By Jessica Pall, Online Editor
SLU students interested in graduate or medical school may want to consider joining the Undergraduate Research Club, which was initiated this fall 2010 semester at the university campus.
The research club is a support group for those who are currently doing research and an opportunity for students to learn first-hand research skills.
The purpose of the club is to promote awareness of the importance and relevance of current research studies, methodologies, and technologies utilized for such research.
“If someone is having a problem with their current research study or starting one, we are encouraging them to see us,” said Lyz Molina, president of the research club.
Additionally, students will become aware of the affect research has on modern social structure.
The club is a great tool for seniors looking for support while working on their final project required in their prospective majors or for the honors program.
As well as promoting responsible academic research at the undergraduate level, emphasis during club meetings will be placed on spreading awareness of academic research opportunities.
Currently, there are ten students involved, and the faculty advisors include Dr. Patrick R. A. Draves, director of undergraduate research and associate professor of psychology, Dr. Jacquelyn A. White, assistant director of honors and professor of mathematics, and Dr. Christopher J. Miller, associate professor of biology and environmental science.
The meetings are held every Wednesday from 5p.m. to 6p.m. in Lewis Hall 119.
Besides attending the meetings, students can become involved by participating in the events and assisting with the fundraisers.
“Students can also run for officer positions in the club which would give them leadership experience,” said Molina.
This is another resume booster, as leadership positions look great on resumes for those applying to further schooling and for prospective employers.
Molina said that in the future, the club plans on holding brown bag events for statistical analysis techniques and separate brown bag events for utilization of software that can perform statistical analyses.
