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 ===== Qualities of a strong undergraduate researcher =====
-For students who work as an undergraduate researcher, these are some of the qualities your boss (the Professor who leads the research) will be looking for.
+For students who work as an undergraduate researcher, these are some of qualities your boss (the Professor who leads the research) will be looking for.
-  -Promptly inform relevant others when needing guidance with assigned tasks?
+**Independence**
-  -Demonstrate dependability (e.g., report consistently, and on time, for work, class, and appointments)?
+  -Promptly inform others when you need guidance with an assigned tasks
-  -Consistently meet or exceed goals and expectations?
+  -Take responsibility for your actions and the quality of work without blaming others or making excuses
-  -Take responsibility for his/her actions and quality of work without blaming others or making excuses?
+  -Carefully follow all safety instructions, rules, and regulations
-  -Carefully follow all safety instructions, rules, and regulations?
+  -Report unsafe work practices and safety hazards to a supervisor
-  -Report unsafe work practices and safety hazards to a supervisor?
+  -Show attention to detail when appropriate (for example, if an error would be costly/risky)
-  -Treat other people, including those of different backgrounds, beliefs, and gender, with fairness and respect?
+  -Approach work activities with confidence and a positive attitude
-  -Show an attention to detail, resulting in few if any errors in his/her work?
+  -Independently manage own time and show good judgment in prioritizing work to meet deadlines
-  -Approach work activities with confidence and a positive attitude (e.g., respond to requests in a helpful and constructive manner)?
+  -Focus resources and energy on activities that will achieve the greatest results
-  -Demonstrate trustworthiness, honesty, and high personal standards in dealings with others?
+  -Make high-quality decisions based upon facts and priorities
-  -Communicate information, ideas, and data clearly and concisely so that others can understand?
+  -Act in accordance with the highest possible standards of ethics and integrity and comply with all applicable legal, safety, and regulatory standards and procedures
-  -Accept feedback without becoming angry or defensive and use it to strengthen future performance?
+  -Prepare, execute, and complete work in a disciplined and organized manner
-Select Ratings
+  -Remain flexible and adapt to change and variety on the job (e.g., effectively handle unexpected situations and changing conditions)
-  -Independently manage own time and show good judgment in prioritizing work to meet deadlines?
+  -Keep calm and follow established protocols in the case of an emergency or other unusual event
-  -Keep calm and follow established protocols in the case of an emergency or other unusual event?
-  -Listen carefully to others, taking time to understand and ask appropriate questions without interrupting?
+**Inter-dependence**
-  -Make high-quality decisions based upon facts and priorities?
+  -Communicate information, ideas, and data clearly and concisely so that others can understand
-  -Build strong, positive working relationships with others (manager, teacher, coworkers) and maintain them over time?
+  -Demonstrate dependability (e.g., report on time for work and appointments)
-  -Focus resources and energy on activities that will achieve the greatest results?
+  -Treat other people, including those of different backgrounds, beliefs, and gender, with fairness and respect
-  -Exhibit maturity and self-control, even in situations involving conflict or stress (e.g., does not threaten or abuse others, either physically or verbally)?
+  -Demonstrate trustworthiness, honesty, and high personal standards in dealings with others
-  -Act in accordance with the highest possible standards of ethics and integrity and comply with all applicable legal, safety, and regulatory standards and procedures?
+  -Accept feedback without becoming angry or defensive. Use feedback to strengthen future performance
-  -Prepare, execute, and complete work in a disciplined and organized manner?
+  -Listen carefully to others, taking time to understand and ask appropriate questions without interrupting
-  -Remain flexible and adapt to change and variety on the job (e.g., effectively handle unexpected situations and changing conditions)?
+  -Build strong, positive working relationships with others (manager, coworkers) and maintain them over time
+  -Exhibit maturity and self-control, even in situations involving conflict or stress (e.g., does not threaten or verbally abuse others)
 ===== Funding for Undergrad Research =====