The Undergraduate Summer Research Program course is a non-credit seminar course, required for any student participating in the Tandon Summer Research Program, that has the following goals: -to review the program's deadlines, timeline, rules, processes, and calendar of events -to coordinate the various seminars, lectures, and other events associated with the program -to introduce strategies and tips for better academic and professional advancement -to provide better insight into research professions and the different paths for entry into this field -to foster a better program community that discusses questions, issues, and concerns surrounding STEM research. Department permission required