undergraduate research credit

The Biological Sciences major is offered in both the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Arts & Sciences . The major is administered by The Office of Undergraduate Biology.

Biological Sciences

Research for Credit

Biog 2990/4990, independent research for credit during the academic year, (we do not allow students to pre-enroll in research for credit).

Over 500 students each semester earn academic credit for undergraduate research by enrolling in independent research courses. Most students enroll in 2-4 credits of research (3-5 hours per credit). A student’s research mentor can be in any department as long as the research is biological in nature. A faculty member or research associate must supervise the research. Students often work directly with a graduate student, technician, or postdoctoral scientist in the lab.

The deadline has past to enroll in BIOG 2990/4990, which was February 23rd. If you are still interested in enrolling in research for credit late, see below:  

• All students need to submit the BIOG 2990/4990 online enrollment form. If you wish to add research late, you will need to email Kristy Long ( kll25 [at] cornell.edu (kll25[at]cornell[dot]edu) ) to request a link to the online enrollment form.
• All students need to submit a petition to their college requesting the late add. Please see: How to add BIOG 2990/4990 late by college
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BIOG 2990, Introduction to Research

Intended for students new to undergraduate research. Students enrolled in BIOG 2990 may be reading the scientific literature, learning research techniques and assisting with ongoing research. Credit hours are variable (maximum of 3 credits) and grading is S/U only. This course is a prerequisite for BIOG 4990.

BIOG 4990, Independent Research in Biology

Students work more independently on a research project. You do not have to generate your own research topic. More typically, students get involved in the ongoing research of the lab. The prerequisite for BIOG 4990 is the completion of one semester of BIOG 2990 or previous research experience. You will need to prepare a brief research description as part of the BIOG 4990 application. We encourage you to work with your research mentor to draft this in advance of applying.

We do not pre-enroll for BioG 2990 or BioG 4990. You must complete the online enrollment form at the start of the semester.

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BIOG 4997-Biological Sciences Practical Training

• What is BIOG 4997
• How to enroll in BIOG 4997

BIOG 4997 is a .25 credit, S/U independent study course that offers students in the Biological Sciences major an opportunity to reflect on professional and personal growth, challenges, and opportunities resulting from a recent internship or training experience. International students should contact the Office of Global Learning to determine if they need work authorization. Typically these internships/experiences take place in the summer and students, in the semester they return to campus, write a paper describing their work experience and how it connects to the major, their career goals, as well as the overall learning objectives of the Biological Sciences major. The value of the course is in the deep reflection on expectations, successes, challenges and skills and knowledge gained during the internship.

Fill out the BIOG 4997 enrollment form . Once the form is reviewed by the Office of Undergraduate Studies, you will receive an enrollment number so you can enroll through student center.

Email bioresearch [at] cornell.edu with any questions.

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

• Search the literature to become familiar with scientific studies related to their field of interest
• Read and discuss scientific literature relevant to their field
• Discuss the general research area with other lab members in a casual setting
• Understand and apply methodology used in by the lab group with the assistance of a mentor
• Search the literature to become familiar with the existing body of work relevant to their research area
• Explain how their research fits into existing knowledge within that field of study, demonstrating understanding of “the big picture”
• As relevant, formulate or describe hypotheses and predictions for the research question they are working on
• Work collaboratively with other researchers – including their mentor – demonstrating effective, professional communication and problem-solving skills
• Apply appropriate procedures and technical skills to accomplish their research goals with the guidance of a mentor
• Organize data effectively and maintain appropriate records (e.g., meta-data) such that their mentor can easily access these data and understand all components of data files
• Explain their research project either verbally or in writing to multiple audiences including others in their field and a broader audience (educated, non-specialist)
• Reflect on their research experience to identify personal strengths and opportunities for growth, and how the experience informs their future educational and career goals

Research Opportunities

The Allen School is committed to offering research opportunities to its undergraduate majors. Research is an exciting, and sometimes challenging, process of discovering something completely new and communicating the discovery to others. For a research result to be meaningful, it must be shared for others to apply or build upon.

Research involves many aspects: investigating prior work, experimenting, inventing, reasoning (proofs), collaboration, organization, writing, and speaking. If there is no chance of failure, it is not research. Projects can vary. Always choose one that you think you would enjoy.

Finding a Research Project

Types of research credit.

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Research Funding

Departmental honors and senior thesis, cross-departmental research.

What is ugrad research?  |  Why should I get involved in research?  |  What are the prerequisites for research?  | I don't have the prereqs! |  How can I apply?

