Greetings from EnPoWER! With SURP 2026 around the corner, you might have several questions about how to approach and make the most of your research journey: What exactly is research? How should one begin? How do you identify your interests? How can you effectively navigate and progress through a research project? What are the different stages involved in research? What do professors expect from students undertaking research projects? To address all these questions and more, EnPoWER presents Research101: A one-stop session designed to guide students through the fundamentals of research and help them confidently begin their research journey. This specially curated session will feature insights from both professors and experienced students, offering perspectives on research opportunities, SURP projects, navigating academic interests, and building a strong foundation in research. Speakers for the session:

1. Prof. Jason R. Picardo, Department of Chemical Engineering
2. Samar Perwez, 4th year student, Electrical Engineering, IITB
3. Tushaar Jhamtani, 5th year student, MEMS, IITB

We strongly encourage all upcoming SURP participants and students interested in pursuing research in the future to attend this session, as it will cover essential guidance for successfully starting and navigating a research project. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the world of research and kickstart your journey in the right direction! The details of the session are as follows: Date: 15 May, Friday Time: 7:00 PM Venue: MS Teams (Online) Meeting ID: 441 364 230 049 65 Passcode: DU6j9dA7 Warm Regards, Anant Bartaria | Niti Mundra Institute Secretaries, Academic Affairs Heads, EnPoWER, IIT Bombay Contact number: 6263702299 | 7588138711 Email ID: enpower.iitb@gmail.com __ Siddhant Sumit Gupta General Secretary, Academic Affairs (UG) Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay Powai, Mumbai - 400076 Email: gsecaaug@iitb.ac.in UGAC Website: https://ugac-iitb.github.io/UGAC-IITB/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ugac.iitb/