Doing research as an undergrad?

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Hello!

I was wondering if someone could give me some insight/advice, please? If you know a professor personally (they’re in charge of a program I’m involved in), is it better to ask about possibly getting a volunteer position in their lab by emailing them, or would it be better to try and set up a meeting to ask in person?

Thank you!

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If you already know them then it’s better to ask in person. Asking in person is less likely to end up with your email getting lost in the gigantic pile of emails that professors get every day.