SECURING & PREPARING FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Brenda Morales

Oklahoma LSAMP Director

Oklahoma State University

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Brenda is the state Director of the Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (OK-LSAMP) program and the Bridge to the Doctorate program since 2016. The OK-LSAMP program is a consortium of 12 Oklahoma colleges and universities in which Brenda oversees the day-to-day and long-term activities associated with the NSF grants. Having received her B.S. degree from the University of Texas Pan-American, which led her to Oklahoma State University through a National Science Foundation - Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF - REU) internship. Having worked more than 13 years in Higher Education, Brenda loves using her experience and expertise to mentor scholars towards achieving their bachelor and graduate degree goals.   

Workshop Synopsis: Don’t know where to start to acquire undergraduate research experience? Is research experience needed? OK-LSAMP director, Brenda Morales, will be sharing information with students regarding undergraduate research involvement. What is research? How can I get involved as an undergraduate student? What benefits can I obtain from this undergraduate research opportunity.  Come learn how to secure and prepare for undergraduate research as you gain professional development through your undergraduate career.