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Research opportunities at Mines
Harford, Keegan
Harford, Keegan
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2020
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For the prospective student researcher, it can be intimidating to find a project to work on. Students, regardless of where they are in their education, are likely to have worries about if they are qualified to work directly with faculty. When first reading about a project that looks interesting, you will inevitably come across words you don't understand. While you may feel underqualified and want to postpone applying for the position, you really shouldn't. In doing so, you would be overlooking your most important qualification: passion. Passion is the quality that makes faculty want to work with you. Even if you don't get a position the first time you apply, you will have demonstrated your desire and commitment, which will make it easier for you to get a position later. Ultimately, I believe that finding the project you are passionate about is the most important step to becoming a researcher. To help with this, I have outlined some of the ways undergraduate students can discover research projects at Mines.
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