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Your Personal Guide To Getting Into Research, Katherine Vo. Brown, Priyadarshini Chandrashekhar, Harshith Gontla, Ekaterina S Kovatsenko, Aamira Shah, Kelsey Littrell Sep 2021

Your Personal Guide To Getting Into Research, Katherine Vo. Brown, Priyadarshini Chandrashekhar, Harshith Gontla, Ekaterina S Kovatsenko, Aamira Shah, Kelsey Littrell

The Cardinal Edge

The stereotype of a researcher conjures up an image of a person in a white lab coat, juggling various test tubes and chemicals. However, this picture does not capture the essence of all research. Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to be a STEM major to do research! Research is for everyone, and there are many options to participate across all disciplines. As an R-1 classified research institute, the University of Louisville (UofL) is involved with groundbreaking research across many disciplines including education, political science, and business. Below are some compelling reasons to pursue research as an undergraduate …


You’Ve Graduated. So Now What?, Katherine Vo. Brown, Ekaterina S Kovatsenko, Aamira Shah Sep 2021

You’Ve Graduated. So Now What?, Katherine Vo. Brown, Ekaterina S Kovatsenko, Aamira Shah

The Cardinal Edge

After graduating, many new college graduates often face the question: where do I go from here? While some people opt to obtain a postgraduate degree, other options exist for those who are unsure of what career they want to pursue or those who simply want to take a gap year. In this article, we will explore three unique opportunities for new graduates to consider: The Fulbright Program, Boren Scholarship, and Service Programs such as PeaceCorp and AmeriCorp.