• What is ugrad research?
• Research is a fancy way of saying 'creating new knowledge.' Researchers tackle problems that have unclear solutions and produce new ways of solving these problems.
• Ugrad research is an opportunity to learn the research mindset and build a relationship with a mentor. This mindset looks different in different subfields (theory, ml/robotics, HCI) and mentors will also have different personal styles.
• Why should I get involved in research?
• The main reason is if you want to see what research looks like as a career / think you may want a PhD. Undergraduate research is (unsurprisingly) one of the best ways to experiment with research as a career path.
• Ugrad research is an experience that is also sometimes transferrable to industry - some subfields, especially in machine learning, HCI, and ubicomp will be programming-heavy and can demonstrate experience for SWE roles.
• What are the prerequisites for research?
• This will depend a lot on the subfield you are interested in. Here are a few sample research subfields and the type of work you might encounter:
• Human-Computer Interaction : HCI researchers ask, how do humans use computers? How can we make those interactions more seamless? Better for people with disabilities? HCI research often will involve coding, user studies, and data analysis.
• Machine learning/robotics : ML/robotics researchers ask, how can we teach computers to learn? What techniques does the literature use, and how can we improve on that? ML/robotics research will often be coding heavy and may involve matrix calculus/linear algebra. Taking CSE446 (ML) and math coursework is often recommended.
• Computational/synthetic biology : comp/synth bio researchers ask, how can computational techniques advance our understanding of biology? This field is broad and may require prior knowledge in biology or an aptitude to read papers from both computer science and biology. Research may look like work in the wetlab, data analysis / visualization, or coding.
• Theory : theory researchers ask, what can we prove using math? Theory often stands alone from other research areas in that coding is infrequently needed - most of the work is reviewing literature and proving theorems. Strong performance in CSE311/421, high level math coursework, or taking graduate level theory courses is recommended.
• This is not a complete list of subfields, and every subfield is different!
• Positions will usually outline the prerequisite courses or skillsets that are expected, so use those to gauge whether you would be a competitive applicant for the position. Otherwise, you can always reach out to the faculty or graduate students you are interested in working with to see if there are other openings that match your background better.
• I don't have the prereqs! What should I do?
• Colloquia  (CSE590) are amazing ways to explore a new field, meet grad students, and see cutting edge research! Plus, you can elect to get 1 credit.
• Take the relevant classes to your subfield and/or do personal projects
• Consider summer research internships like the Research Experience for Undergrads (REUs) or internships at a national laboratory
• What subfield am I interested in? Do I want to work on something specific (e.g. improving mobile communication access for rural communities) or something broad (e.g. exploring HCI as a subfield)?
• Why am I interested in doing research? Maybe you're interested in research to a) try it out, b) explore a new subfield, or c) deepen knowledge in a subfield you're interested in.
• How has my prior experience clarified my interests and passions? Did you take a class and really liked the style of thinking? How do you approach problems?
• Start at cs.uw.edu/findingresearch - some faculty and labs already have an established pipeline for applicants. If you do not see a faculty/subfield of interest, go to Faculty by Expertise  to see faculty by their subfield. If you are interested in theory, the process is slightly different since there are fewer theory researchers. Your best bet is reaching out directly to theory faculty  with some topics of interest, and continuing to take theory-related courses.

The best way to do this is to explore, and the CSE department has a number of ways to do this.

• Check out the  research project home pages  to find out what research faculty members are doing. Here is an additional page specifically made for CSE undergrads with specific information about research labs and researchers and how to get involved with them. Building connections with graduate students and asking them about projects they are working on can also be a good way to learn more about research opportunities.
• Attend Faculty Colloquia in the Fall of each year (previous colloquia are archived in the  Colloquia On-Demand  webpage).
• Talk to the faculty teaching your classes about their work, and other related work going on in the department. This can help you discover what you may be interested in.
• Connect with PhD students about undergraduate opportunities. Faculty are very busy, so most undergraduate research opportunities are with PhD students.

Step 2: Discuss your research interests with a potential sponsor.

Occasionally, faculty members and graduate students will advertise research projects for undergraduates. It is not wise simply to wait for these announcements. It is better to approach a PhD Student with the knowledge of their projects and how your experience and background can benefit them. Contact them via e-mail to set up a time to discuss  their work. If it seems like a fit, it is worthwhile: (1) to discuss the planned duration of your research (either in terms of number of credits or number of quarters) and expected outcomes (for example, if you are expected to write papers or do a presentation at the end), (2) to make a plan for when you will start, and (3) to determine if you will work for academic credit (either C/NC or graded) or for pay (not all faculty offer paid research opportunities). There are ways to work on the same project for both pay and credit, but it must be clearly articulated which hours are paid and which hours are for credit. Students may not receive both pay and credit for the same hours of research work. If you have questions, please see an academic advisor to clarify your plans.

Step 3: Register for research credits during the quarterly class registration process.

Each research credit hour carries the expectation of three hours of work per week (1 credit = 3 hours per week, 2 credits = 6 hours per week, etc.). Use the CSE research registration tool  to get the add-code you need to enter when you register for classes.

