 Hi, I'm Alex and I'm Zhizhao. A great way to find research opportunities at faculty mentors is to talk to people who are involved in research. I did this when I entered research myself and gained valuable advice. One example is a professor. Feel free to stop by their office hours or arrange a meeting to talk to them about their research. You can tell them you're interested in getting involved in research and ask whether they or any of their colleagues have available research opportunities. TAs and graduate students are another great resource. Many of them have leadership positions in research groups and have plenty of experience working on independent projects. Ask your TA if they know about any openings for research positions or ask for their advice on finding research opportunities or developing an independent research project. Academic counselors can also guide you towards research opportunities. Getting touched to ask if they can point you to a faculty mentor whose research interests align with yours or if they know about research opportunities in the department. Friends who are involved in research can also be a tremendous help. Ask them how they found their research opportunity for even more ideas. A final resource are the undergraduate research centers. Stop by to get information about research programs, scholarships, and more. Visit their websites for additional information. In no matter who you ask, remember to thank them for their help. Happy Research!