: 1) SURF L&S 2) SURF Rose Hills 3) SURF-SMART 4) UROC-Gates Foundation Fellows 5) SURF Math Team Fellowship. In addition to receiving funding, summer fellows from all five programs are assigned to a small peer group, which meets periodically throughout the summer. Each small group is led by a SURF Advisor. Although primary guidance in research will come from individual faculty/graduate student mentors, the small group meetings build community within the SURF cohort, connecting students with peers who are grappling with similar issues. SURF fellows also benefit from attending professional development and skills-building workshops. International and undocumented students are eligible to participate. 

Haas Scholars Program  

The Haas Scholars Program was founded in 1997 through the generous vision of Robert and Colleen Haas. Each year, twenty highly qualified, academically talented undergraduates with financial need come together to build a supportive intellectual community during their final year at UC-Berkeley. Applicants are evaluated primarily on the merit and originality of their proposal for an independent research or creative project that will serve as the basis for a senior or honors thesis. Once selected, Haas Scholars receive close mentoring from members of the UC-Berkeley faculty, seminars and workshops to assist them in the research and writing process, the opportunity to present their work at a professional conference, and up to $13,800 each in financial support. International students and undocumented students are welcome and encouraged to apply.  

Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP)  

 The Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP) is designed to involve Berkeley undergraduates more deeply in the research life of the University. The Program provides opportunities for you to work with faculty and staff researchers on the cutting edge research projects for which Berkeley is world-renowned. Working closely with mentors, you will deepen your knowledge and skills in areas of special interest, while experiencing what it means to be part of an intellectual community engaged in research. 

New research opportunities are open at the start of each semester; student applications are due the second week of instruction.  

Mathematical Sciences Research Institution Undergraduate Program (MSRI-UP)

MSRI-UP is a comprehensive summer program designed for talented undergraduate students, especially those from groups underrepresented in the mathematical sciences, who are interested in mathematics and make available to them meaningful research opportunities, the necessary skills and knowledge to participate in successful collaborations, and a community of academic peers and mentors who can advise, encourage and support them through a successful graduate program. At this time only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. 

National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduate Students (NSF REU)

NSF funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. Undergraduate students supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. An REU Site may be at either a US or foreign location. To find Mathematical Sciences REU sites  click here .  

Interested in publishing your research? 

Berkeley Scientific Journal  

Berkeley Scientific is the undergraduate science journal of the University of California, Berkeley. Every semester, the undergraduate staff publishes independent research done by undergraduates at UC Berkeley, interviews with faculty members, reviews of recent scientific publications (books), and articles on current issues in science. All research papers are faculty-reviewed, and all interviews are conducted by the staff. The focus of the journal is broad, spanning scientific disciplines from ecology to engineering, from astronomy to biochemistry. 

Need additional support?

Have questions about other research opportunities on and off campus? Visit the  Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarships  (OURS) for additional resources and support.  

OURS is UC Berkeley’s hub for undergraduate research and prestigious scholarships.  Established in 1997, OURS seeks to integrate undergraduates more fully into the dynamic and diverse research life of UC Berkeley. The center does so through a wide range of programs, workshops, partnerships, and communication platforms.

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Students in the Rausser College of Natural Resources have many opportunities to work with our outstanding faculty on research projects. Research enhances student scholarship and provides participants with invaluable skills and experience. The College offers a range of opportunites suited for the novice and advanced undergraduate researcher, including financial support generously provided by alumni and friends to assist with research costs and travel. 

For an overview of research in the college, read this wonderful Undergraduate Research Document & see this video:

One of the most common questions asked of advisors is, "How do I find a lab where I can do research as an undergraduate?" Read our 10 Tips to Find a Position in a Research Lab and see the below opportunities: 

Independent Study and Research Units

Students may earn academic credit for independent research completed under the guidance of a faculty member. Whether you are participating in SPUR, URAP, or other eligible research, you may enroll in a departmental 99 or 199 independent study course to obtain academic credit during the fall, spring, and summer terms for the research you complete under the guidance of a faculty sponsor. Meet with your undergraduate staff advisor to find out about any other departmental requirements regarding independent study for your major.

The number of units you can earn for your 99 or 199 independent course study depends on the amount of research you conduct on a weekly basis (3 hours/week = 1 unit). The grading option is P/NP only. To receive academic credit for your research, you must first identify a Rausser faculty member who will supervise you for on-campus research, and then submit a completed Application for Independent Study and Research Units to the appropriate undergraduate advisor for the department. You must submit an application for each semester that you wish to receive independent study credit. 