Step 4 (for students pursuing CSE or College honors): Sign up for honors.

Make sure you are familiar with the CSE honors enrollment process and expectations .

Step 5: Complete research.

Be proactive in communicating with your research advisor and in making sure project goals/requirements are clear. One of the skills developed through engagement in research is the ability to work independently; therefore, you will be expected to be somewhat self-directed. Your faculty sponsor is the one to determine if you have met the requirements and expectations of the research project, so checking in periodically to make sure you are on track is a good idea. You should turn in any results, assignments or written work to them, and they will submit your grades at the end of the quarter. Research credits are subject to the UW's numerical and letter grading system . Honors students are required to do research and write a senior thesis.

Each year a Best Senior Thesis Award is given.

NOTE: Students who wish to participate in research outside of CSE can only use it toward CSE senior electives if they get a CSE faculty sponsor and register for CSE 498/496 credit. Please discuss this with an advisor if you have questions about conducting research in another department and applying it toward CSE requirements.

CSE 498, CSE 496, and CSE 499 are used to provide you with academic credit towards your degree requirements for research activities and/or independent projects conducted under the supervision of a faculty member (see detailed descriptions below).The department strongly encourages research and independent project participation by undergraduates both as a way to sample and prepare for graduate school and to work on the leading edge of the field.

Both CSE 498  (maximum of 9 credits) and CSE 496  (maximum of 9 credits) may be used to fulfill Computer Science & Engineering electives and are graded courses. The difference between the two is that CSE 496 is for students enrolled in the University or Departmental Honors programs. CSE 499 may be used only as free elective credit and is graded credit/no-credit. You may register for CSE 499 for a quarter or two prior to fully engaging in a research project under CSE 498/496.

The number of496/498/499credits you take per quarter may vary. However, the average is 3-4 quarterly credits. Expect the workload to be approximately 3-4 hours per week per credit.

A faculty member must officially supervise all projects. A CSE graduate student or industry supervisor may, under the direction of a faculty member, also supervise your work. A faculty member is always responsible for the grading of every research project. Honors projects include an additional requirement that is laid out in detail on the honors webpage. (The content of the honors paper is determined by the student and supervising faculty. The paper is submitted as part of the final grade for the project. Since honors projects span multiple quarters, a student should receive an "X" until a final grade is submitted the last quarter of the project.)

You may not be paid an hourly salary and receive credit for the same research hours. However, if resources allow, it is possible to split research by having some hours paid and some counting towards credit.

CSE 498, 496 Research Projects

To receive graded research, you should describe a development, survey literature, or conduct a small research project in an area of specialization. Objectives are: (1) applying and integrating classroom material from several courses, (2) becoming familiar with professional literature, (3) gaining experience in writing a technical document, and (4) enhancing employability through the evidence of independent work. Your project may cover an area in computer science and engineering or an application to another field. The work normally extends over more than one quarter. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Students pursuing 496, honors, must complete all 9 credits, their senior thesis, and oral presentation on the same project.

CSE 499 Reading and Research (1-24)

Available for CSE majors to do reading and research in the field. Usable as a free elective, but it cannot be taken in place of a core course or Computer Science & Engineering senior elective. 499 can be a good way to experiment with a research project before committing to 9 credits of honors work or further graded research. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Credit/No credit.

CSE 498, 496, or 499 Registration

The type of research credits a student can enroll in is dependent on the student’s faculty mentor. The flowcharts below describe the research credits you are eligible to enroll in.

If you are a CSE major requesting research registration with an Allen School full-time faculty member, follow the instructions below:

• Log in to your MyCSE webpage.
• Scroll down the front page until you see the "Apply for Research" box.
• Check to make sure the default quarter is accurate; this is especially important when signing up for fall quarter as summer may still be listed.
• Fill in the online form requesting research. If you plan to work with a CSE grad student, you should list their faculty advisor as your research advisor on the form.
• An email will be sent to your faculty advisor, who will then go online to approve the request.
• Once the request has been approved, you will be sent an email with an add code to use to register.
• Important last step: actually REGISTER for the approved credits.

You are responsible for making sure that you do not over-enroll for more than 9 credits of graded, 498 research (9 credits allowed/required for honors).

Faculty members who have NSF research grants can apply for NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) as supplements to their existing grants. You should remind your faculty sponsor about this opportunity. This site also gives information about REU programs at other universities for which you may be eligible. The Mary Gates Endowment and the Washington NASA Space Grant Program  have research grants for undergraduates.

For full requirements on how to graduate with departmental honors, please see the departmental honors web page .

Students typically complete their thesis during their last quarter of research. Once a decision is made to pursue departmental honors, you should notify your faculty advisor and determine a topic for your senior thesis. The honors research and project should be completed with one faculty member, or, in the rare instance where you need to switch advisors, faculty within the same area of research as the original advisor.

