Undergrad in the Lab

Strategies to navigate the hidden curriculum in STEM research and tips to get the most out of your experience #UndergradInTheLab

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Tip #1 for Full-Time Summer Researchers: Expect Fatigue

If you’ve decided to make the most of your summer by participating in a full-time research experience, you’re about to embark on a new, challenging adventure, and it won’t include much time for lounging.  

During the summer, you might be in the lab more hours in a single day than you spent in the lab in an entire week during the semester. Working, taking notes, and thinking about research for several hours (and days) in a row can be a difficult adjustment.

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