Usually yes, a resume is a minimum. The interview is optional depending on the lab.
Are a resume and interview required to be in a lab?
200
Ask!
What can I do to learn about my responsibilities?
200
UROP is an opportunity to conduct a research project either on your own on through a team. This program is offered twice a year, once during the Fall, and once more during the Spring.
What is UROP? When is it?
200
No
Do you have to apply to a research lab in your specific major department?
300
"Hello Dr. ____, I am interested in this aspect of your research. May I ask if there are any openings in your lab?"
How should I ask a professor about RA openings in their lab?
300
Willingness to learn
What expectations will research labs have for their RAs.
300
The lab will teach you. #trustthesystem
What if I don't know how to do anything?
300
Summer Undergraduate Research Program?
What is SURP?
300
Quantitative is more based on numbers and measurable variables. Qualitative is more focused on informational interviews and coding interviews.
What is quantitative research vs. what is qualitative research?
400
Yes!
Can you get into a lab through a graduate student/ TA?
400
Running participants, analysis, understanding the protocol, data cleaning, statistics, writing a proposal, literature review, etc.
What skills would you learn?
400
Students have the option of receiving units for their involvement in research. SE199 is graded, and SE198 is for P/NP. SE199 can be petitioned for upper division major classes.
Research is rarely paid.
Will I be able to receive units or be paid for my research hours?
400
SE Honors is a thesis program where you would create your own project and work with a faculty mentor. Requirements are shown on the website.
What is SE Honors?
400
Depends!
Why do I want to be in research? What are the benefits of research?
500
Name
Year
Major
Interest in specific research
Availability
Previous research experience (optional)
Professionalism
What should your email include?
500
A few things...
What is the difference between working with a professor and a graduate student?
500
There are some responsibilities that are required, but talking to a graduate student about different opportunities can open multiple doors for you.
How do I approach my graduate student or professor about my lack of interest in my responsibilities?
500
Excellence in Research is an award for those who complete the SE Honors Program, and complete SE190 Advanced Statistics, and SE111 Advanced Research Methods
What is Excellence in Research?
500
No! There is an incredible post-bac program for students who are worried about starting research too late.