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HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN RESEARCH

HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN RESEARCH. Please sign in!. Announcements. Attendance Sign-In Sheet Sisters in Science Sign Ups PWBS Study Buddies Sign Up Sarah Tenenbein Event: Oct 18th Committee Applications DUE Friday Sept 21 st 11:59PM. Committees. Opportunity to get more involved with PWBS

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HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN RESEARCH

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  1. HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN RESEARCH Please sign in!

  2. Announcements • Attendance Sign-In Sheet • Sisters in Science Sign Ups • PWBS Study Buddies Sign Up • Sarah Tenenbein Event: Oct 18th • Committee Applications • DUE Friday Sept 21st 11:59PM

  3. Committees • Opportunity to get more involved with PWBS • Application link will be emailed out • Potential Opportunities: • Fundraising Associates • Community Service Associates • Event Coordinators • Marketing Associates • Committee members required to attend 2/3 of GBM’s and PWBS sponsored events • APPLICATIONS DUE: Fri Sept 21st at 11:59PM

  4. 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!

  5. Your Resources • Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (CURF) • Student Employment Resources • Department Specific • Ex. Neurosurgery Department @ Perelman Med School • Your Professors

  6. 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]

  7. 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. Use an email template, but double check before you send it to each PI • 5. Pick projects/research labs you’re genuinely interested in

  8. 10 Tips for Getting Involved in Research • 6. Do your research and prepare insightful questions • 7. Don’t overbook your interviews • 8. Dress appropriately for your interview • 9. Thank the PI afterwards through email • 10. It’s okay to decline an offer!

  9. Board Research Experience • Amalie: cancer genetics, neurosurgery • Anita: antiretroviral-induced neurotoxicity (HIV), chronic pain management • Elizabeth: bioinformatics, computational biology • Amanda: structural biophysics, immunology • Jordyn: microbiology • Diana: cancer, angiogenesis • Kelsey: clinical research, molecular • Farrah: AIDS, virology • Jennifer: pharmacology, Alzheimer’s

  10. METHOD OF CONTACT • Website: http://www.dolphin.upenn.edu/pwbs • Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn • Weekly Listserv Newsletter • Any questions? Email Amalie Chen at amalie@sas.upenn.edu

  11. NEXT GENERAL BODY MEETING • Tues. Sept 25th @ 7:30PM • SDHD 1203 • SOCIAL EVENT • Meet with your SISTERS IN SCIENCE, STUDY BUDDIES, and COMMITTEES! • Food will be provided!

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