A Student’s Perspective on Research; Andrew’s Story

Interview and Article by Tintin Nguyen, An Undergraduate Research Ambassador at the University of Arizona

Andrew Soderberg, a senior in Environmental and Water Resource Economics at the University of Arizona, loves visiting national parks. When Dr. Anna Josephson introduced Soderberg …

By Sarah Randolph
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Research Workshops – Why You Should Attend

With the Spring 2023 semester started, workshops can be the last thing you are thinking about. But, did you know now is a great time to attend one? With summer deadlines approaching and the Fall semester ahead, it’s time to …

By Sarah Randolph
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A Student’s Perspective on Research; Maddie’s Story

-Interview and Article by Tintin NguyenAn Undergraduate Research Ambassador at the University of Arizona

Conducting clinical trials with a medical research team. Developing middle school math learning
programs in Virtual Reality. Testing portable inflatable underwater tents at Biosphere 2. …

By Sarah Randolph
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Embrace your Career Fears – Run Towards the Sword

We can all recall a time where procrastination got the best of us. For many of us, our first instinct is to run away from what is causing us stress and anxiety. We tend to ignore our hard tasks, in …

By Bridget Hall Campbell
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Summer 2023 Internship Opportunities – Executive Office of the President

Dear College or University Representative,

We are pleased to announce that, for the first time in recent history, the Executive Office of the President (EOP) is offering EOP-wide paid internship opportunities that will provide a stipend to participants.

We are …

By Kenna Hamilton
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Spring 2023 Internship Support Offerings

You may have heard this datapoint, but it is worth repeating…students who complete internships are 2X more likely to report employment after graduation!

SECD has many offerings for students this spring to support a student’s internship search – no matter where …

By Luis Castillo
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A Student’s Perspective on Research; Summer’s Story

Research makes an impact. We see time and time again that students who are involved in research find the experience to be beneficial in  many ways. From promoting  the idea of attending Grad school, to gaining new skills and friendships, …

By Sarah Randolph
Sarah Randolph
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Internship Insights from Two Peer Career Coaches.

I am a peer coach at the University of Arizona, curious about the impact of internships. In my last article, I was interested in what internship opportunities are available in Tucson and their impact, and interviewed Tami Sanchez who directs …

By Helene Brown
Helene Brown
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 Getting the Most Out of My College Experience 

When I first started college, I had a predetermined idea of what type of experience I would have. I had tunnel vision on this idea that I had to focus on academics. Because college was strictly for education, right? While …

By Sarah Randolph
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Who Conducts Research? Students Share Their Stories

Research can be an intimidating word for many students. There is a misconception that research is hard to do as an undergraduate student. This is far from the truth! Many undergraduate students, in different fields of study, conduct research. There …

By Sarah Randolph
Sarah Randolph
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