Table 6.

Research Motivations identified by Associates

Reasons	Yes (%)
Explore my interest in science	100.0
Gain hands-on experience in research	100.0
Have a good intellectual challenge	100.0
Clarify whether I wanted to pursue a science research career	95.2
Participate in a program with a strong reputation	90.3
Enhance my resume	90.3
Clarify whether graduate school would be a good choice for me	90.2
Clarify which field I want to study	90.0
Get good letters of recommendation	80.6
Work more closely with a particular faculty member	66.1