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HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN RESEARCH. Please sign in!. Announcements. Attendance Sign-In Sheet Sisters in Science Sign Ups Kid’s Judge, December 3 9:30am until 12pm Sign ups. THANK YOU!. Committees. Congratulations! Events Community Service Marketing Fundraising. Options on Campus.
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HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN RESEARCH Please sign in!
Announcements • Attendance Sign-In Sheet • Sisters in Science Sign Ups • Kid’s Judge, December 3 9:30am until 12pm • Sign ups
Committees • Congratulations! • Events • Community Service • Marketing • Fundraising
Options on Campus • The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) Labs • The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Labs • The Perelman School of Medicine at Penn Labs • Department Labs • And others!
Your Resources • Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (CURF) • Grants & Scholarships • Student Employment Resources • Work Study or Non-Work Study Opportunities • Department Specific • Ex. Neurosurgery Department @ Perelman Med School • Your Professors • CURF Preceptorial: Getting Started in Biomedical Research, Nov. 6th
E-mail to PI Template Dear Dr. [PI Name], My name is [Your Name] and I am a [your year] majoring in [your major]. I am currently searching for a research opportunity in a neuroscience lab and I found out about your lab through [where you found lab]. I am looking for a lab where I can continue to work for the next [time commitment in years] and complete an independent study project for an honors thesis. [Write about any research experience or other pertinent experiences here. Also include specific interest in this lab]. I would really appreciate it if you would let me know if there are any openings in your lab for such an opportunity. I have attached my resume for your consideration. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, [Your Name]
10 Tips for Getting Involved in Research • 1. Check listings on CURF and SER often • 2. Ask your professor if they have an opening • 3. Apply for as many positions as you can • 4. Read relevant journal articles/attend science journal meetings • 5. Pick projects/research labs you’re genuinely interested in
10 Tips for Getting Involved in Research • 6. Do your research and prepare insightful questions • 7. Start during your freshman year or the summer afterwards • 8. Dress appropriately for your interview • 9. Thank the PI afterwards through email • 10. It’s okay to decline an offer!
Board Research Experience • Farrah: HIV/SIV, diabetes I/osteoporosis • Amanda: structural biophysics, immunology, clinical/translational research • Carly: sleep apnea, inflammatory bowel disease • Palmila: cortical networks, drug therapy • Jordyn: microbiology • Diana: cancer, angiogenesis • Jennifer: pharmacology, Alzheimer’s
METHOD OF CONTACT • Website: http://www.dolphin.upenn.edu/pwbs • Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn • Weekly Listserv Newsletter • Any questions? Email Farrah at farraha@sas.upenn.edu
NEXT GENERAL BODY MEETING • Weds. Oct. 23 @ 7:30PM • JMHH 340 • Physician Guest Speaker • Food will be provided!