Importance of Undergraduate Research

This is my summary of Dean's reflections of today's STEC presentations held at GGC.

- Learning is reinforced in a different context
- Gaining a deeper appreciation for chosen discipline
- Applying concepts learned in coursework to real life situations
- Sharpening problem-solving skills
- Learning to read primary literature
- Reinforces the importance of collaborative learning

Advantages to undergraduate students
- Improves a student's resume
- Exploring and preparing for future careers
- Enhancing professional oral and written communication skills
- Collaborating with others and working effectively as a part of a team
- Working closely with a faculty mentor
- Shows potential employers that students can actually produce something

Personal Benefits
- Growth as a critical, analytical, and independent thinker
- Developing confidence by learning the satisfaction of completing a project
- Learning to solve an unexpected problem
- Discovering personal interests