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HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN RESEARCH Please sign in! Attendance Sign-In Sheet Sisters in Science Sign Ups Kid’s Judge, December 3 9:30am until 12pm ◦ Sign ups THANK YOU! ◦ Congratulations! Events Community Service Marketing Fundraising 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! 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 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] 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 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! 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 Website: http://www.dolphin.upenn.edu/pwbs Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn Weekly Listserv Newsletter Any questions? Email Farrah at [email protected] Weds. Oct. 23 @ 7:30PM ◦ JMHH 340 ◦ Physician Guest Speaker Food will be provided!