Scientific Career Development

(2 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course focused on providing students with an introduction to different scientific career paths and prepare them for a successful career in science. The course included several components such as research shadowing, poster presentations, oral presentations, and journal clubs. In journal clubs, students worked as a group to prepare a presentation on an assigned paper, critically analyzing and discussing the paper's strengths, weaknesses, and implications. Research shadowing involved observing and discussing the experiments and research questions being addressed by an individual or group within the department. The poster presentation focused on the research being done by the individual shadowed and required them to design experiments and analyze their results. Finally, the oral presentation focused on a portion of the project not covered in the poster presentation, allowing students to refine their presentation and public speaking skills. Overall, this course aimed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of scientific careers and the skills necessary for success in the field.