 *Note* No more than 4 units of independent study and SPUR units can be taken per semester. No more than 16 units of independent study (98/198, 99/199) can be used toward degree. Any additional units past the 16 unit cap will not count toward university, college or major degree requirements. See the Academic Senate's Special Studies page here . 

Sponsored Projects for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)

Sponsored Projects for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) is an in-house research program exclusively available to undergraduate students and faculty in the Rausser College of Natural Resources. SPUR encourages Rausser faculty and undergraduates to collaborate on research projects by providing a grant to support their joint project. The funding for this program is generously donated by alumni of the College.

Participating in SPUR is an excellent way for undergraduates to gain experience in research and build relationships with faculty. The program assists undergraduates seeking research experience by posting available opportunites at the beginning of each fall, spring, and summer term.  Eligible students who have identified a project or topic that they would like to pursue are encouraged to seek a Rausser faculty mentor to assist them. 

Rausser College Travel Grant

The Rausser College Travel Grant is designed to help students fund travel related to research and/or participation in conferences. To be eligible, applicants must be undergraduate students in the College, be in good academic standing, and have a faculty sponsor from within Rausser. Travel must take place while individuals are registered or continuing students. Grant amounts will depend on the location of the proposed travel, but will generally be no more than $400 for travel within California, up to $600 for travel elsewhere in North America, and up to $1,000 for international travel. Priority will be given to students conducting or presenting research. 

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The Rausser College of Natural Resources Honors Program is designed to support undergraduate students interested in developing, executing, and evaluating a year-long independent research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor.

Students who successfully complete the Honors Program will earn recognition at graduation and will also receive a notation of Honors in their major on their diploma. The Honors Symposium, held once each semester, gives all Honors students the opportunity to present their research to fellow students, faculty, Deans, friends, and family.

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From Data to Impact: Data Science Discovery Celebrates Nine Years of Groundbreaking Student Research

By Brandilyn Buckley | May 13, 2024

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On May 1st, 2024, the lobby of the Hearst Memorial Mining Building was abuzz with conversation as students unveiled their research projects conducted through the Data Science Discovery Program .

The Data Science Discovery Program, aimed at accelerating scientific research and social impact while providing UC Berkeley students with real-world research opportunities, has successfully engaged thousands of students and forged partnerships with hundreds of research entities over its nine-year tenure. These projects epitomize the extensive applications of data science across diverse fields, ranging from healthcare to public transportation, artificial intelligence to environmental studies.

Shreyes Sridhara, a sophomore whose project was one of two honored with the Best in Show award, reflected on his internship experience at MyMagic AI , facilitated through the program. He emphasized how the experience exposed him to a specialized technical domain he might not have otherwise explored. Sridhara lauded the access to "some of the best GPUs and LLMs" and the chance to engage with cutting-edge technology, expressing his eagerness to continue such work in the future.

First-year Iris Li echoed Sridhara's sentiments, underscoring the value of the technical skills she honed while collaborating with a small team on UI/UX projects. She highlighted the opportunity to enhance her design prowess and showcase creative concepts using Figma.

Beyond just technical skills, sophomore Darlene Navarro emphasized the program's capacity for significant societal impact. Navarro noted, “The most meaningful part of this experience was being able to contribute to a growing problem in society: news and credibility. Many people seek outside sources to gather information and form opinions and thoughts. The fact that I was able to analyze data with other team members really made it a special experience, considering that our analyses will now be used to further grow the Public Editor platform.”

Following the conclusion of the Spring 2024 semester, the Data Science Discovery Program will conclude to pave the way for a new undergraduate research initiative within the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS). Set to launch in Fall 2024, this program will extend its reach to all CDSS undergraduate students. Additional details regarding the program will be shared with students, faculty, and partners once finalized.