Once the thesis is completed, one copy should be submitted to the faculty supervisor and one to the CSE undergraduate advisors. If you do not meet the honors thesis requirements, you will not graduate with honors even if  you have successfully completed nine credits of research. In many cases, faculty will not issue grades for honors research until the entire project is finished and approved.

Undergraduate Thesis Archive

All CSE honors theses, including the past winners of the Best Senior Thesis Award, are published online as part of the UW CSE Undergraduate Thesis Archive .

Students can pursue research in any department. However, if they are doing CSE-related work and wish to earn CSE research credits they must find a CSE faculty member to sponsor the research. Credit types, amounts, and grading would then be worked out between the facutly sponsor, the student, and the research advisor in the other department. This should be arranged prior to beginning a project.

Research Credit

In order to register for undergraduate research credit, students must complete college-specific forms. Each college establishes its own deadline, which is usually during the first week of each semester. Forms are submitted to the student's college Dean's office, who will approve and register the student accordingly. Students are not able to course request or register themselves for undergraduate research credit hours. 

Students may conduct 1-3 credit hours of research each semester, noting that this is equivalent to 3-15 hours of actual research. 

College Forms

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

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Pamplin College of Business

College of Engineering

College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences

College of Natural Resources and Environment

College of Science

Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine

Other Forms

Undergraduate Research Student Training and Compliance Form

Undergraduate Research Student Volunteer Form

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Many students earn credit for undergraduate research they do at Cornell during the academic year.

Credit is not given for research done off-campus, unless it is done with a Cornell professor who is working off-campus.

Contact your college undergraduate research advisor for more information about credit in your area of study. There are limits to the amount of research credit that you can earn.

A number of colleges and majors have courses designated for students conducting research. Expect that there will be conditions for how credit is earned. For example, the course may be S/U only and it may carry 2-3 credits. Research course requirements vary across disciplines, but expectations are likely to be similar to standard lecture courses: you will be expected to read scholarship relevant to the project and learn relevant research techniques, skills or approaches.

Research Supervisors

Your research supervisor will help you set goals and plan your work. The amount of credit you receive, how many hours you work per week for that credit, and how you report your progress will be determined by the faculty member supervising your research. There is a general rule of understanding at Cornell that each credit hour is worth 3 hours of work per week, but many faculty will want you to work 4 or even 5 hours per week for each credit. In advance, discuss your faculty supervisor’s expectations for a “satisfactory” versus an “unsatisfactory” grade.

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Research for Credit and Research Courses

Research for credit.

Students who are interested in receiving academic credit for their research should talk with their faculty mentors and academic advisors to enroll in 4998 (Research Thesis) or 4999 (Research). A good rule to follow is that 1 credit hour should equal 3 hours in the lab or working on the project.

Research Courses

Many departments and colleges offer courses for students to introduce them to research methods, or have a research component in the course. Below is a list of courses.

College of Arts and Sciences

• ANTHROP 3005 – Careers with Anthropology
• ANTHROP 5603 – Strategy of Archaeological Field Research
• ANTHROP 5650 – Research Design and Ethnographic Methods
• ANTHROP 5651 – Spatial Analysis for Anthropologists
• ASTRON 2895 - Topics in Astrophysics
• CHEM 1620 - General Chemistry for Majors II
• CHEM 1920H - Honors General Chemistry II
• CHEM 2210 - Analytical Chemistry I: Quantitative Analysis
• CHEM 2550 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
• CHEM 4410 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory
• CHEM 4880 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory\
• BIOCHEM 5621 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory
• COMM 3163 Communication Industry Research Methods
• COMM 3160 Communication Research Methods
• COMM 3165 Evaluation and Usability Testing
• COMM 4665 Human Communication in Social Networks
• Design 3200: Design Research 1
• Design 4200: Design Research 2
• Design 5200: Design Research 3
• CHINESE 4380 - The Chinese Language
• CHINESE 4383 - The Chinese Language and Its Script
• CHINESE 4402 - Traditional Chinese Fiction in Translation
• CHINESE 4403 - Modern Chinese Literature in Translation
• CHINESE 4404 - Chinese Drama
• CHINESE 4405 - China in Chinese Film
• CHINESE 4407 - Eco-literature in China
• JAPANSE 4400 - Japanese Film and Visual Media
• JAPANSE 4401 - Japanese Literature and Film in Critical Perspective
• KOREAN 2451 - Korean Literature in Translation
• KOREAN 5380 - Korean Linguistics
• KOREAN 5400 - Performance Traditions of Korea
• KOREAN 5455 - Interdisciplinary Courses in Korean Art, Music, Film, and Theatre
• ECON 4960H - Honors Seminar in Economics
• EEOB 3270 - Evolution, Ecology, and Transmission of Infectious Diseases  (Online Summer Term)
• EEOB 3310.01 - Evolution
• EEOB 3410 - Ecology
• EEOB 3494 - Entering Independent Research
• EEOB 3498 - Undergraduate Research in Behavioral Ecology
• FILMSTD 4895 - Advanced Seminar: Topics in Film Studies

All of our 4000 level seminars include a research component, the courses are HISTORY 4005; 4015; 4125; 4217; 4255; 5285; 4410; 4430; 4525; 4575; 4625; 4675; 4705 and 4795.

