#research-experience

#research-experience

Lately, my inbox has been flooded with emails from prospective Ph.D. applicants. What I notice is that nearly everyone is motivated, but not everyone is well-prepared. As a first-generation American, I still remember the shock of my sophomore year in college when I learned that I needed to start building research experience early to even be considered for competitive programs.

Volunteering in a faculty member's research lab is a beneficial way to learn research methods and can lead to paid positions through demonstrated performance.