"Eminently useful. . . . This is an excellent book of value for any faculty member involved in undergraduate research, for undergraduate advisers working with various students, and for virtually any undergraduate."
— Council on Undergraduate Research, on the First Edition
"Many undergraduate students want to do research for one reason or another, but may not know much about it or how to get a position. The language is straightforward . . . and the tone is aimed directly at undergraduate students; it's clear from the beginning that the authors are highly attuned to the college student's mindset and lifestyle. . . . I would definitely recommend this book for early undergraduate students who are considering a career in the sciences."
— Student Doctor Network, on the First Edition
“Focused, functional, and accessible, Getting In will help students who are new to the process to look for, evaluate, apply to, interview for, and select research experiences. Importantly, it removes a lot of the barriers to success faced by students with fewer resources, experience, and supports, and in doing so increases access and opportunity for all students in STEMM.”
— Laura Rico-Beck, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago
“A terrific guidebook for students early on in their science research career. Getting In provides an organized plan, including strategies, timelines, and examples, to help students move from questioning to well educated, from uncertain to confident in their qualifications and goals. It is a treasure trove of broadly applicable resources for advisors, mentors, and students in classrooms and research labs.”
— Susan Bush Tripp, Natural Sciences Department, Metropolitan State University
"In the second edition of their user’s manual for undergraduate research experiences, lab manager Grey and principal investigator Oppenheimer present an exhaustive look at the 'hidden curriculum' behind lab culture. The book is divided into two parts. The first provides an overview of why research experience is valuable, describes research culture, and advises students on proper expectations for lab experiences. The second walks students through the process of searching, applying, and interviewing for research positions. Getting In is encyclopedic . . . [and] provides a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of the undergraduate research experience."
— Physics Today, "Books that stood out in 2023"
"This book provides a fantastic and comprehensive overview of all aspects of undergraduate research in STEM fields. . . . The authors are both experienced science faculty who have mentored many students in their labs. . . . This book is great for many groups such as undergraduates thinking about research or those already engaged in such work as well as their faculty mentors. It can be used as part of a course that meets to provide mentoring for undergraduate researchers and is an inexpensive, enjoyable, and a fun read as well."
— Plant Science Bulletin