Vu Kim-Phuong L, Marayong Panadda, Aparicio Elyzza M, Chun Chi-Ah, Kim Simon
California State University Long Beach, Long Beach CA 90840, USA.
Appl Hum Factors Ergon Conf. 2023;115:499-506. doi: 10.54941/ahfe1004349.
Engaging students in research is a high-impact practice shown to increase graduation outcomes and sustain their pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). However, research opportunities for students early in their undergraduate studies are not widely available at most colleges or for most students. To overcome this barrier, we developed three online resources designed to introduce students to what research is and direct them on how to get started with the search for research opportunities. These resources consist of (a) two introductory videos to inspire students to learn more about research, (b) online modules on the topics of getting started with research, transferable research skills, and publications and presentations, and (c) a searchable faculty research mentor directory. We found these online resources to be an effective ways to reach and engage a large number of undergraduate students who are accustomed to obtaining information on the web. These online resources can also serve as useful supplemental resources for advising staff and faculty who wish to introduce students to research.
让学生参与研究是一种具有高影响力的实践活动，已证明它能提高毕业率，并让他们持续追求科学、技术、工程和数学（STEM）领域的职业。然而，在大多数学院，对于大多数学生而言，本科学习初期的研究机会并不广泛。为克服这一障碍，我们开发了三个在线资源，旨在向学生介绍什么是研究，并指导他们如何开始寻找研究机会。这些资源包括：（a）两个介绍性视频，以激励学生更多地了解研究；（b）关于研究入门、可转移研究技能以及论文发表和展示等主题的在线模块；（c）一个可搜索的教师研究导师名录。我们发现这些在线资源是接触和吸引大量习惯在网上获取信息的本科生的有效方式。这些在线资源也可为希望向学生介绍研究的咨询人员和教师提供有用的补充资源。
