/undergrad-research/ en /undergrad-research/blog/2026/02/day-life-parasitology-undergrad-researcher Have you ever wanted to do research but felt like you were too busy? I am here to tell you that even if you can only work in the lab, workshop, or field for a few hours a week, those hours are absolutely worth your time. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/265 /undergrad-research/blog/2026/01/finding-perfect-fit The first hurdle a student must overcome to get involved with research is almost always the biggest—finding a mentor. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/263 /undergrad-research/blog/2025/07/economics-students-approach-theoretical-research Research for business and philosophy students looks very different than in the sciences. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/240 /undergrad-research/blog/2025/05/one-small-step-one-giant-leap-how-approach-your-first-research-experience As a second-year student at the 91��Ƭ��, undergraduate research has been the most transformative experience of my academic career. Wed, 28 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/236 /undergrad-research/blog/2025/04/hamel-center-researchers-urc-part-1-emilie-carroll Emilie Carroll ’27 is a music liberal studies major who received a Research Experience and Apprenticeship Program (REAP) grant from the Hamel Center for Undergraduate Research in 2024. Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/232 /undergrad-research/blog/2025/01/road-trip-my-progression-through-undergraduate-research-unh This experience awoke an itching curiosity that I knew I had to keep exploring. My solution? Find a research lab that would let me learn as much as I could as soon as I could. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/228 /undergrad-research/blog/2024/12/why-am-i-sweating-my-learning-experience-public-speaking The sweats: a presenter's worst nightmare and a close second place to forgetting your well construed script. When it comes to presenting research... Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/226 /undergrad-research/blog/2024/10/how-leprosy-changed-my-mind I never thought my research on leprosy would make me a skeptic. Nonetheless, my investigation led me to question foundational beliefs about my perception of history. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/223 /undergrad-research/blog/2024/09/my-experience-biotechnology-research-apprentice The most consistent piece of advice given to me by anyone who worked in research was to get into it as soon as possible, and do it as often as I could. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/222 /undergrad-research/blog/2024/08/ten-lessons-my-first-field-season-practical-personal This past spring, I was fortunate enough to be accepted to the Hamel Center’s Research Experience and Apprenticeship Program, and since then, I’ve been working on a project surrounding the heritability of nest characteristics in saltmarsh sparrows. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/216 /undergrad-research/blog/2024/07/gap-between-field-classroom There is no doubt when it comes to research careers that an education is required. But what does that education look like? Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/215 /undergrad-research/blog/2024/07/tips-professional-precise-comprehensive-communication-during-after-undergraduate-research Communication seems like a simple task, but thinking about it in the context of undergraduate research makes it more of a complex matter. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/214 /undergrad-research/blog/2024/05/survival-guide-summer-research Let’s face it. The idea of conducting research for the first time can be simultaneously one of the most terrifying and exciting prospects in one’s college career. Mon, 13 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/211 /undergrad-research/blog/2024/01/learning-ropes-write-my-first-research-proposal Everyone starts somewhere. Before I applied to the Hamel Center’s Research Experience and Apprenticeship Program (REAP), I contemplated whether I was qualified. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/209 /undergrad-research/blog/2023/12/what-you-need-successful-field-work Anything can happen while conducting field work in the woods: sudden thunderstorms, rapid rivers, popped tires, sprained ankles, wildlife encounters, or getting lost. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/208 /undergrad-research/blog/2023/10/defense-noncommittal-researcher During this time as a 91��Ƭ�� student, my career goals have vacillated significantly. Reflecting back on my research, it’s easy to see that the wildly different projects I’ve undertaken are a reflection of the general uncertainty that has colored my college career. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/206 /undergrad-research/blog/2023/09/becoming-cancer-researcher-ten-weeks Becoming involved in research so early into your university experience can be intimidating, but I steadfastly believe that it is one of the best ways to gain a deeper understanding of subject matter that interests you, as well as grant you more confidence in your potential field. Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/203 /undergrad-research/blog/2023/08/look-remote-summer-research-collapse-silicon-valley-bank This summer, I had the opportunity to perform undergraduate research through the Research Experience and Apprenticeship Program (REAP) offered by... Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/191 /undergrad-research/blog/2023/08/summer-semester-collection-tips-how-transition-reap-inco Imagine this: It is the final day of summer, and you’re hitting “send” on the email to the Hamel Center for Undergraduate Research with your final REAP report. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/204 /undergrad-research/blog/2023/03/organizational-toolkit-liberal-arts-researchers Last summer, I spent ten weeks conducting research through the Research Experience and Apprenticeship Program (REAP). Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 /undergrad-research/180