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Tim discovered undergraduate research as a student at Oklahoma State University when a peer introduced him to this idea of partnering with Faculty and doing research. Tim graduated with 3 different UG degrees -  in English, History and Political Science, each one with a thesis project.

Today, Tim champions and coordinates UG Research at the U of Colorado, Boulder.

On our podcast, Tim O\\u2019Neil talks about UG Research at UC Boulder, the role CUR plays, Impact of Research on Students, and finally the Advice for high schoolers.

Topics discussed in this episode:

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• Introducing Tim O\\u2019Neil, University of Colorado Boulder [0:46]
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• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:59]
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• Professional Background [4:49]
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• Personal UG Experience [8:42]
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• Research is Teachable [12:18]
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• Tim\\u2019s Role [15:39]
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• Introducing Students to UG Research [17:09]
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• Research Infrastructure [18:54]
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• Student Distribution [22:00]
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• CUR\\u2019s Role [24:21]
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• Success Stories - The Lightbulb Moment [27:23]
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• Research Impact on Students [31:31]
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• What\\u2019s Next? [33:20]
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• Advice for High Schoolers [35:16]
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Our Guest: Timothy O\\u2019Neil is the Asst. Director, Undergraduate Enrichment Programs at University of Colorado, Boulder. Tim received the Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science, History and English from Oklahoma State University. He then earned his Master\\u2019s degree in English at Oklahoma State University.

Memorable Quote: \\u201c And yes, everybody can do academic research. We do research all the time, intuitively as we engage with the world. And we bring up prior experience and apply critical thinking. And we\'re engaging in that activity all the time.\\u201d Timothy O\\u2019Neil.

Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode\\u2019s Transcript.

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