Applications now available Field research in Switzerland Sign up for the spring course International Field Research. You will learn about field research methods and then spend a week in Switzerland (in June) practicing what you learned and exploring a topic of interest to you. This is open to students in all majors. You can focus on health, ecology, history, or entrepreneurship, depending on your own interests.

To participate, you must apply now and be accepted for the course. Limited to 24 students.
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When I was applying to college, one of the schools that I chose to apply to was UMBC. While I was applying to UMBC, my father met with UMBC’s president, Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski. Dr. Hrabowski told my father about the Meyerhoff Scholars Program and my father told me about the Program. I did some research into the Meyerhoff Scholars Program which resulted in me learning about the research that was being done at UMBC. I applied for the Program and was accepted. The rest is history!

How did you find a mentor and decide on a project? How did you know this was the project you wanted to do?
Near the end of my freshman year, I decided to apply to the Pre-MARC Scholars Program. I found out about the Pre-MARC Scholars Program through the Meyerhoff Scholars Program. The Pre-MARC Scholars Program requires you to work on a research project with a research mentor. I had no research experience prior to attending UMBC. So, I decided to visit UMBC’s Department of Biological Sciences website and search for labs that interested me. I sent emails to the Principal Investigators of many different labs. I was granted interviews for two different labs. I was accepted into both labs. Having to decide between only two different labs made my decision easier for me. I chose to work in Dr. Hua Lu’s lab. Dr. Lu had chosen a project for me that would eventually allow me to work individually but at the same time, I would have the ability to ask my mentor, who is a graduate student, for help whenever I needed it. I felt that Dr. Lu’s lab would be a perfect fit for me. I am glad that I trusted my instincts!

What academic background did you have before you started on this research?
My research lab focuses on plants. I did not have much knowledge about plants prior to working in Dr. Lu’s lab. Most of what I knew about plants I learned in the Introductory Biology courses that I took prior to starting my research project. So, I have been learning something new about plants on a daily basis while working in my research lab. My previous summer research experiences have helped improve my technical lab skills which resulted in me being able to start my research project sooner and spend more of my time learning about plants.

How did you learn about applying for the Undergraduate Research Award? Was the application hard? Did your mentor help you?
I learned about the Undergraduate Research Award through my interactions with the P.I. of my lab and the Meyerhoff Scholars Program. The application was not difficult. The application was straightforward, however, the application was also time consuming. My mentor helped me throughout the whole application process.

What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research?
I would tell other students to be patient. Conducting research will not always go smoothly. There will be days where everything you do works and there will be days where nothing you do works. The student must be determined to fight through any setbacks that he or she may encounter. I would also tell the students to take advantage of every opportunity that they are given. Finally, do not be afraid to ask your mentor or your P.I. questions. It is better to know that you are doing something correctly rather than think that you are doing something correctly.

What are your career goals?
I plan to obtain an M.D./Ph.D. and to conduct biomedical research.

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Find out how you can be involved in undergraduate research by attending a "How to Get Involved in Research" workshop:

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I came across literature review or research proposal assignments in several of my classes and decided that if I had to propose to review research for a class, then I could certainly do research myself. My current project was born out of a literature review assignment in GWST 300.

How did you decide on your research project?
Several professors helped me narrow my topic and gave me suggestions for how to make the research specific enough to be doable. I chose my topic because I'd read a lot of chick-lit novels and felt uncomfortable with how poorly these books are portrayed in the media and academia. Whenever you have a concern like that, something doesn't feel right or doesn't make sense to you, it might be a place to do research.

Who did you seek out as a faculty mentor? How did you know that would be the right person? Was he/she easy to approach?
I first approached professors I was familiar with in the Gender and Women’s Studies (GWST) and English departments. They in turn directed me to my independent project mentor (Dr. Kathy Bryan in American Studies) and my URA mentor (Dr. Jessica Berman, chair of English). I asked Dr. Berman to be my mentor because she has extensive experience both in GWST and Literature. She was very easy to approach and very supportive. I am fortunate to also have taken a class with her which I greatly enjoyed and which helped me feel comfortable working with her (but taking a class with your mentor is by no means necessary!).

Was the Undergraduate Research Award (URA) application hard to complete? Did your mentor help you?
It was not hard to complete but did take several drafts. Another professor I consider a mentor helped me with the application process: Dr. Osherow in the English department. She had great feedback and was very supportive. I asked her for help because I have known her since freshman year and she has helped me with other projects in the past.

What courses or other experiences prepared you for this research project? What has been the hardest part of your research?
All my courses that required research helped - the Humanities seminar I took freshman year, GWST and English classes. It has been challenging to keep up with the research sometimes, as there is no syllabus or immediate "due dates" for the work. It has been a good lesson in accountability and pacing myself. It's very easy to put off the work! I'm working on self-discipline.

Does your research connect back to the courses you are taking?
Yes. It connects generally to English and GWST topics, as well as to my plans for the future. I am applying for a Fulbright Scholarship to study the intersections of gender and writing in Peru and I want to study gender and writing in grad school. This URA project has been an invaluable experience and opportunity.

What else are you involved in on campus?
The Humanities Scholars Program, Women Involved in Learning and Leadership (WILL), Gender and Women's Studies Coordinating Committee

What are your plans for after UMBC? Do you plan to do anything that builds on your research?
I hope to win a Fulbright to do research abroad. If that does not work out I want to find another way to spend time abroad, improving my Spanish and experiencing another culture. Ultimately I want to pursue graduate school and my Ph.D., and teach Literature and Women's Studies at the college level.

