research at ucr. what is research? at ucr research is the investigation and study of sources to...
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Research at UCR
What is research?
At UCR research is the investigation and study of sources to better the world around us.
UCR offers research for: CNAS CHASS
UCR also offers internship opportunities Checkout Scotlinks
Benefits: Solidifies
understanding of student’s major
Helps students explore career fields
Medical Schools value research
How do I find research that interests me? Find a topic
What is your major? What interests you about this field?
Go onto The undergraduate research page
https://www.ucr.edu/research/undergrads.html Select either CNAS or CHASS Search Department Directory
When can I apply?
You can apply whenever you’re ready! If you want to participate in a specific lab, it’s best
that you speak with the professor in charge for: Specific application deadlines Requirements Policy and procedures
You can even make your own research proposal http://research.ucr.edu/ord/proposaldevlopment.aspx
CNAS Example
If you’re interested in researching nematodes:
Search the faculty directory for a professor within the Nematology department
My example:
Prof. Paul De Ley
Phone #: (951) 827 – 2280
Email: [email protected]
View website to better understand their work
You can often find links to other Department Research Opportunities
CHASS Example
If you’re interested on doing research in the Social Psychology department:
Go onto their website and look for information that interests you
My example:
Scott V. Savage
Phone #: (951) 827 – 6078
Email: [email protected]
This professor has a PDF of his research interests
http://sociology.ucr.edu/people/faculty/savage/SavageCV.pdf
In this document you can see his publications and qualifications
Other Opportunities
Along with the vast research opportunities, UCR has other resources
Internship opportunities are provided via the UCR Career Center
Check out Scot Links
UCR Interview fairs
You can participate in:
Abroad Internships
https://ucr-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?mode=form&id=9e119fb6296ded77d47a5ba6b9283f53&s=jobs&ss=jobs
Paid Internships
https://ucr-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?mode=form&id=70a605e80c2af0adad942dce72c98a4c&s=jobs&ss=jobs
Internship Example
If I’m interested in an internship position affiliated with the medical field:
https://ucr-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?mode=form&id=00c842f17c362a2be3ededfc3b3dd37c&s=jobs&ss=jobs
You can go to the Career Center and:
Work on your resume
Get tips on how to interview
Learn how to market yourself
Links
Home Page for Research https://www.ucr.edu/research/undergrads.html
Undergraduate Research Links http://research.ucr.edu/vcr/undergraduate-research.aspx
Faculty Directory http://www.facultydirectory.ucr.edu/phone/Academic_Dir_
General.facultypagedept Bazhenov Research Group Example
http://landau1107.ucr.edu/brg/research/ Dr. Paul De Ley Faculty Page
http://nematology.ucr.edu/deley.html
Questions?