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Category: h – Research & Career Resources
Used for pieces that give advice and/or resources for research and careers.
Career conversations with a conservationist
Sarah goes back to the K’tzim-a-deen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary every year to hang out with bears. Pictured here are a … More
Scientific research – a long term investment cut short by underfunding
by Alina He Funding in scientific research has suffered a decade long decline in Canada. A recent reinvestment attempts to … More
The hidden treasure that is CHEM396
by Elias Andraos As a U2 chemistry student that completed a CHEM 396 project this past summer, I am surprised … More
Think outside of the box when it comes to getting into research
by Janet Wilson The benefits of doing undergraduate research are extensive. It can teach you how to deal with failure, … More
Research-backed tips to help you work smarter, not harder this finals season
The last finals season of the decade is approaching, and whether it’s your first set of finals or last, it can be a stressful time. Here are some tips backed by recent research to help you survive the next few weeks. […]
What’s wrong with the peer review process and how can it be improved?
By: Janet Wilson Publishing is the “be all end all” for researchers – publications allow them to pay their lab … More
I’m sorry, what?
Written by: Howard Li Two weeks ago, I met up with a friend who I haven’t seen for a long … More
The Experience of Research as an Undergrad
Ah, research! Cutting-edge technology, exciting chemicals, pushing the limits of knowledge with your own two hands! But is that all … More
Alcohol and potential DNA damage
A recent study completed by the Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge suggests a novel reason … More
A weekend of engineering: MEC 2017
The Feature photo was taken from the McGill Engineering Competition Facebook page. Each year, a handful of McGill engineering students … More
Not sure about SURE?
McGill’s Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering (SURE) Award gives undergraduate students a 16-week, full-time internship position at an engineering research … More
Soup and science: Bringing students close to the research
Feature Photo: From McGill University’s Facebook Page In the beginning of each semester, the Faculty of Science organizes Soup and … More
Research Awareness Day 2017
November 25th, 2017 marked the annual Research Awareness Day (RAD) held by the Biochemistry Undergraduate Society (BUGS). One of the … More
Undergraduate Research 101
Undergraduate research is one of the most rewarding activities at McGill. Experience in undergraduate research exposes students to scientific inquiry, … More
McGill Biochemistry Research Awareness Day (RAD) 2016
Research Awareness Day (RAD) is an annual event run by the Biochemistry Undergraduate Society (BUGS), which seeks to inform and … More
McGill’s 2016 Undergraduate Research Conference
The Undergraduate Research Conference that took place during the fall semester of 2016 featured original research projects by students selected … More
The 2016 Lorne Trottier Public Science Symposium
The 2016 Lorne Trottier Public Science Symposium took place in Montreal on October 17 and 18. This year’s event, entitled Science … More
RAD 2015: Biochemistry Research Awareness Day
As per tradition, this year’s Research Awareness Day, organized by the Biochemistry Undergraduate Society, was kicked off with coffee, treats, … More
Undergraduate Research 101 with MSURJ: A Fond Recap
Just this past week, on a somewhat blustery but clear night, our research journal team did something groundbreaking—we did a … More
Biochemistry Research Awareness Day
McGill’s annual Biochemistry Research Awareness Day (RAD), hosted by the Biochemistry Undergraduate Society (BUGS), took place on the 15th of November this … More
NiRC 2014: National Integrative Research Conference
Started in 2011, the National Integrative Research Conference (NiRC) is an initiative of McGill’s Bachelors of Arts and Sciences Integrative … More
Crickets, cheese, and computers: Ampersand 2014
Interdisciplinary is hailed as the next big thing in academia and problem-solving. Bringing together two different disciplines and the perspectives … More
Summer Opportunities 101
Are you looking for a summer internship or job? Searching and applying for your first work experience is no easy … More
Apartment Hunting 101
It’s the time of the year again when we begin to consider whether we should stay at our current place … More
Register for MSURJ’s new R tutorial!
