Ep.16 – Exploring Undergraduate Research
Episode description
Have you ever wondered about doing undergraduate research? In this show, we learn about the benefit of doing undergraduate research from Prof. Cynthia Furse, a professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Utah. She has mentored more than 175 students throughout her career and in this show, she shares her thoughts about all aspects of undergraduate research. Reference list:
- Music by RuthAnn Schallert-Wygal (schallert.wygal@gmail.com)
- Artwork is created using Canva (canva.com)
References for listeners:
Contact list: You can find more information about Prof. Cynthia Furse on
- https://utah.instructure.com/courses/558911
- https://faculty.utah.edu/u0029376-CYNTHIA_M_FURSE/hm/index.hml
If you have any comments about our show or have suggestions for a future topic, please contact us at info@thisacademiclife.org. You can also find us on webpage https://thisacademiclife.org and on facebook group “This Academic Life”. Cast list:
- Prof. Cynthia Furse (guest) is a professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Utah. Dr. Furse is a Fellow of the IEEE and the National Academy of Inventors.
- Prof. Kim Michelle Lewis (host) is a Professor of Physics and Associate Dean of Research, Graduate Programs, and Natural Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at Howard University.
- Prof. Pania Newel (host) is currently an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at The University of Utah.
- Prof. Lucy Zhang (host) is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
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