Transcript Undergraduate Research

2013 -14
Research Rookies
Faculty Mentor Orientation
Luncheon
Julia Spears, Ph.D. & Rachel Tripodi, M.S. Ed.
Office of Student Engagement & Experiential Learning
Northern Illinois University
Session Agenda
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Lunch & table talk
Introductions
Example of successful mentoring relationship
Research Rookies dates & deadlines
Meeting information
Program goals & outcomes
Expectations
Other program components & resources
Introductions
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Name
College
Department
First time mentoring a Research Rookie?
One thing you are excited about
One thing you are nervous about
Power of Mentors
“Behind every successful person, there is one
elementary truth: somewhere, somehow, someone
cared about their growth and development.
This person was their mentor”
Dr. Beverly Kaye, Up Is Not the Only Way, 1997
Example of Successful
Mentoring Relationship
• Dr. Marc Adler
– Assistant Professor,
Chemistry & Biochemistry
– Research Rookies Mentor
Program Dates & Deadlines
• Due Date for Proposals
– Friday, November 15, 2013
– Send to [email protected]
• Annual Research Rookies Reception
– Monday, December 2, 2013 from 3:00-4:30
– Altgeld Auditorium
• Undergraduate Research & Artistry Day
– Tuesday, April 22, 2014
– Holmes Student Center, Ballroom
Proposal Guidelines
• Abstract
• Project Description (Limit 3 pages)
– Background & context
– Statement of significance & impact
– Statement of project objectives
– Methods
– Outcomes
• Literature Cited
• Timeline
Continuum of Research Proposal Designs
Faculty-Initiated
Project
• More developmental
• Stronger mentoring
component
Faculty and
Student Directed
Project
• Mutual investment
• New inquiry
Student-Initiated
Project
• Strong student
development
• Demonstrated
cognitive readiness
Reception
• Monday, December 2 from 3:00-4:30pm
• Altgeld Auditorium
• To formally welcome and honor students and
mentors in participating in Research Rookies
• Students will be asked to give “elevator
speech” about their research
– Video recording
Undergraduate Research & Artistry Day
• Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Holmes Student Center, Ellington Ballroom
• Registration opens:
– Monday, January 13, 2014
• Deadline to register and submit abstracts:
– Friday, March 7, 2014
• Posters – no larger than 40” x 32”
• Volunteers needed for judging!
Research Rookies Monthly Meetings
• Meetings are mandatory
• If a student cannot attend a meeting, notify
OSEEL before missed meeting
• Each unexcused absence will result in 10%
stipend deduction
• More than 3 unexcused absences will result in
dismissal from Research Rookies
Research Rookies Monthly Meetings
• Come prepared
– Bring pen & paper to take notes
– Be prepared to give updates on progress
• Come hungry
– Dinner will always be served
Research Rookies Monthly Meetings
• First Monday of each month
• Typical agenda:
– Announcements & housekeeping
– Check-in with Natalie
– Speaker
– Small group activity
Research Rookies Monthly Meetings
• Topics reviewed so far
– Handbook/expectations
– Proposal guidelines
– Office of Research Compliance & Integrity (IRB)
– Defining research variable & operationalizing your
research
Program Goals
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Engage students in faculty-mentored research
Provide a positive learning environment
Help students pursue their goals
Introduce students to research
Give students the opportunity to meet other
driven young people
• Give students the opportunity to present at
Undergraduate Research and Artistry Day
Research Rookies
• Participate with faculty mentor to develop,
understand and complete a research or artistry
project
• Spend approximately 5‐10 hours per week on
your project
• Participate in formal programming (i.e. monthly
meetings)
• Notify your faculty supervisor AND the OSEEL of
any change in research focus
• Immediately address personal difficulties that
arise during your research experience with OSEEL
Peer Leaders
• Assist with questions or concerns from small‐group
members
• Obtain progress reports from small‐group members
• Coordinate one group activity per month with
small‐group members
• Notify OSEEL staff of any issues with small‐group
members
• Follow up with students: phone calls and/or emails
• Assist with documenting group activities
• Attend mandatory monthly Peer Leader meetings
• Help first‐year Research Rookies become familiar with
university resources
Peer Leaders
• Peer Leaders qualifications:
– Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
– Have completed one year of the Research Rookies
program
– Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively
with first-year students
– Be able to serve as a positive role model for firstyear students
Faculty Mentors
• Provide learning resources and necessary tools
for the research/artistry project
• Meet with the student to plan and complete the
project
• Attend the Research Rookies Reception on
December 2, 2013
• Assist the student with preparation of project
materials for URAD presentation
• Attend major research presentations that the
student makes on the NIU campus
• Notify OSEEL of any issues or concerns
Time Commitment
• Research Rookies should expect to spend 5-10
hours per week conducting research
• These 5-10 hours may include:
– Student writing proposal
– Student conducting literature review
– Student working with a GA
– Student working in lab
– Student working with faculty member (one-onone meetings, time in lab)
Blog
• All Research Rookies are required to blog
about their experience
• Blog prompts will be given at meetings
• Upload pictures
Stipend
• Students will receive stipend, ONLY if:
– Present at URAD
– In good academic standing
– Have less than 3 meeting absences during school
year
Communication
• Communication is KEY!
• Email is main form of communication
• [email protected]
Research Results
• Most important thing:
– Learn the research process
• Would like to reinforce:
– Student will not disappoint OSEEL if research has
no results as long as the student learns the
research process
Resources
• New Research Rookies Website
– www.niu.edu/researchrookies
• NIU Faculty Development Portal
– Responsible Conduct in Research Mentoring is an
online training module for faculty engaged in
research mentoring.
Contact Information
Student Engagement & Experiential Learning
Evans Field House 110
815-753-8154
[email protected]
www.niu.edu/ugresearch