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under grad w/ 2.9 gpa and no lab experience.
need to get into research for LOR
3rd year
microbiology

2006-09-01 15:08:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics Biology

9 answers

With your GPA, you may be able to get some lab assistant experience, but not research experience.

Some profs have dirty work to be done -- clean up after animals/insects, doing dishes, (boring) routine tasks. If you don't mind that stuff, then you should just go in person or email them and ask. They won't need a transcript. Just give them a resume. And hopefully you have good references (from hamburger flipping, etc).

If you want to get a research assistant position, then try for the most tedious but least brain-requiring projects. Because 8-ball says: chances for you getting a research project (considering a GPA of 2.9 + no prior lab experience) is low. Go get some lab assistant experience first.

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2006-09-01 15:41:11 · answer #1 · answered by BugsBiteBack 3 · 0 0

I would just go to them and explain that you want to get exposure to lab experience.
Let them know you'd be happy to help them out with anything they need help with- be flexible!
Please note that not all professors always need help every semester, so check several people and check different semesters. Also, be prepared for boring tasks, because that might very well be what you'll get.
The first step is just going up to a professor and asking. They'll tell you honestly if they need help. I would even mention the GPA unless they ask.

2006-09-01 15:25:46 · answer #2 · answered by dpfw16 3 · 0 0

Don't pay attention to "cheesedog", he is the stupidest of all. "I have a 3.8!". What a complete idiot. Like better grades make you better. LOL

No seriously I was in the same position as you but I didn't start until senior year. You really should spank your third year classes. Be able to explain your 2.9. I would tell the person that you are committed and willing to put in some serious hours to prove yourself.

2006-09-01 15:44:34 · answer #3 · answered by Bauercvhs 4 · 0 0

well, you need to convince your supervisors that you are passionate about your subject of interest and think that gaining laboratory experience will be very valuble for a future career in research if thats what you are considering. Do a little background reading as to a career in research and also read a few papers in areas you are interested in.

2006-09-01 15:39:06 · answer #4 · answered by Man 1 · 0 0

I agree with 1st response. Bring a schedule of time you can commit and be reasonable. You might volunteer to start out by washing euqipment or prepping for others so they can do the work they need, then you can spend the rest of the time looking over their shoulders and actually learning something. gl

2006-09-01 15:23:59 · answer #5 · answered by Steve C 1 · 0 0

beg. most will take as long as you're willing to work. come in with a schedule of how many hours you are willing to work a week and you'll look a lot better

2006-09-01 15:11:28 · answer #6 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0 0

Just tell him that you are smart enough to handle problem. Ask him to test you out.

2006-09-01 18:06:31 · answer #7 · answered by MissFretNot 3 · 0 0

Work for free, lol.

XR

2006-09-01 15:24:29 · answer #8 · answered by XReader 5 · 0 0

you cant stupid! unless the professer is stupider than you

2006-09-01 15:29:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

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