Dr. Tim Raines of Emory University: Undergraduate Research is a Strategic Priority.

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English - March 29, 2022 04:45 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
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In this Podcast for High Schoolers, Dr. Raines shares how UG Research changed his career trajectory. He discusses Emory’s UG Research Program, How CUR helps Emory, the Resources they offer the Students & Faculty, Student Successes, and his Advice for High Schoolers.

Dr. Tim Raines is the Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Research Programs at Emory University.

In particular, we discuss the following with him:

Dr. Tim Raines’ Background
UG Research at Emory
Program & Student Successes in Research
Advice for High Schoolers

Topics discussed in this episode:

Introducing Dr. Tim Raines, Emory University [0:42]
Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:45]
Professional Background [4:13]
Importance of UG Research [5:27]
Why UG Research is Important for Students [6:42]
Role at Emory [8:42]
Challenges Students face [10:02]
Freshman Introduction to Research [12:00]
CUR Support [12:59]
Connect_UR Conference [14:14]
UG Research Grants and Resources [15:52]
“Is UG Research for me?” [20:59]
Program Successes [22:55]
Student Success Stories [26:06]
What’s Ahead? [29:38]
Faculty Participation [32:23]
Advice to High Schoolers [35:20]

Our Guest: Dr. Tim Raines is the Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Research Programs at Emory University. Dr. Raines graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University. He received his Master’s degree in Biological and Physical Sciences, and PhD degree in Oncology and Cancer Biology from the University of Virginia.

Memorable Quote: “My advice has always been for, for all students, whether from high school to college is to try Research, just try it.” Dr. Tim Raines.

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