• HISTART 3010H - Gender and Sexuality in Western Art
• HISTART 4001 - Writing Seminar in History of Art
• HISTART 4010 - An Introduction to the Methods and Theories of Art History
• HISTART 4016 - Senior Research Seminar in History of Art

All of our courses for majors at the 5000-level have a research component

• INTSTDS 5702 - Research on Organized Violence
• Linguistics Outside the Classroom program: LING 2000 - Introduction to Linguistics, LING 2051 - Analyzing the Sounds of Langage, and LING 3701 - Language and the Mind.
• LING 3191 - Linguistics Internship
• LING 4780 - Undergraduate Research Seminar
• LING/PSYCH/EDUTL 5700 - Training in Informal Sciences Outreach

Micro 2000: Introduction to Microbiology Research

Micro 2100: Wild yeast: Isolation to Fermentation

Micro 4000: Introduction to microbiology

Micro 4100: General Microbiology

Micro 4140: Molecular Microbiology Laboratory

Micro 5546: Food Micro Laboratory

Micro 5161: Introduction to Computational Genomics

• MOLGEN 2220H - Introduction to Molecular Life Sciences
• MOLGEN 3300 - General Plant Biology
• MOLGEN 4501 - General Genetics Laboratory
• MOLGEN 4502 - Expanded General Genetic Laboratory
• MOLGEN 5601 - Eukaryotic Molecular Genetics Lab
• MOLGEN 5602 - Eukaryotic Cell Development Biology Lab
• PHYSICS 2095 - Introductory Physics Seminar
• PSYCH 4510 - Cognitive Psychology Laboratory
• PSYCH 4520 - Social Psychology Laboratory
• RUSSIAN 4191 - Internship for Russian Majors
• RUSSIAN 5160 - Russian for Open-Source Media Research: Reading & Listening Comprehension, Analysis, and Translation
• SOCIOL 3487 - Research Methods in Sociology

All Spanish and Portuguese Honors Courses (Designated with an H) have a research or fieldwork component

• SPANISH 5201 - Spanish in the Health Professions
• SPANISH 5630 - Seminar in Hispanic Linguistics
• SPANISH 5650 - Seminar in Iberian Literatures and Cultures
• SPANISH 5660 - Seminar in Latin American Literatures and Cultures
• SPANISH 5689S - Spanish in Ohio: An Experiential Course
• PORTGSE 5611 - The Portuguese Language
• HDFS 2900 - Methods in Human Ecology Research
• HUMNNTR 3780H - Research Methods in Nutrition
• KNSISM 4900 - Researching in Sport Industry

College of Engineering

• Food S.U.R.E. Program

College of Food, Agriculture, and Environment Studies

• ANIMSCI 2500H - Freshman Research Seminar
• ANIMSCI 3191 - General Internship Course
• ANIMSCI 3500 - Professional Neworking in Animal Sciences
• HCS 4193 - Individual Studies

College of Medicine

• BIOETHC 2010 - Ethics of Biomedical Science Research
• MEDCOLL 2220 - Introduction to Biomedical and Healthcare Research (1 Credit Hour)
• MEDCOLL 2225 - Biomedical and Healthcare Research Journal Club (1 Credit Hour)
• MEDCOLL 3998 - Design, Analysis and Dessemination of Biomedical and Healthcare Research - (3 Credit Hours)
• BIOPHARM 4250 - Undergraduate Independent Study in Pharmacology/Pharmacogenomics
• PATHOL 4000 - Undergraduate Research in Molecular Pathology
• MEDCOLL 4660E - Primary Care across Countries
• BIOPHARM/CBG/HTHRHSC/INTMED/MEDMCIM/NEUROSC/PATHOL/PEDS/PHYSIO 4998 - Undergraduate Research - College of Medicine Departments
• BIOPHRM/MEDMCIM/NEUROSC 4999 - Thesis Research - College of Medicine Departments
• MEDCOLL 5000 - Responsible Conduct of Research & Research Ethics (1 Credit Hour)
• BMI 5740 - Introduction to Research Informatics

Biomedical Science Program

• BIOMSCI 3891H - Biomedical Science Research Experience I
• BIOMSCI 3892H - Biomedical Science Research Experience II
• BIOMSCI 3998 - BMS Undergraduate Research
• BIOMSCI - 4790 - Exploring Medical Care Delivery and Education from a Global View

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

• HTHRHSC 4900 - Evidence Based Research in Health Sciences
• HTHRHSC 5900 - Health Sciences Research: Interpretation and Applications

College of Nursing

• NURSING 2780 - Scholarship for Evidence Based Practice
• NURSING 2781H - Honors Research Methods

College of Pharmacy

• PHR 2530 – Introduction to Pharmaceutical Research

College of Social Work

• 3401/3401H: Research & Statistics for Understanding Social Work Problems and Diverse Populations
• 3402/3402H: Research & Statistics for Understanding Social Work Interventions
• 4996H: Honors Research Seminar

URES Courses for Research Credit

Undergraduate research for course credit (ures *95).

