[header] How to get an undergraduate research position [title] Determine your area (s) of research interest. [step] What fascinates you and makes you want to learn more? Think about your major, your favorite classes, your hobbies, and your career goals. If you are having trouble narrowing down your interests, don't worry--that's part of what the undergraduate research experience is for. 
Brainstorm, make a list, and go with what seems most exciting and most promising. If you get into a research area and it ends up not being right for you, you can look into other research areas.