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Continue reading →: Acing the Interview
In this post, I cover what you can expect in an interview for an undergraduate research position!
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Continue reading →: The Art of the Cold Email
Cold emailing is a great way to join a lab at your university, but it can be intimidating. In this post, I break down the components of a good cold email and provide an example to help you get started!
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Continue reading →: When Should You Start Doing Research in College?
In this post, I discuss important considerations for determining the best time for you to get involved in research at your university!
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Continue reading →: Research Terminology
When I first joined a lab, there were so many terms that were new to me (e.g. PI, wet/dry lab, cell culture). Here, I highlight some of those research terms!
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Continue reading →: Getting Your Foot in the Door
When it comes to conducting research as an undergraduate student, the biggest hurdle is often getting your very first research experience. In this post, I go over six different ways you can go about securing your first research opportunity!
Hi there,
I’m Ulia!
Leveraging my past and current research experiences as a second-year Biological Sciences PhD student at UCI, I aim to help others get involved in research by demystifying as many aspects of it as I can.
Aspiring PhD 