2024 Data Science Discovery Symposium Award Recipients

Data Science Insights Award: Geospatial AI: Mangrove Analysis using Machine Learning

           Team: Pranav Walimbe, Kaito Garcia, Jayden Zheng, Natasha Thussu Dhar, Jaanavi Thanamala

Team Collaboration Award: Empowering Girls in Tech: Mentor Feature Analysis for Team Submission Success

           Team: Avani Gireesha, Ashley Pun

Data Visualization Award: Resilient Energy and Health Response System (REHRS)

           Team: Matthew Haynam, Harnoor Dhillon, Fariha Babar, Sarvagya Somvanshi

Cloud Computing Application Award: GPT Insight Generator for Survey Data

           Team: Jiahao Zhang, Maher Hasan, Tony Chan

Ribbon of Excellence (3 Recipients)

           Arctic Ice Forecasting Dynamics: Ensemble Learning, LSTM & IceNet AI Image Generation

                  Team: Weijie Yang, Chunting Zheng, Derek Yao, Nick Pan

           DS@BART: Training new BART employees THROUGH LLM/rag

                  Team: Esther Shen, Ferril Sucahyono, Joseph Nguyen, Kush Tummala, Michael Yip, Yijun Zhou

           Cross-Regional Lead Service Line Prediction using Machine Learning

                  Team: Akash Iyer, Ariana Siordia, Jasmine Andrade, Phuc Pham, Surya Ramkumar, Yihang Chen

Best in Show Award (2 Recipients)

           Public Editor: Building Misinformation Tools for Newsreaders and Journalists

                   Team: Iris Li, Isabelle Qian, Darlene Navarro, Sidharth Bansal, Audrey Wu,

                   Yinuo Shen, Varsha Chilukuri, Megan Armbrust

           GPU Throughput/Latency Benchmarking Of Quantized LLMs for Batch Inference

                   Team: Shreyes Sridhara

Name or team member corrections may be sent to [email protected].

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THURSDAY, JUNE 25 8:00 am – Breakfast

9:00 am – Session I Mortgage Lenders’ Diversity Policies and Mortgage Lending to Minorities Ivy Feng,  University of Wisconsin-Madison , Devin M. Shanthikumar,  University of California Irvine , Dayin Zhang,  University of Wisconsin-Madison Presenter: Dayin Zhang,  University of Wisconsin-Madison Discussant: TBD

Why Zoning is Too Restrictive Jack Favilukis,  Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia , Jaehee Song,  Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Presenter: Jack Favilukis, Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia Discussant: Sophie Calder-Wong, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

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11:00 am – Session II In Search of the Matching Function in the Housing Market Cristian Badarinza,  National University of Singapore and CEPR , Vimal Balasubramaniam,  Queen Mary University of London and CEPR,  Tarun Ramadorai,  Imperial College London and CEPR Presenter: Vimal Balasubramaniam,  Queen Mary University of London and CEPR Discussant: TBD

Identifying the Effects of Demand for Safe Assets Jefferson Duarte,  Jesse H. Jones School of Business at Rice University , Tarik  Umar, Jesse H. Jones School of Business at Rice University Presenter: Tarik Umar,  Jesse H. Jones School of Business at Rice University Discussant: Chester Spatt,  Carnegie Mellon University

12:30 pm – Lunch

2:00 pm – Session III – Lightning Round Environmental Health Risks, Property Values and Neighborhood Composition Jules van Binsbergen,  University of Pennsylvania, CEPR and NBER , João F. Cocco,  London Business School and CEPR , Marco Grotteria,  London Business School and CEPR,  S. Lakshmi Naaraayanan,  London Business School Presenter: Marco Grotteria,  London Business School and CEPR

Impact of Institutional Owners on Housing Markets Caitlin S. Gorback,  McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin , Franklin Qian,  UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School , Zipei Zhu,  UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Presenter: Franklin Qian,  UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Exploring Climate Risk, Risk Retention, and CMBS: Understanding their Interplay Yildiray Yildirim,  Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College, CUNY , Bing Zhu,  Technical University of Munich, Department of Civil, Geo and Environmental Engineering Presenter: Yildiray Yildirim,  Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College, CUNY

Adaptation to Climate Change Through Mortgage Default and Prepayment Yongheng Deng,  University of Wisconsin-Madison , Congyan Han,  University of Wisconsin-Madison , Teng Li,  Sun Yat-sen University , Timothy Riddiough,  University of Wisconsin-Madison Presenter: Timothy Riddiough,  University of Wisconsin-Madison

Picking Up the PACE: Loans for Residential Climate-Proofing Aymeric Bellon,  UNC Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School , Cameron LaPoint,  Yale School of Management , Francesco Mazzola,  ESCP Business School , Guosong Xu,  Erasmus University, Rotterdam School of Management Presenter: Aymeric Bellon,  UNC Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School

3:30 pm – Break

4:00 pm – Session IV Did Pandemic Relief Fraud Inflate House Prices? John M. Griffin,  McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin , Samuel Kruger,  McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin , Prateek Mahajan,  McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin Presenter: John M. Griffin,  McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin Discussant: TBD

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A Survival Guide to Summer Research

Let’s face it. The idea of conducting research for the first time can be simultaneously one of the most terrifying and exciting prospects in one’s college career. Whether you plan to pursue a career in research and development, industry, or something completely different, the skills gained through undergraduate research are invaluable. But where do you start?

