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ISBN: 9781032701271

November 8, 2024

The chapter outlines practical and programmatic implications for undergraduate researchers, faculty mentors, university administrators, and researchers. These implications are summarized in four guiding principles for the practice of undergraduate research: those involved in undergraduate research should clear the path, addressing systemic and personal barriers to research participation; honor the process and celebrate the product, supporting researchers through the ups and downs of the research process; mentor the whole person, connecting undergraduate researchers with communities and with one another; and translate the experience, helping undergraduate researchers articulate how the skills and dispositions developed through research will serve and shape them beyond college.  

Discussion Questions

  1. How would you characterize the most significant challenges to undergraduate research access on your campus?  
  2. What kinds of wraparound activities—events or programming before and after the research experience—would best serve undergraduate researchers on your campus?  
  3. What are your guiding principles as a supporter of undergraduate research, and what principles might you add to the list of four?