Undergraduate Student Research

The Department of 生物学 is a huge proponent of undergraduate research. All 生物学 students are strongly encouraged to perform undergraduate research. These research experiences can benefit student learning by promoting critical thinking and problem solving. They also increase science knowledge in the chosen field by introducing students to published research and new technologies. 学生 may also benefit from the creativity required for research and enjoyment of scientific discovery.


At bet36365体育, all students are provided the opportunity to perform research. bet36365体育 has two programs that financially support undergraduate research with a stipend for the student and supply money. 学生 can apply for the Undergraduate Research Fellows (URF) program during the school year or the Summer Student Research program (SSRP). The 生物学 department also offers the prestigious INBRE program, which supports students interested in biomedical research careers. 


In order to get started, students should review the 教师 page to see what sorts of research projects are ongoing at bet36365体育. The student should then contact the faculty member to see if there is room in their research group for another student. 教师 can then assist students with designing a project and applying to the appropriate research programs.