Thinking about Joining the Walter Lab?
ADVICE
FOR
UNDERGRADS
To join our lab, please send a detailed email to Dr. Walter: ewalter@csufresno.edu.
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Ask about openings in the lab.
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Describe what knowledge or skills you hope to learn as part of doing research.
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Share your future career goal
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Explain why you are interested in our research
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All Majors are welcome in the Walter Lab! Please do not hesitate to ask about openings, even if you are not a biology major.
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Undergrad Students in our lab have gone on to careers in:
College Science and Math Teaching, College Advising, Statistics, Data Analytics, Medicine, Genetic Counseling, Public Health, K-12 Education, Psychiatry, and Psychology/Counseling.
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Many students who did undergraduate research in the Walter Lab have continued their education beyond undergraduate degrees, and have gone on to be successful applicants to graduate and professional programs!
Advice for Joining the Walter Lab
The Walter lab explores college science teaching and learning. Our work is at the intersection of biology, psychology, sociology, and education.
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The first step to joining a research lab is sending a detailed email to the principal investigator (the PI). In this case, you should email Dr. Walter at ewalter@csufresno.edu.
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Introduce yourself
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Share your career goal
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Explain why you are interested in our research
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Care about the problems the Walter lab is working to solve. We are NOT accepting students who wish to do work only for a letter of recommendation.
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To become familiar with our work, please explore the "Projects" page or visit Research Publications.
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​January 2025 update - The Walter lab is no longer accepting grad students to start in Fall 2025. We expect more space for graduate students to be available in Spring or Fall 2026. Please email Dr. Walter to discuss opportunities!​
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If you are interested in undergraduate research, we often have room in our lab. Please send an email to start a conversation about opportunities!
CONTACT DR. WALTER
IF YOU AREN'T SURE HOW TO ADDRESS ME, I PREFER TO GO BY
"DR. WALTER" or "PROFESSOR WALTER"
ADVICE
FOR FUTURE
GRAD
STUDENTS
To begin, send a detailed email to Dr. Walter at ewalter@csufresno.edu.
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Ask about openings in the lab for the semester you wish to join.
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Share your future career goals
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Explain what attracted you to our lab. For example, our lab works in biology education, diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM, and in STEM student success at the college level. What are your interests tied to these issues?
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Describe your background and training
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Include a resume and unofficial transcripts.
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January 2025 update - The Walter lab is no longer accepting grad students to start in Fall 2025. We expect more space for graduate students to be available in Spring or Fall 2026. Please email Dr. Walter to discuss opportunities!
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Grad students in our lab have gone on to:
PhD Programs in Science Education, Positions in Community College Teaching, and department lead positions in Middle and High School Science Departments.