<p>So what is a good way to ask a teacher if he/she has any research opportunities?
"dear so and so, i was really interested in your field of research, and was wondering if you had any spots for me this semester? thanks, "
what else should I say?
thanks lol</p>
<p>That's basically all you should say. Don't include your resume in your first email- wait for him/her to reply first. Also you should consider asking more than one prof/teacher..</p>
<p>^yea I know for sure he'll do it, i just don't know what to say to start off..</p>
<p>^ Well, like I said, just say that in your first email. Don't sound too eager or else he might find you a bit pushy.</p>
<p>I did this before last summer, and I including some of my skills and things I've ton without going into detail. I'm not sure if it was a success or a failure, but I did get two positive responses (and I'm actually writing a paper now). Experience with statistics or computer programming is extremely helpful. I would suggest emailing as many professors in whose research you're genuinely interested as possible.</p>
<p>Ok thanks. I've talked to him before. </p>
<p>"I am still really interested in your research and was hoping you had time during this semester? Did you have a list of topics?" </p>
<p>This is what I said :P</p>
<p>Yeah if you already know him just briefly re-introduce yourself and remind him of why you are interested and I think you will be fine. Good luck!</p>
<p>Sorry I can't answer your question, but researching with a professor at a local college sounds really great.</p>
<p>Could I possibly do this with political science or with economics?<br>
I know most high schoolers who do this are probably into math/science, so I was just wondering.</p>
<p>I have a question. This research that you guys do, is it like top mathematical/scientifical stuff? Do you need to know like really advanced math, or would AP Calc be just enough (plus a class of AP Physics B)?
BTW I'm interested in researching next year with physics proffs, and next year I'll be a junior.</p>
<p>Unfortunately I believe "research" in high school is becoming the next biggest thing. The reason it is so attractive to colleges is because it is (was) rare and is normally at the post-AP level.</p>
<p>Eldoboy, I think you need several more math classes before you could do math research. I just can't see what would be open for researching. As for Physics, you really need calculus level physics, not just calculus and physics. I really can't see what you could do here either.</p>
<p>It's usually programming or running gels. That's the kind of stuff undergrads/high schoolers can do.</p>
<p>Why not biology research? Like running gels and PCR.</p>
<p>biology research is uber easy. Sometimes you are just performing the actions without knowing what part of science you are contributing to. </p>
<p>My old hs teacher gave me some recommendations, but I suggest budging into random offices with a backpack and sweater vest = A++ hs student + research opportunity.</p>
<p>Really? So would it be a good idea to:
1. Email like 20 professors in the field I am interested in, and ask about summer research opps.
2. If replied, then send resume, ask for more info.
3. Do research.</p>
<p>^if you're going to email professors en masse at least remember to
a) send emails to individual professors, don't copy 20 of them on the same email. that's just rude
b) check out their research beforehand if they have a website</p>
<p>Can anyone answer my question if you can do research with professors in non-science subjects such as political science, economics, or law?</p>
<p>sqdwfe13, I don't think that is very common...why don't you try an internship with a congressman instead?</p>
<p>tell why you want to be researching, what intrests you, tell what you like about that field and questions that you have that you hope to find out by yourself</p>
<p>Okay, so I'm sending emails with my resume. How long is the cover letter in the email too long? Mine is 180 words and I'm paranoid the profs will get annoyed...</p>
<p>Oooh I did it a little differently...</p>
<p>First, I talked about why I was interested in the field... then, I included one or two sentences like "Your work on _______ intrigues me because ______" (I looked the professors' research up on the school's website)... & I also put my resume in the original email. </p>
<p>My case was a little different, though, since I did it in conjunction with a school Intern/Mentor program, so I also included a description of the program.</p>