Running an REU

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Preparing for a Conference

Tips and suggestions on how to prepare for an upcoming scientific conference.
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Team-building & Orientation Activities

Activities and tools to use in getting students to feel comfortable in their new relationships with peers and mentors.
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Recruiting Students

Learn how to prepare a description of your REU, which recruiting strategies to use, and where to post your opportunity online.
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Articles on Undergraduate Research

A collection of papers, posters, and abstracts on topics related to the research experiences for undergraduates.
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Program Evaluation

Identify the goals of the assessment, develop program evaluations, and get examples and tools for evaluating the program.
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Preparing Mentors

How to prepare mentors for mentoring students in science projects.

Running an REU

Tips, tools, and strategies for managing an REU in the geosciences effectively
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Résumé Writing for REU Students

Guide students on including their REU experience in their résumé or CV, for example the work experience and the various types of skills learned.
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Writing an Inclusive Application

Learn what to include on your REU website, how to create an effective application form, and how to write essay questions that will better inform you about the student.