What advice do you have for other undergraduate about the research opportunities at UMBC?
You CAN do research in your field and it can and should be something you are passionate about. Research doesn't have to be boring! Researching chick-lit has been hard work and fun because I am interested in the results. I used some of my URA grant to travel to a conference where I met other scholars researching chick-lit. It was a great experience! There is so much out there. Give the URA a shot if you have an idea of something you want to learn. Professors will be there to help you. It's a unique opportunity at UMBC, very valuable experience, and it sure looks good on your resume!

Read more about Eva's research, “What is Chick-lit? Gender and Genre in Contemporary Popular Fiction” at the link below.
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When and how did you find out that you could do independent research or creative work as a UMBC undergraduate?
I first found out about doing independent research or a creative work through myUMBC. I was honestly looking for ways to help pay for school and I happen to stumble along a grant where I could do research or creative work.

How did you find a mentor and decide on a project? How did you know this was the project you wanted to do?
I found a mentor through the help of Ms. Janet Mcglynn. She was able to point me in the direction of a few individuals and from there I was able to choose my mentor, Dr. Vin Grabill. I knew that I wanted to do this type of creative work because I could reach a variety of students and could relate with the issues they face being in high school.

What academic background did you have before you started on this research?
Before starting this research I received my associates degree from the Community College of Baltimore County in general studies. I then transferred to UMBC in effort to extend my knowledge and education in hopes of receiving my BA from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

How did you learn about applying for the Undergraduate Research Award? Was the application hard? Did your mentor help you?
I learned about applying for the URA from searching for scholarships. The application was not hard, but paying attention to detail was the key. My mentor assisted me as I filled out my application.  As I went through every step, he was there critiquing and brainstorming with me until I finalized the application.

What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research?
My advice to other students who want to get involved with research is to dive right in. If there is something you feel like you can change, or you want to see change through independent research or creative work do it.  When we start to over think and wonder if we should or shouldn’t, we lose the drive to achieve. So research and have fun doing it.

What are your career goals?
My career goals include starting my own magazine or being a traveling artist who through my artwork can change the mindset of a city or nation.

Read more about Charles's research, "Lead by Example" at the link below.
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I first learned about the URA program at UMBC during my sophomore year. I was serving as Secretary for the Theatre Council of Majors when Janet McGlynn came to a meeting to introduce us to the world of the URA and URCAD, hoping to inspire some of us to participate. The next year, I plan to put together a project to present at URCAD. When I saw the caliber of research occurring with the URA funding, I decided to apply for a URA myself.

Did you know other theatre students who had applied for this?
I've only heard of one or two theatre scholars in the past, who may not have even done the URA and just done URCAD, I'm not sure. I know Shaun Vain successfully applied for a URA last year to present at this past URCAD in April, and his work was seriously awesome.

What kind of research do theatre students do?
From what I've seen, the most common way a URA scholar uses his or her money is to take part in a workshop series or join some classes, usually in a city well-known for its theatre training. They then bring back the knowledge gained and create original work influenced by this training. They often also offer a workshop for peers and the community to learn from them. This is usually pretty helpful to all students involved, as there are a lot of different kinds of theatre trainings out there, and it is difficult to sample them all.

How did you decide on the project you proposed? How did you find a mentor?
Originally, I had wanted to do a solo production as a capstone project for myself, because I wanted to find some meaningful way to finish off my five years at UMBC. Then my adviser, Lynn Watson, with whom I have worked on many projects extensively, suggested that I use the URA as an opportunity to expand the production and make it even better. Professor Watson agreed to be my mentor in this project because she has a lot of experience with actors putting on solo shows, and also she was the one who suggested I make it a URA in the first place. I rely on her for an immense amount of guidance, and will continue to do so as this project continues.

Was the application difficult? Did your faculty mentor help you?
I did not find the application too difficult - the hardest part was truly pinpointing exactly what I wanted to do! Professor Watson did assist me throughout the application process, proofreading it several times before I submitted it. She also counseled me on how much I would need to budget for each part of my project.

Would you suggest that other theatre students pursue funded research through URA?
I would absolutely suggest that other theatre students pursue research using a URA. The support system is phenomenal, and I always think it's incredible when artists can get funding to do the things they love, and to get even better at it. I also believe that, although both Jessie Poole and I are URA scholars this year, the theatre department is still woefully underrepresented, and I would love to see more of us take advantage of this awesome program.

What are your plans for after UMBC?
After UMBC, I will continue pursuing work as a professional actor, as well as break into the costume and scenic design field of professional theatre. One day, I hope to go to graduate school and achieve my doctorate, but for now, I just want to do what I'm good at, and what I love, as much as I can.

Read more about Jessica's research, "Designing and Performing a Solo Show" at the link below.
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The two-day event includes opportunities for participants to:
Students who are selected to participate in the Visit NC State Program must:
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Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with faculty and current graduate students from all 14 Ph.D. programs to discuss their graduate program(s)/ research interests, admissions process as well as academic and student life. This is a great way to find out first hand what the University of Michigan has to offer you!

This event is free and open to all interested students who wish to attend. Please register online by Monday, October 3. On-site registration will also be available. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided and free parking is available. Please note, travel expenses and lodging are the responsibility of the attendee. ]]> PIBS invites students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences to attend our Open House on October 8 Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with faculty and current... http://www.med.umich.edu/pibs/prospective/events/openhouse/index.html https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/8496/guest@my.umbc.edu/65a75ef1accc65bd1162b39b1d1fde85/api/pixel graduate research school Undergraduate Research https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/undergradresearch https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/original.jpg?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/large.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/medium.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/small.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxsmall.png?1600355057 Undergraduate Research 10 0 true Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:19:09 -0400 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:20:45 -0400