Beginning in Fall 2022, all undergraduate students at UNC-Chapel Hill will be required to engage in original research to satisfy the Research & Discovery requirement of the IDEAs in Action curriculum . Students can meet this requirement in one of two ways: 1) research conducted in approved classes and/or 2) individual faculty-mentored research experiences.

URES courses are offered to provide a mechanism for awarding credit for the Research & Discovery requirement for certain circumstances outside of department-based courses that grant credit for research experiences. The Director of Research Curricula in the Office for Undergraduate Research will provide oversight for the URES course program and will have authority for approving learning contracts and assigning student grades. The most important considerations include balancing the need to fairly award students credit and preserving academic integrity by ensuring that all students participate in legitimate, rigorous research experiences. With approval from the Office for Undergraduate Research, students may enroll in the following courses to earn curricular credit for research experiences.

Students who participate in research under the direction of a UNC-CH faculty mentor in an academic unit (e.g. some of the professional schools), a campus institute, or center that cannot award them academic credit can register for URES 395 during the academic year or while enrolled in Summer School. The faculty mentor will agree via a learning contract (see enrollment process below) to verify the student’s participation (e.g. # of hours, required activities), approve a final report developed by the student, and recommend a letter grade for the experience. URES 395 will satisfy the Research & Discovery requirement and will award variable credit (1-3 hours) and a letter grade that will count toward both the graduation total and GPA similar to existing *95 courses (e.g. EXSS 395). Additionally, a tag will be added to the course in Connect Carolina and on the student’s transcript identifying the supporting department. For example, a student conducting research under the direction of a faculty mentor in the Department of Genetics in the School of Medicine would receive credit for URES 395-Genetics. Please note that students conducting research with a faculty mentor whose primary appointment is in the College of Arts and Sciences may not enroll in this course and should instead enroll via their faculty mentor’s home department. Students may enroll in URES 395 multiple times but their learning contract must specify how the learning outcomes are distinct for each iteration of the course.

Students who participate in research under the direction of a mentor who is not a member of the UNC-CH faculty during the academic year or while enrolled in Summer School will register for URES 295. For example, students might work with mentors who are non-faculty affiliates (e.g. UNC Center and Institutes) or are not affiliated with UNC-CH (e.g. researchers affiliated with industry, nonprofits, or government organizations). The mentor will agree via a learning contract to verify the student’s participation (e.g. # of hours, required activities), approve a final report developed by the student, and recommend a grade for the experience. URES 295 will satisfy the Research & Discovery requirement and will award 1 credit hour and a P/F grade that will count toward the graduation total, but not toward GPA. Students may enroll in URES 295 up to two times, but each enrollment must be with a different mentor or for a different research project.

Students who participate in not-for-credit research experiences (e.g. volunteer research activities during summer, paid research activities at any point during the year) will register for URES 195. Students will not be required to pay tuition for registration in URES 195. The mentor will agree via a learning contract to verify the student’s participation (e.g. # of hours, required activities), approve a final report, and affirm that the student completed the requirements established in the learning contract. URES 195 will satisfy the Research & Discovery requirement, but will not award academic credit hours.

URES enrollment process

Please note that applications for URES courses are due  two weeks before the first day of classes for summer and fall terms, and four weeks before the first day of classes for the spring term:

• Summer 2024: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
• Fall 2024: Monday, August 5, 2024
• Spring 2025: Wednesday, December 11, 2024

To apply, you will need to download and complete this learning contract , which requires your Research Mentor’s signature. You will then upload the completed learning contract using this Qualtrics form .  OUR will review your application.  If your application is approved, you will be enrolled in the appropriate course on Connect Carolina.

Trying to figure out which course you should take? Use this decision tree .

Note that the Required Final Product (minimum 5-page paper) is due to your Research Mentor by the last day of classes (For Spring 2024, April 30).

Undergraduate Research for Credit

Joint Biomedical Engineering students can earn course credit for academic research. The research must be BME-related and an engineering project, but the research advisor does not have to be a BME faculty member. Students can conduct research for general credit that will not count toward the degree but will show on the transcript and count toward the GPA (BME/BMME 295). Students may also conduct research that will count as a BME Specialty Elective (BME 495), or they can participate in a two-semester research experience (BME 491/BME 492 or BMME 691H/692H) to graduate with honors. Specifics for each option follow, but all require approval of a research proposal by the Undergraduate Research Committee and submitted by the below deadline:

Considering doing undergraduate research and looking for more information? Check out the  BME Undergraduate Research Guide !

