What is my role in supervising a UROP student?
• While you play a crucial role in supervising a UROP, you should work with your faculty advisor in UROP student supervision. • You should give a clear description of the project on which the UROP student will work, including background reading. • You should help the student write a brief (1-3 page) UROP proposal every semester. • You should train a student to perform the appropriate experiments, after appropriate safety training. • You should explain how to keep good records. • A UROP student will likely have to present his/her work as part if a lab meeting every semester, and you should help the student prepare for this. See the Tips for Talks link, and information on the UROP web site. • You should encourage a UROP student to ask questions as needed. • However, you should also explain to a UROP student that you have your own research program, and cannot constantly be available to him/her. • You should be able to give your Faculty supervisor input regarding performance of the student
