This article originally appeared in the UC Davis College of Letters & Science blog. Original Article

College students are often told undergraduate research will give them an edge in the job market. But the steps involved in finding a project can seem daunting. UC Davis makes the process easier with courses that open doors to meaningful research for all students.

How can you get involved with research in your first year at UC Davis? Transfer student Randi Pechacek tried a First Year Seminar-CURE, and ended up with a position in the prestigious Eisen Lab.