Jaybird Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 So one of my profs recommended me to another prof for research (I asked her originally, but she wasn't available this summer), and after a few emails, we arranged to meet and discuss research projects. I'm a 2nd year - how much should I go into the meeting prepared for, in terms of research into...well, research? I've looked over his website enough to know what I'm interested in, but how much further should I go? Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmer08 Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 So one of my profs recommended me to another prof for research (I asked her originally, but she wasn't available this summer), and after a few emails, we arranged to meet and discuss research projects. I'm a 2nd year - how much should I go into the meeting prepared for, in terms of research into...well, research? I've looked over his website enough to know what I'm interested in, but how much further should I go? Thanks guys. I wouldn't worry about it. Profs don't really ask what you know about their research... they just tell you your research project. This is just my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmfaodot Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Getting the meeting is the hard part. Once you have that meeting you are set. You will probably be introduced to the grad student who you will be helping out (from my past experience, you're always under a grad student) and they will tell you about the project and what not. My advice: Just know the main things about their lab. What they do, what field the research is in, and just go with the flow. Good luck! Research is really fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki dale Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Know enough to comfortably answer the question: "So, what do you know about my lab and our research?" Beyond that, you won't really be asked much. The prof will talk to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Know enough to comfortably answer the question: "So, what do you know about my lab and our research?" Beyond that, you won't really be asked much. The prof will talk to you. +1 10 char Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmfaodot Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 I would just like to add, they usually expect you to know the basics. Also, knowing some basic things about their reserach will help you ask smart questions and impress them so that they are more likely to give you the position! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdincale Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I've meet with a few professors and it's almost a monologue about their research and if you want you can ask questions. Like a previous post stated if you got the meeting you're probably in ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuturePT216 Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 I completely agree with everyone above. I had 4 interviews for a summer position this year, and they were all involving the prof just talking the entire time, with an odd question for me here and there. But definitely know a little bit about their research, maybe even read the abstract of their last paper or something? Otherwise, just be confident and ask questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy_happy Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 For me, I think showing the reason WHY you are interested in his/her research is the most important thing. Show genuine interest, not just listing the titles of the research papers they have written. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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