Lauren Cairco
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About
Lauren Cairco is a dedicated researcher whose work centers on undergraduate education, student retention, and the pipeline to graduate school. Her most influential contribution is the seminal paper “Improving retention and graduate recruitment through immersive research experiences for undergraduates,” which has garnered a combined 77 citations across its two versions. In this work, Cairco systematically demonstrates that immersive research experiences for undergraduates (REUs) are a powerful tool for increasing student retention and encouraging undergraduates to pursue graduate degrees. She also candidly addresses a critical challenge: the difficulty faculty advisors face in managing cohorts of undergraduate researchers with widely varying skill levels. By highlighting both the promise and the practical hurdles of REU programs, Cairco has provided a foundational framework for universities seeking to strengthen their undergraduate research initiatives. Her research offers actionable insights for educators and administrators, making her a key voice in the conversation about how to build more effective pathways from undergraduate study to advanced research careers.
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