Research Adviser Responsibilities

The research adviser has a responsibility to provide the skills and guidance necessary so that students have the resources to run productive research teams all semester long. The page is designed to help the research adviser recognize specific tasks to get done as well as inform those considering the research adviser role.

Overview of tasks for Research Adviser

• Familiarize yourself with each research project. Try to become as much of an expert as possible for each research project and how each team should conduct their research before the semester begins.
• Give input and review Detailed Task List each semester. Think about ways that teams can break down research into smaller pieces.
• Train new students on whole team trainings
• Ensure that research teams are equipped with the resources and knowledge to conduct research
• Meet with subteams at least once every two weeks
• Group facilitator, handle technical needs
• Hold one lab hour every week
• Participate in outreach events. Research Advisers are valuable leaders and should represent the team on campus.

Specific Responsibilities of Research Adviser

Pre-Semetester

Early Semester

Middle of Semester

End of Semester