About Entering Research

Entering Research is a mentee training curriculum designed to help undergraduate and graduate trainees get the most from their mentored research experiences.

Entering Research offers nearly 100 activities that can be used to create new mentee training programs or integrated into existing programs. Through activities, case studies, and discussion, mentees are introduced to important topics and concepts organized around seven key areas of trainee development:

1. Research Communication & Comprehension Skills

2. Practical Research Skills

3. Research Ethics

4. Researcher Identity

5. Researcher Confidence & Independence

6. Equity & Inclusion Awareness & Skills

7. Professional & Career Development Skills

To learn more about the Entering Research curriculum, visit the curriculum homepage at the Wisconsin Institute for Science Education and Community Engagement.

Copies of the Entering Research curriculum can be purchased through Macmillan Learning