Undergraduate Research Advising
Discovering Opportunities
- Defining research
- Identifying areas and disciplines of interest
- Exploring mentors and research environments
- Discovering funding
Communicating & Mentor Relationships
- Initial email to a potential mentor
- Defining research goals and outcomes
- Mentor-mentee relationships
Research Dissemination
- Exploring presentation opportunities
- Designing for posters and oral presentations
- Applying for conference travel awards
Going Beyond the UW
- Developing a research-oriented resume/CV
- Writing a competitive cover letter
- Exploring research programs and REUs
- Continuing education
Available Advisors
Ethan R. Ankrum
Program Manager
Advanced Undergraduate Research Programs
Read Ethan’s Bio
Please note that our advisors are only able to meet with students who are currently enrolled as undergraduates at UW.