Research for General Credit

BME/BMME 295 – Research in Biomedical Engineering

This course will appear on students’ transcripts and count toward the GPA, but it does not satisfy any BME graduation requirements. Students may take up to three credits total of BME/BMME 295. While this may be split among multiple semesters, typically, it is completed in one semester. Students are expected to complete three hours per week of research for each credit hour.

Approval standards for BME/BMME 295 are less rigorous than for BME 495 / BMME 495. For example, students can perform data collection with a graduate student but not necessarily analyze the data. Students often use BME/BMME 295 as an opportunity to gain valuable research experience before designing an independent project for BME 495 / BMME 495 in a later semester.

BME Specialty Elective

BME 495 / BMME 495 – Undergraduate Research in BME as a Specialty Elective

This course will appear on students’ transcripts and count toward the GPA, and it can count as a BME Specialization Elective. It must be taken for three credit hours, and students are expected to spend approximately nine hours per week on research. This course may only be taken once. BME 495 / BMME 495 is independent research on a novel topic that builds upon engineering topics taught in junior- and senior-level courses. While students may be under the supervision of a faculty member or graduate student, they are expected to participate in experimental design, data collection and data analysis and interpretation. Prior work, either as BME/BMME 295 or informal research, can be incorporated into the project.

Senior Honors Thesis in Biomedical Engineering

BME 491/492 or BMME 691H/692H

A Senior Honors Thesis is a two-semester independent, original research project. This builds on skills learned in junior- and senior-level courses. If taken after BMME 295 or 495, it must be an original and substantially different idea and not just a modification or simple extension of a previous research project. 

Application Process

To apply for research for general credit (295) or bme specialty elective (495):.

• Complete and sign the Independent Study Application. This includes contact information, project outcomes, a grading rubric, and a research proposal. Once complete, email the document to the BME Student Services Specialist at your home campus: NC State or UNC . Projects with a research advisor who is not a BME faculty member require a BME faculty member to serve as instructor of record. If the student is being paid to conduct research, an instructor of record different from the faculty mentor who will assess the work must be named.
• Students must identify an appropriate BME faculty mentor themselves; one will not be assigned. Tips on finding a faculty mentor  here .
• The Undergraduate Research committee will review the application and contact the student with a decision or, frequently, a request for revisions. In some cases, a BME 495 / BMME 495 proposal may be approved as BME/BMME 295 if the committee does not feel the project is independent or rigorous enough for elective credit.
• Once approved, students will be enrolled by the Student Services Coordinator.

At the end of the semester, students must submit a written paper in the following format unless modified on the Undergrad Research for Credit form at the time of approval:

• 6-10 pages at 1.5 line spacing with 1-inch margins in Arial 11 font. You may exceed the page limit to account for large figures and references.
• Include Introduction, Methods, Results (with data in the form of figures/tables), Discussion and References.

Additionally, BME 295/495 students must give an oral presentation at an approved venue, such as:

Fall semester: Oral presentation at BME Graduate Seminar (Coulter Seminar Series) on the last Friday before reading days / finals.

Spring semester: Poster presentation at the UNC Celebration of Undergraduate Research or NC State OUR Undergraduate Research Symposium

Either semester: An appropriate regional or national conference, or Other (please specify).

Note: If intellectual property considerations prevent a public presentation, a “lab meeting” format for internal presentation is allowed.

Grades are due on the first day of final exams, so work should be submitted to the research advisor before that deadline to allow sufficient time for grading.

To apply for Senior Honors Thesis in Biomedical Engineering:

Honors application. Read more information on our Department Honors Program page. 

Director of Undergraduate Studies Dr. Lianne Cartee (919) 515-6726 [email protected]

Primary UNC Student Services Contact Theresa Jones (919) 966-1176 [email protected]

NC State Student Services Coordinator Kari Williams 919-515-4799 [email protected]

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Getting started.

Do you want to get involved in research? The opportunities are limitless: from Cuban rhythms to nanoscience, voting patterns to poetry and everything between and beyond. You can do research in the summer or during the school year, every year or just one semester.

So where do you begin?

Step one begins with you. What are your interests? Do you have a passion for people, text, art, numbers, organizations or the natural world? If you’re going to do research, it’s going to take some introspection — you'll need to figure out what kind of fields you're interested in, and why.

Who can help?

Your  advising dean  can help at the beginning by talking with you about your interests and helping you narrow your focus. Later, each department has a director of undergraduate studies who can help and faculty members can provide advice and guidance about doing research in their fields.

