An Undergraduate Research Opportunity: Collaboration Between Undergraduate and Graduate Students |
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| Authors: | DA Dooley RM Mahon EA Oshiro |
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| Institution: | Dept. of Human Nutrition, Food, and Animal Sciences, AgSci 314H, 1955 East-West Rd., Univ. of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96822.;Johns Hopkins Hospital, Dept of Nutrition, 600 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21287-355.;Pearl City High School, 2100 Hookeikei St. Pearl City, HI 96782. |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACT: A research experience was made available to an undergraduate Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) student through collaboration with a Masters-level Nutrition graduate student. Both students were under the supervision of a graduate FSHN faculty member. Positive, self-identified aspects for the students included learning how to work collaboratively as a team member, gaining a better understanding of the process of field-based research, and successfully completing both projects. While caveats are noted, we suggest that this process is an untapped opportunity to offer a research experience to undergraduates. It could be applicable in departments/ units that maintain both an undergraduate and graduate program or across departments where disciplines are similar. |
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