Scope- The Research SIG provides a venue for scientists (MFS and MEsc students in particular) to discuss their research ideas, address curricular needs, and host guest speakers. Speakers provide advice and insight on the scientific process and cover topics such as developing hypotheses, experiment designs, proposals, field research strategies, analytical tools, and publishing in the broader context of research. The meetings allow students to compare and contrast their varying experiences in research and to get feedback and suggestions from peers. This SIG is complementary to the Research Methods courses and provides a space for social and natural science students to collaborate and learn from one another.