How should I approach a potential faculty research mentor?
First, introduce yourself. You may write a brief letter, email, or make a phone call requesting a meeting with the researcher. You will want to include some or all of the following information: • You are seeking an undergraduate research experience • Your interest and motivation for working in the particular area (demonstrate that you have read at least their research interests blurb from the web) • Your level of commitment and availability.Include hours per week and potential number of semesters.(may want to attach a course grid) • If you are considering completing or preparing to complete a senior thesis or senior honors thesis, include that • One page resume including course work, grades, work experiences, special interests (or include a brief outline of this info in the email if you’re still working on the resume) • Request a meeting and include a few different blocks of time that you will be available • If you do not get a response within 3 days, consider following up with an emai
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