This is exactly what I was asking myself after my Research Experience and Apprenticeship Program (REAP) proposal was accepted last year. My project involved the conversion of carbon dioxide into methane through catalysis. My job was to synthesize different catalysts containing varying nickel, titanium dioxide, and varying weight percentages of heteropoly acids to determine its effect on increasing the amount of carbon dioxide converted. Despite having done hours of research to understand the topic enough to write a proposal essay, I still had some doubts about whether I was truly qualified. After completing my project, I can safely say that any similar thoughts you may be experiencing are unfounded.  There were several things that made the learning curve much smoother for me. . While not required, these steps may be beneficial to keep in mind as you begin to embark on your own summer research experience.

Prior to research:

If commuting to campus, get a summer parking permit. It can provide peace of mind to not worry about getting a parking permit at the last second. There are also options for summer on-campus housing if that is preferred.

Clearly outline what your goals are. Depending on the type of research project, this could include minimum amounts of data collected, a certain number of experiments run, the hours you plan to work, etc. Ask your mentor what their expectations are to ensure your goals are aligned.

Create an organizational system. For me, this was one of the first times I had to juggle multiple projects simultaneously outside of school. This can quickly become overwhelming. It is important to organize your time and materials in a way that makes sense to you. For me, this involved a research folder for physical documents and a research computer file with Word documents and Excel sheets. Create backups of any files if possible.

Continue learning. Before your project begins, continue to educate yourself as much as possible on your topic of choice. The UNH library has countless databases filled with scholarly articles that likely align with your research topic. They may provide useful insight on how other professionals explore these ideas or what questions are pertinent.

During your research:

Now for the exciting part. Here are the practices I found most useful for efficient research.

Plan each week. This is a 10-week process. It can be very difficult to utilize your time effectively if you are figuring it out as you go. Once you have a solid understanding of the tasks you do, write down what you hope to accomplish before beginning each week.

This is an example from one of my own weekly plans. Even writing a simple plan made me more motivated to complete tasks. I also used a weekly planner to mark important dates, created folders on my computer to make files easy to retrieve, and backed up my files as much as possible. If you ever need to revisit your work months or years later, it is extremely helpful for it to have its own reliable spot.

Document everything. This goes along with planning to some degree, but write down everything you do, even if it seems inconsequential. There are several reasons for this. First, it will greatly help diagnosing errors if results do not make sense or do not meet expectations. When I was having a problem getting my catalyst to form properly, being able to review every step of the process was invaluable to determine the issue, which was slightly too much deionized water being added. Second, if your results are statistically significant, or if you publish your results, understanding exactly what you did to achieve certain results is crucial. Finally, it will assist with writing your project summary once your summer is complete.

Communication is key. If ever you feel stuck or have concerns about anything related to your project, express them to your mentor. No one expects you to solve every problem alone, and whether it be by email, zoom, or in person, mentors are usually happy to assist in any way they can.

Once your research experience is over:

Congratulations! Hopefully you found the process to be as valuable and rewarding as I did. Besides wrapping up final details, many opportunities can be built off your project if want to continue your work.

Tie up loose ends. While you write your research summary and polish any results, I recommend backing up files, organizing and digitalizing documents, and most importantly, thanking everyone who helped you along the process and expressing appreciation for the opportunity.

Consider publishing your research. Did you know the University of New Hampshire has a research journal? Inquiry is an excellent spot to complete the final step of research, which is publication. If written well, the research summary in your final report can be converted to a research brief with minimal work, or you may choose to undergo a longer writing and revision process to publish a full-length research article.

Update your resume and share your experience on LinkedIn. This project likely taught you countless invaluable skills that employers would love to see from prospective employees.

Hopefully these tips help you feel more confident throughout your summer and prove to be as useful as I found them. Anyone can conduct research and there are countless resources available to those ready to utilize them. Good luck and happy researching!

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