Summer Research 101, v.2009

More than Just Bunsens and Beakers

Join Dimensions and Career Services for a workshop designed to help you score an exciting summer research internship.

Deadlines for many applications are in January and February, so apply now and be accepted before Winter Break!

Bunsen and Beaker

Thursday, November 19 at 1:00 in Cole Library, Room 212

Facilitators:
Julie Barnes, Jayne Swanson, and Laura Obrycki

Please R.S.V.P. by November 19 to jbarnes@cornellcollege.edu.

Schedule

1:00 p.m.

Summer Research Application Process

  • Importance of applying for grad school
  • Application timeline
  • Funding
  • Securing References

1:30 p.m.

Resume Building

  • Example resumes of science undergrads
  • What to put in a resume?
  • Work on resumes

2:30 p.m.

Break

2:45 p.m.

Statements/Essays

  • Brainstorm
  • Why research?  Why this research?  What does your future hold?
  • WRITE

3:30 p.m.

Researching Programs and Beginning the Application Process