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How To Get Involved in Undergraduate Research at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

So you have decided you want to do research. Luckily for you, the University of Michigan has a firm commitment to undergraduate research. But you realize that the abundance of opportunities is making your life difficult. Where should you even…

Perch Blog Team
July 10, 2020

Academia, Undergraduate

Life as an Undergraduate Researcher

“Why do you want to get involved in research so early? Can’t you at least wait for a few months to get adjusted to classes?” my dad asked while taking exit 37B into Ann Arbor. We had debated it for…

Naveen Jasti
July 2, 2020

Academia, Graduate

Speaking of Research

Source: Research Competition Raise your hand if you’ve ever watched a TED talk and felt an exhilarating stroke of motivation. … … (Sorry, paused for a second to raise my hand.) Communicating as cogently as inspirational speakers is a rare art,…

Eshita Khera
June 27, 2020

Academia, Student Story, Undergraduate

Why do undergraduate research?

Since coming to the University of Michigan, you’ve probably heard about “research.” But what exactly does that mean? And why should you get involved? The Perch Blogs Team is here to give you the rundown. What is undergraduate research? It…

Perch Blog Team
June 20, 2020