Dean's Seminar: "Promoting Discovery: Expanding Student Access to Research Experiences"

 

Abstract: If you had a research experience as an undergraduate, then you likely know what a valuable learning experience it can be. Undergraduate research experiences can lead to gains such as enhanced student self-confidence, an improved ability to work independently, and increases in student retention. Unfortunately, because mentored research experiences are costly and time intensive, they are only offered to a small percentage of undergraduates at many institutions. Considering that these experiences can provide all students with important learning gains, this talk will explore cost and time-effective approaches to allow greater numbers of students to experience the wonder of answering unanswered questions.