UG Research: Curious questions that empower the world
Madhumithra
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH : CURIOUS QUESTIONS THAT EMPOWER THE
WORLD
The field of research may scare the students new to medical field and even make them think
that it is not their cup of tea. Interestingly, looking back in history many important
discoveries were from researches initiated by undergraduate students. This reveals that
research is an opportunity to engage the young minds into unchartered territories.But still
there revolves a question ,“Why research is essential for an undergraduate?” The following
10 reasons will answer the question by emphasizing the importance of this.
1.SKILLS DEVELOPMENT: Students develop capacity to analyse the
topics,reviewing,assessing and synthesizing information from multiple sources.It develops
both personal and professional skills.
2.BREAKS THE COMMUNICATION BARRIERS: Effective communication skills are
enhanced as the students have to communicate with diverse people.They learn to write
research proposals, present their ideas in conferences and also publish their articles.
3.CAREER CLARITY: Their area of interest will be clearly evident as they progress with the
research . Through this process they make informed decisions about the career.
4.MASTERY IN THE SUBJECT:Conducting research allows the student to deep dive into
subject matter of the concerned topic. Exploratory learning of the subject gets you better at
discerning the areas of dilemma.
5. FACULTY MENTORSHIP AND NETWORK BUILDING : Opens the door to work closely
with the faculties,experts and also with various other educational fields.These interactions
develop professional networking which is one among the fruitful outcomes benefitting the
entire research journey.
6.PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF ACADEMIC KNOWLEDGE : Theory knowledge
turns lively on applying it practically.This makes learning fun and more engaging.New ideas
bloom with already known information.
7.PREPARES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION :Nurtures the potentials in a student and
diversifies the opportunities.Gives an insight to choose the stream of strength and shine.
8.OPENS DOOR TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND EMPLOYABILITY: Research can lead to
internships,scholarships,monetary grants to progtess further.Research experience along
with academics is a cherry on top to get selected for a job.
9.PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY :Students learn to tackle the real life problems put before
them and can also contribute easy solutions.This helps them to stay updated with the recent
developments in their field.
10.EMPOWERING THE WORLD:The revolutionary smart ideas from young generation is
soundly established by their research work.New innovations and creativity thrusts the world
to reach greater heights.
Research is an indispensable component of undergraduate education. An encouraging
quote by Albert Einstein that I personally felt suitable for a successful research career
is"Success comes from curiosity, concentration, perseverance and self -criticism”.Let the
young minds conquer the world of researching and raise to many more laurels.