Role of the Undergraduate Student Research Assistant in the New Millennium

In this study, we analyze the contribution of the undergraduate student who participates in the process of generating scientific data and developing a research project using Brazilian research as an example. Historically, undergraduate students have performed the critical role of research assistants...

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Published in:CBE life sciences education 2004-01, Vol.3 (4), p.235-240
Main Authors: Silva, Thais Dutra Nascimento, da Cunha Aguiar, Lucia Cristina, Leta, Jaqueline, Santos, Dilvani Oliveira, Cardoso, Fernanda Serpa, Cabral, Lucio Mendes, Rodrigues, Carlos Rangel, Castro, Helena Carla
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Brazil
Career Choice
Career Mobility
Careers
Developing Nations
Education, Graduate
Federal Government
Fellowships
Fellowships and Scholarships - economics
Fellowships and Scholarships - statistics & numerical data
Foreign Countries
Graduate Students
Graduate Study
Humans
Partnerships in Education
Research Assistants
Research Personnel - economics
Research Personnel - education
Research Personnel - statistics & numerical data
Schools
Science - economics
Science - education
State Government
Student Research
Students - statistics & numerical data
Undergraduate Students
Universities
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Summary:In this study, we analyze the contribution of the undergraduate student who participates in the process of generating scientific data and developing a research project using Brazilian research as an example. Historically, undergraduate students have performed the critical role of research assistants in developing countries. This aspect has been underappreciated as a means of generating scientific data in Brazilian research facilities. Brazilian educational institutions are facing major age-related generational changes among the science faculty within the next 5-10 yr. A lack of adequate support for graduate students leads to a concern that undergraduates will not be interested in choosing research assistant programs and, subsequently, academic research careers. To remedy this situation it is important to focus on ways to encourage new research careers and enhance university-industry collaborations. (Contains 5 figures and 1 table.)
ISSN:1931-7913
1536-7509
1931-7913
1536-7509
DOI:10.1187/cbe.04-02-0032