Publish Your Research

Finding a faculty or staff mentor who can guide you in the research and publishing process is a really valuable experience. The Council on Undergraduate Research has a guide on how to find a research mentor.

Here a few considerations when approaching a research or publication mentor:

• Determine your research interests
• Develop a list of topics you've found interesting from your courses or personal interests
• Locate faculty or staff who share similar research interests, read through faculty profiles to identify their research projects
• Send a clear and concise email to your identified potential mentor and include
  • A clear subject line
  • Your purpose for contacting them
  • How your research interests align
  • Your contact information
  • Attach your most recent CV

Here are a few resources to help you locate a research mentor:

• ORSCA maintains a list of faculty who are available to mentor students in their research, scholarship, and creative activities.
• The Council on Undergraduate Research has a checklist to help you find a research mentor.