JoinHow Does Undergraduate Research Experience Impact Career Trajectories and Level of Career Satisfaction: A Comparative Survey
This article reports a comparison of results from a survey of participants in the University of Arizona Undergraduate Biology Research Program with those of a comparable group drawn from the college of medicine who did not participate in the biology research program. Findings indicate that exposure to undergraduate research clarifies career paths and demonstrates to many students that they have an aptitude for scientific research that has a strong effect on their professional development.