The Leadership Alliance’s Virtual Professional Development Series (VPD) is designed for undergraduate students who are interested in exploring a research career. The VPD is designed for all students - from those who are just beginning to understand what research is to those with multiple research experiences. The VPD will:

• Improve your understanding of the overall research process

• Provide a better understanding of research opportunities across disciplines and subject areas

• Introduce you to professionals in industry, academia, and government who are affecting social change through their research

• Give you increased confidence for future research opportunity and graduate school application processes

• Improve your networking skills and expand your network at multiple careers levels

• Understand careers that are available to research professionals

• Inspire hope, ignite curiosity, and help propel you to the next phase of your academic career

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