理学院本科生研究

The 理学院 has over 100 faculty within the seven departments mentoring students in undergraduate research.

为什么要做研究？ Participating in research is often the greatest and most fulfilling experience a student can have as an undergraduate. 学生s get to know a faculty member and other students in a close-knit research group. They learn how to approach research to answer scientific questions. Many graduate schools, medical schools, and dental schools require or strongly encourage undergraduate research.  Potential employers also look favorably on students who have had research experience.

谁:  Any student majoring in one of the 理学院 degrees who is interested in a rewarding undergraduate experience can join a research group with one of the COS faculty.

当:  Depends on the faculty member and their research project, but most students can begin anytime.  越早越好。  Beginning research during a student’s sophomore (and even Freshman) year is ideal.

在:  Most students usually, but not always, work with a faculty member who teaches in the department in which their degree is given.  However, there are many cross disciplinary projects that have students from various majors working with a faculty mentor.

怎样去:  以下是确定教师导师和研究项目的建议：

• Download a list of the 目前的研究机会 by clicking the top button on the right. All 理学院 faculty who are currently mentoring students in research projects are listed, including a description of their projects and contact information. Many students work with faculty who are in a different department than their major. Once projects of interest are identified, email the faculty to make an appointment to:

1. 询问项目的细节。
2. Ask about expectations, including # of hours per week students typically work in the lab.
3. 申请加入课题组，如果有空间和兴趣。
• If a class sparks your interest, talk to the professor about their research and the possibility of doing research with them.
• If you are interested in a particular subject, find a professor who teaches that or a similar subject. 和他们谈谈这个主题和他们的研究项目。
• Talk to Department Chairs or Advisors about who is doing research in the College of Science.