how to get involved in research?

<p>I'm a freshman interested in getting involved in reserach with a prof. or becoming a research assitant. Im looking specifically at economics/finance/math disciplines.</p>

<p>I'm completely clueless on where to start. Should I just approach a professor and ask?</p>

<p>Speaking to a professor isn't a bad approach. The department administrators are amazing for this kind of thing. I would start with them. As a last ditch effort, check out student job pages.</p>