While doing her graduate program in Geology, Prof. Bhattacharyya found that Research shaped her understanding of her discipline. While teaching undergraduate classes, she wanted to bring that research experience to undergraduate students.

That drew her to UW Whitewater.

Prof. Bhattacharayya joins us on our podcast to talk about UG Research at UW Whitewater, CUR’s role, Infrastructure for Students & Faculty, success stories, and finally the skills needed to do research.

In particular, we discuss the following with her:

• Prof. Juk Bhattacharyya’s Background
• UG Research at UW Whitewater
• Student Success Stories
• Skills for High Schoolers

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introducing Prof. Juk Bhattacharyya, UW Whitewater [1:01]
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [2:28]
• Professional Background [5:25]
• Value of UG Research [6:42]
• Why Academia? [8:56]
• CUR’s Role [12:13]
• UG Research Infrastructure [15:25]
• Introducing UG Research at Freshman Orientation [22:43]
• Student Participation [23:20]
• Success Stories [24:53]
• Impact on Students [27:35]
• Research vs Classroom [31:18]
• What’s Next? [36:10]
• Participation across Disciplines [39:44]
• Advice for High Schoolers [42:25]

Our Guest: Juk Bhattacharyya is a Professor of Geology at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. Prof. Bhattacharyya graduated with a Master’s degree in Geology from the University of Calcutta and her PhD in Geology from the University of Minnesota.

Memorable Quote: “ Don't be afraid to talk to Professors. Professors don't bite and would love to have you come catch us in the hallways or in classes.” Prof. Bhattacharyya.

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