Entering Research Part 1
Seminar for sophomores/transfer students to start independent STEM research, defining projects with mentors and developing science communication skills.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2020: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Explore the roles, responsibilities, and relationships that make for a successful research experience.
Define an independent research project with your mentor.
Create a poster presentation to communicate research project findings.
Develop your science communication skills through reading, writing, and presenting research.
Engage in a community of undergraduate researchers at UW-Madison.
Discuss importance of equity and inclusion in research contexts.
Source: UW Guide
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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2020: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).
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Topics
- Independent research in STEM
- Research roles, responsibilities, and relationships
- Undergraduate researcher community engagement
- Equity and inclusion in research
Skills
- Independent research in STEM fields
- Defining research projects with mentors
- Science communication via reading, writing, and presenting
- Equity and inclusion in research contexts
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