Script for Faculty/Student Panel

Marcos: Hello everyone! Thank you for coming to the Getting Involved with Undergraduate
Research faculty/student panel. My name is Marcos Villarreal, I am the Graduate Intern at the
First Year Experience. I am excited to have you all here. Today, we have four esteemed guests
with us, who are going to share their experiences with research and share any advice when it
comes to being an undergraduate researcher.
M: Panel, if you would introduce yourselves please. Share your name, where you work/for
students what is your major, what research program you are representing, and if you are
currently doing research, what research are you conducting?
[Give each panelist about 2-3 minutes to introduce themselves.]
M: Thank you very much! We are going to go ahead and go into the panel discussion.
M: Sydnee, how did you decide what research you wanted to conduct? What were some of the
deciding factors?
[Give each panelist about 6 minutes to answer question.]
M: Albert, what were some obstacles when trying to conduct your research?
[ Give about 4 minutes to answer the question]
M: Sonia, what is the best way for students to learn about research?
[Give the panelists about 4 minutes to answer]
M: Dr. Taylor, what advice do you have for students who are looking to start conducting
research?
[Give about 4 minutes for panelist to answer]
M: Dr. Taylor and Sonia, what are some common pitfalls for students who are currently in
undergraduate research or are trying to start their research?
[Give each 3 minutes to answer question]
M: Albert and Sydnee, what are some different myths about students wanting to do research?
Have you heard any?
[Give each 3 minutes to talk]
M: This question can go to anyone, how do research opportunities in an undergraduate career
affect future opportunities?

M: Now we will take some questions from the audience!

Back up questions:

1. If you were given unlimited access to a money supply, what kind of research would you like to
conduct?
2. What is the best way for students to inquire and get involved in undergraduate research
opportunities on campus?

M: Thank you all again for coming to the Roadrunners on the Rise to Research event! I hope
everyone took something away from today’s session and exhibit. Make sure to complete the
survey on the back of your program so we can learn how to improve this event and I hope
everyone has a fantastic day! If you have any questions please feel free to stay if the panelists are
able.