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Student Resources: FAQs

I’m interested in joining your research lab! How do I do that?

If you are a current Pitzer or Scripps student interested in research in the lab, please fill out this interest form. I’ll reach out if there are available opportunities!

Will you write me a letter of recommendation?

If we know each other well, I am also happy to consider writing a letter of recommendation for you. Please take a look at my recommendation letter guidelines before reaching out to me. I can only write strong letters of recommendation for students that I know well, which usually means you have taken a class (or more) with me and spent time in my lab or serving as a TA, etc.

I want to go to grad school! Where do I start?

I’m happy to chat with you about the process of finding a program, reaching out to prospective advisors, and applying, and deciding whether a Master’s or a PhD program is the right fit for you. In the meantime, here is a useful resource about the process of applying to a research-based graduate program.

What other useful resources should I check out?

Applying to STEM graduate programs

NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

Climate Jobs Database

Resume and CV examples

Scripps College Career Planning and Resources

Pitzer College Career Services