Getting a Head Start: The Benefits of Starting Undergraduate Research as a Freshman

Authors

Stephen N. Crooke, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow
C. Michele Davis McGibony, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow
Christine R. Whitlock, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2012

Publication Title

The Chemical Educator

ISSN

1430-4171

Abstract

The anecdotal account of an undergraduate student beginning research in his freshman year is described. The benefits of early participation in hands-on research include confidence, content knowledge, and career awareness. Highlights of his undergraduate career are presented.

Recommended Citation

Crooke, Stephen N., C. Michele Davis McGibony, Christine R. Whitlock. 2012. "Getting a Head Start: The Benefits of Starting Undergraduate Research as a Freshman." The Chemical Educator, 17: 211-212: The Chemical Educator.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/chem-facpubs/51