SOLS 411 is a podcast designed to help Life Sciences students at ASU navigate their collegiate experience. It covers everything from academics and picking classes to finding research and exploring career opportunities.
SOLS 411: Getting Involved in Research with Paula Baker
Paula Baker is the undergraduate research and experiential learning coordinator for SOLS. She can be reached at paula.baker@asu.edu.
0:40: What is SOLUR and why should you join?
2:05: *How* do you join SOLUR?
2:35: How do students find research opportunities?
5:30: Paula’s advice on cold-emailing professors
10:00: When should you apply to SOLUR?
12:20: Do you have a better chance of getting into a lab if you’re a freshman/sophomore?
14:00: Should you hide the fact that you’re pre-med when interviewing for a lab?
16:50: What should students be aiming to get out of working in a lab?
19:50: iStem SOLUR Prep
22:20: CUREs: Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences
25:50: Timeline for BIO 495
SOLS 411: Accelerated Masters (the 4+1) with Drayton Anderson
0:00—Overview of accelerated master’s programs (the 4+1)
1:30— Coursework and Capstone vs. Research & Thesis
5:30—What is a capstone project? What is a thesis?
9:00—What sort of students pursue an accelerated degree? What career paths are they aiming for?
11:30—Minimum requirements to apply. Wiggle room?
12:10—Phase 1 application
14:00—Phase 2 application
15:00—Who is eligible to advise your thesis?
17:30—Timeline for applying
19:30—Funding your graduate degree: scholarships and TA’ing
22:20—How to prepare for your meeting with Drayton
24:20—Advice specifically for ASU Online students