Scientifically proven* to improve your life – An interview with useful science
*This site has not undergone any kind of scientific review process – but it is super cool. What started as … More
Study zones on campus
Welcome back to school! Is one of your New Year’s Resolutions to be more studious? If so, you’re probably looking … More
[Survey] What skills do you need for a lab position?
Get your writing groove on
Everyone needs epic essay writing music. Nothing makes writing a paper go faster than putting on some beats and rocking … More
The exam survival guide
By now, you have no doubt either had your first midterm or you are busy studying for one. You might … More
October Science Events
The leaves are changing, midterms are approaching, and the school year is definitely well underway. But before you get too … More
Seven types of professors you will meet
Even to a first year, it’s obvious that McGill has many wonderful professors. Your profs will make you laugh and … More
Scandal: Is academic integrity on the decline?
McGill University values academic integrity. Therefore all students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic … More
Start your school year at one of these science events in September!
General Soup and Science @ the Redpath Museum: the 16th edition of this Faculty of Science tradition will be held September … More
Ask MSURJ: What have we learned in undergrad?
From some outgoing editors: Shannon (B.Sc (Physics), ’13) : Find a club or extracurricular that you are interested in, ASAP. … More
Summer of Science!
There are tons of things to do in Montreal over the summer months – festivals, concerts, just soaking up the … More
We are proud to announce…
The McGill Science Undergraduate Research Journal is proud to announce that our guest speaker for our annual launch party is … More
Rejection: It’s good for you
In science, the possibility of rejection is quite high. You may not be given a lab position, your P.I. may not … More
Finding a way: Picking & switching majors 101
Picking a major is one of the most defining short-term decisions we university students can make. After all, when we … More
How I grew to love chemistry
As this year is slowly at an end (you may say it’s February now, but with the blink of an … More
Life after McGill: The impact of undergraduate research on a medical student
Lisa Zhang, former MSURJ Managing Editor, was an Interdepartmental Honours in Immunology student who graduated from McGill in 2011. She … More
In the name of science, my #overlyhonestmethods
I first became interested in science when I was about 13 — it was a picture of a glowing transgenic … More
Listen to the Rhythm of the Lab
In a full-year research project, there’s often an mental, physical, emotional slump after Christmas for students. We had just seen … More
ASK MSURJ: How do you know if a lab will be a good fit for you?
Irene: If they keep beer in the cold room. In all seriousness, I think the most important thing is to agree on … More
How to get into research
One of the questions that every single student in the Faculty of Science will ask or answer at some point … More
Q&A with freezing-rain researcher Sophie Splawinski
Sophie Splawinski is an MSURJ contributor studying in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at McGill. Her research into … More
Breaking memories: one data point at a time
By Andrea Weckman | Illustration by Wanying Zhang I began my first undergraduate research experience in the summer after my first year … More
The chemical conundrum: How to work efficiently in and out of the lab
By Isabella Liu Like I said in my first entry, I work in the lab two days a week due to … More
On choosing the perfect project
By Mason Sun When I started to search for an area of research right for me, it felt like trying … More
Mouth-to-mouse resuscitation: A first-hand overview of rescue in research settings
By Blair Jia One time, I almost kissed a mouse. It was the summer before my senior year in high school. … More
Breaking memories
This is the first post in a twice-monthly series. Hello fellow scientists! Have you ever wondered what the life of … More
The chemical conundrum
The Abstract will feature every-other-weekly posts from three undergraduate students who are doing research at McGill. This is the first post … More
Why I want to do, what I want to do
By Natalie Gottlieb As you are sitting down and taking a few minutes to read this, there is a countless … More
Ask MSURJ: What do you wear to a lab interview?
Members of the editorial board answer questions about life in the lab, research, and everything in between. Farah: Dress shirt, dress … More
Life after McGill: Big pharma, and the abyss
Eric graduated from McGill last spring with a B.Sc. in Physics and Physiology, and a very good GPA. He’s now … More
Starting out: Shredded cuticles, and the best time I spelled the word “watermelon”
My high school required students to complete an internship during senior year. Why waste time and money figuring out what … More