1. HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN RESEARCH Please sign in!

2.  Attendance Sign-In Sheet  Sisters in Science Sign Ups  Kid’s Judge, December 3 9:30am until 12pm ◦ Sign ups

3. THANK YOU!

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5.  The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) Labs  The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Labs  The Perelman School of Medicine at Penn Labs  Department Labs  And others!

6.  Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (CURF) Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (CURF) ◦ Grants & Scholarships Grants & Scholarships  Student Employment Resources Student Employment Resources ◦ Work Study or Non-Work Study Opportunities  Department Specific ◦ Ex. Neurosurgery Department @ Perelman Med SchoolNeurosurgery Department @ Perelman Med School  Your Professors  CURF Preceptorial: Getting Started in Biomedical Research, Nov. 6 th CURF Preceptorial

7. Dear Dr. [PI Name], My name is [Your Name] and I am a [your year] majoring in [your major]. I am currently searching for a research opportunity in a neuroscience lab and I found out about your lab through [where you found lab]. I am looking for a lab where I can continue to work for the next [time commitment in years] and complete an independent study project for an honors thesis. [Write about any research experience or other pertinent experiences here. Also include specific interest in this lab]. I would really appreciate it if you would let me know if there are any openings in your lab for such an opportunity. I have attached my resume for your consideration. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, [Your Name]

8.  1. Check listings on CURF and SER often  2. Ask your professor if they have an opening  3. Apply for as many positions as you can  4. Read relevant journal articles/attend science journal meetings  5. Pick projects/research labs you’re genuinely interested in

9.  6. Do your research and prepare insightful questions  7. Start during your freshman year or the summer afterwards  8. Dress appropriately for your interview  9. Thank the PI afterwards through email  10. It’s okay to decline an offer!

10.  Farrah: HIV/SIV, diabetes I/osteoporosis  Amanda: structural biophysics, immunology, clinical/translational research  Carly: sleep apnea, inflammatory bowel disease  Palmila: cortical networks, drug therapy  Jordyn: microbiology  Diana: cancer, angiogenesis  Jennifer: pharmacology, Alzheimer’s

11.  Website: http://www.dolphin.upenn.edu/pwbs http://www.dolphin.upenn.edu/pwbs  Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn  Weekly Listserv Newsletter  Any questions? Email Farrah at farraha@sas.upenn.edu

12.  Weds. Oct. 23 @ 7:30PM ◦ JMHH 340 ◦ Physician Guest Speaker  Food will be provided!