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[deleted357625]

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My CC doesn't have research opportunities but my I'm thinking of asking my (Bio 1) professor who does research.

But, she works as a professor part-time at the CC and has her other job at UT southwestern. Would it be appropriate to ask her if i could help or get some exposure to researching with her?

 

[Astarael]

I can't see how it would hurt to ask. You might run into problems doing research with her at UT since you're not enrolled there. Just say something along the lines of, "I know there might be problems with this since I'm not enrolled there, but would there be any way I could do research with you?" That way you get your question answered while acknowledging that it isn't her fault if you can't do it.

 

[acb88]

Don't see why not. If she is willing, you could probably get an "internship" type position

 

[Kaustikos]

My CC doesn't have research opportunities but my I'm thinking of asking my (Bio 1) professor who does research.

But, she works as a professor part-time at the CC and has her other job at UT southwestern. Would it be appropriate to ask her if i could help or get some exposure to researching with her?

How is it going to hurt you? Ask her.

 

[deleted357625]

I can't see how it would hurt to ask. You might run into problems doing research with her at UT since you're not enrolled there. Just say something along the lines of, "I know there might be problems with this since I'm not enrolled there, but would there be any way I could do research with you?" That way you get your question answered while acknowledging that it isn't her fault if you can't do it.

Yea it just doesn't sound right or if i would be able too. Because i don't think she's affiliated with any schools, she works at UT southwestern and does cardiovascular research and works part-time at a CC which i attend.

I would ask if i could volunteer maybe? But, it's like her other job.

 

[slatermd]

My CC doesn't have research opportunities but my I'm thinking of asking my (Bio 1) professor who does research.

But, she works as a professor part-time at the CC and has her other job at UT southwestern. Would it be appropriate to ask her if i could help or get some exposure to researching with her?

Definitely ask. If necessary, bribe with Turkish coffee 😉

 

[deleted357625]

Definitely ask. If necessary, bribe with Turkish coffee 😉

Yea I'm thinking about just doing it, and Turkish coffee just might do it hah

 

[Astarael]

Yea it just doesn't sound right or if i would be able too. Because i don't think she's affiliated with any schools, she works at UT southwestern and does cardiovascular research and works part-time at a CC which i attend.

I would ask if i could volunteer maybe? But, it's like her other job.

Research comes in two varieties: academic and private. If she is doing her research with either of the colleges/universities she works at, that would be considered academic, and you might have a shot. Academic research might seem like another job, but it really isn't. It's just a part of her duties at that institution. If she does her research for a company, that would be different (you wouldn't be able to do anything then), but it does not sound like this is the case.

 

[deleted357625]

Research comes in two varieties: academic and private. If she is doing her research with either of the colleges/universities she works at, that would be considered academic, and you might have a shot. Academic research might seem like another job, but it really isn't. It's just a part of her duties at that institution. If she does her research for a company, that would be different (you wouldn't be able to do anything then), but it does not sound like this is the case.

Well UT Southwestern is a medical center where her primary job is, but on the side she has the Part-time job at the CC I attend. They don't affiliate, I don't think she's like a professor who does research for the school because I go to a CC not a university.

 

[Astarael]

Well UT Southwestern is a medical center where her primary job is, but on the side she has the Part-time job at the CC I attend. They don't affiliate, I don't think she's like a professor who does research for the school because I go to a CC not a university.

I get that; my point was that if she does research in any sort of academic setting, you might be able to work with her. If it was a private setting, you would definitely be out. But since she works in an academic setting (at least that's what I get from what you've said so far) the only way that you can know whether she would be open to you doing research with her is to ask. Maybe it will be a problem that you don't go to the university that she does research at, and maybe it won't. You won't know unless you ask her.

On another note, it really sounds to me like you are trying to talk yourself out of this. If you want to do research, and have an avenue that is possibly open to you, why are you not pursuing it? The worst case scenario here is that she says no. It's not like she'll be really angry with you for asking a simple question like this.

Edit: If your confusion is coming from the fact that UT Southwestern is an academic medical center not affiliated with an undergraduate institution, that's understandable. However, there are students of some sort trained there which makes it a for-sure academic setting. They might not have a habit of taking undergrads in, but you won't know until you ask.

 

[deleted357625]

I get that; my point was that if she does research in any sort of academic setting, you might be able to work with her. If it was a private setting, you would definitely be out. But since she works in an academic setting (at least that's what I get from what you've said so far) the only way that you can know whether she would be open to you doing research with her is to ask. Maybe it will be a problem that you don't go to the university that she does research at, and maybe it won't. You won't know unless you ask her.

On another note, it really sounds to me like you are trying to talk yourself out of this. If you want to do research, and have an avenue that is possibly open to you, why are you not pursuing it? The worst case scenario here is that she says no. It's not like she'll be really angry with you for asking a simple question like this.

Edit: If your confusion is coming from the fact that UT Southwestern is an academic medical center not affiliated with an undergraduate institution, that's understandable. However, there are students of some sort trained there which makes it a for-sure academic setting. They might not have a habit of taking undergrads in, but you won't know until you ask.

No I'm not trying to talk myself out, I'm just the type of person who likes to have a better understanding of the whole thing before i go off and ask.
Thanks for your responses, you've cleared up a lot of things that I was never aware of.
But, i will ask for sure, if it's not possible i will ask if she knows anyone etc..

👍

 

[acb88]

I work at UT Southwestern and they have tons of interns and research assistants at all levels (even undergraduates I believe). It is a great academic institution, and does a lot of programing for undergraduates to get them to pursue research. Just ask your professor if you can work in her lab, and even if she says no, the chances are that she will refer you to someone else. It seems like you have a great jumping-off point to get some research experience.

 

[URHere]

One thing you may want to consider is that your community college professor may not be the principal investigator of the group at UT Southwestern.

In my personal experience, academic researchers who teach at the community college level tend to be post-docs who are trying to build a teaching resume. If this is the case with your professor, she may not be able to give you a research position, but she may be able to land you an interview with her PI.

I'm not saying this is the case here, but it is something to keep in mind.

 

[deleted357625]

One thing you may want to consider is that your community college professor may not be the principal investigator of the group at UT Southwestern.

In my personal experience, academic researchers who teach at the community college level tend to be post-docs who are trying to build a teaching resume. If this is the case with your professor, she may not be able to give you a research position, but she may be able to land you an interview with her PI.

I'm not saying this is the case here, but it is something to keep in mind.

Sounds about right, see i didn't know that. Thanks for the info