Prof. Harris was a school teacher before she became a University Professor. As a teacher you collect a lot of data. On academics, achievement test scores, how to motivate students, what time to day do they learn better etc.

Research on that data, helps teachers provide better education to the kids in their classrooms!

On our podcast, Prof. Harris talks about UG Research at Georgia Southern, the role CUR plays, Impact of Research on Students, Success Stories, and finally the Skills for high schoolers to do Research.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introducing Prof. Kymberly Harris, GSU [0:55]
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [2:20]
• Professional Background [5:02]
• Why UG Research? [9:09]
• Cascading Impact [11:49]
• Chair of UG Research [12:53]
• CUR’s Role [15:10]
• Student Participation [17:09]
• Engaging Students [20:21]
• Success Stories [24:11]
• Impact on Students [28:16]
• What’s Ahead? [31:59]
• Advice for High Schoolers [33:42]

Our Guest: Kymberly Harris is an Assoc. Professor in Elementary & Special Education & the Chair of Undergraduate Research Council at Georgia Southern University. Prof. Harris received the Bachelor of Arts degrees in secondary Education and Teaching from Athens State University. She then earned her PhD in Special Education and Teaching from the University of Alabama.

Memorable Quote: “ I mean, it [Research] is for everybody. It helps everybody, but it's especially helpful for those students who, you know, haven't really got their feet set in the path that they want to go because it gives them so much more interest.” Prof. Kymberly Harris on UG Research .

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