Dear Students,
Each spring, CNS hosts an Undergraduate Research Forum, where students from every corner of the college pack Welch Hall to display and present posters about their research. I attend every year, and I always leave energized at the amazing discoveries our CNS students are making and at how good they are at explaining them.
If you're doing research, please consider signing up to present. I know that presenting can be nerve-racking. Even today, after having given probably hundreds of scientific talks, I still get a little nervous before a presentation. But it's worth it. Presenting your research helps hone your skills in explaining complicated ideas, conveying enthusiasm for science and thinking on your feet. These are skills that improve with practice, and they'll serve you well in any career you choose. And, the truth is, once you shake off the butterflies, presenting is a lot of fun. Think about it: you're showing off your accomplishments and expertise—and people have to listen to you.
This spring's forum will be on April 14th, and the deadline for registering to present is March 3rd. I look forward to seeing you there and hearing about the research you're working on.
Best,
Dr. Drew
Joke: Did you see that physicists managed to weigh a rainbow? They found it was pretty light.
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