Dr. Paul Smith, UMBC Associate Professor of Chemistry, did not know this would be his career. A paid summer research program during college changed everything.
Give yourself the chance to explore research while being paid and see what the future holds for you!
To get started:
Give yourself the chance to explore research while being paid and see what the future holds for you!
To get started:
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Read about opportunities in your major. Investigate the summer programs linked to your major and pick 15 favorites.
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Put these workshops on your calendar
- Use the advice on the same page to start getting to know your professors. You will need letters of recommendation by the end of the semester.
- Visit the Career Center or Shriver Center to make sure your resume is the best it can be for this purpose.
- Make sure you are a member of the myUMBC group Undergraduate Research so you receive notices about application deadlines and application support.