Explore Resources

Here are some campus offices and resources to explore once you narrow your interests down to a few fields:

• Office of Undergraduate Research
• Cornell Undergraduate Research Board
• Office of Undergraduate Biology  (biology and the natural world)
• Department websites  and research group websites (see what faculty are doing)
• Directors of Undergraduate Studies  (to talk about your ideas)
• Faculty research papers (on faculty websites or via library databases)
• Student organizations and clubs  (related to your interests)

Earning Credit or Funding for Research

You can get credit or funding for your research, but not both.

To apply for A&S independent study credit, you will need to complete an on-line form which you can access via  data.arts.

The form should be completed within the first two weeks of the semester.  After the add deadline, you must include a statement explaining why it is being submitted late.

For Research Funding in the College of Arts & Sciences, you must already be working with a faculty member. You can then either apply for an Einhorn Grant or apply for a grant from the Undergraduate Research Fund; forms are also available in KG17 Klarman Hall.

You can also apply for research support through the College or the university, which both have several programs created to encourage and fund undergraduate research. Sophomores can apply to be a:

• Rawlings Presidential Research Scholar
• Mellon Mays Fellow , for students who intend to go on for a Ph.D. in certain fields in the liberal arts and sciences and who are committed to eradicating racial disparities in higher education;
• McNair Scholar , for either first-generation college students with financial need or members of a group that is traditionally underrepresented in graduate education who have demonstrated strong academic potential.
• Humanities Scholars Program,  for undergraduate students from all colleges with either a major or minor in a humanities discipline.

Applying to Einhorn and Undergrad Research Fund

• Einhorn Grant Application
• Undergraduate Research Fund Application
• Budget Proposal and Agreement for Financial Help  -  Required for both Einhorn Grant and Undergraduate Research Fund

Forms are also available in KG17 Klarman Hall. Applications must be submitted to Catherine Ramírez Foss   in the A&S Student Services Office in Klarman Hall, KG 17.  Schedule an appointment  with Catherine Ramírez Foss , in advance of submitting your application.  Fall applications are due by October 31. Spring applications are due by March 31.

Project Descriptions & Budgets

Funding sources in the college are restricted to students who are pursuing research pertaining to credit (such as independent studies and honors projects or in course-related credit-bearing projects) under the supervision of a Cornell faculty member.

Projects should be clearly and adequately described and should include objectives, background, research methods and a detailed budget.

Budgets must list all costs to be covered and justification for those costs.  

Eligible costs include travel (transportation, hotel, restaurant meals, etc.) and supplies (binding for a thesis, photocopies, lab supplies, software, participant fees in experiments or survey research, etc). Any equipment (lab supplies, books, software, digital recorders or cameras, etc.) is considered Cornell property and must be surrendered to the relevant department or to KG17 Klarman Hall after the research is completed.  Any participant fees or lab expenses for approved projects will be paid directly to the relevant department. Ineligible costs include day-to-day living expenses (rent, groceries, etc.). You will not receive payment in advance. Receipts must be submitted in person in KG17 Klarman Hall not more than one month after costs are incurred or by May 1st of the academic year in which the research was performed, whichever comes first. You should plan well in advance if your research involves human participants, in which case you should contact the Office of Research Integrity and Assurance or visit their  website  for details.  

Please note that students will be asked to provide a photo of themselves or their research and a paragraph or two describing their work, which will be shared with the Einhorn family. This must be submitted no later than May 31.

If you have questions about the application process, please contact Catherine Ramírez Foss ([email protected]) .

Nexus Scholars Program

The Nexus Scholars Program in the College of Arts & Sciences provides undergraduate students with summer opportunities to work side by side with faculty from all across the college (humanities, social sciences, and STEM) on their research projects. Along with the summer research experience, the program offers professional development workshops, career exploration events, and the chance to be part of a cohort from throughout the college who are passionate about learning.

Recipients may conduct research in any discipline in the College of Arts & Sciences and will be awarded up to $7,000 for their participation during the course of the summer program on the Cornell campus in Ithaca.  Nexus Scholars are selected based on their interest in research, their ability to work collaboratively, and their potential to contribute to the field. Students who are early in their academic careers and from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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Humanities Scholars Program

The Humanities Scholars Program fosters independent, interdisciplinary undergraduate research in the humanities, and provides a supportive community, through a series of curated courses, structured mentorship, special programming, and research opportunities and funding. 

Accepted students must declare a major, or a minor, in the humanities; take a minimum of five approved courses as described below; produce an honors thesis or capstone project (which could be in their major outside the humanities); and present at the annual Humanities Scholars Conference.

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Tanner Dean's Scholars

Tanner Dean's Scholars are a distinguished group of students selected to be admitted to the College of Arts & Sciences  during the college's undergraduate admissions process each year. They demonstrate an enthusiasm for the life of the mind and possess outstanding high school records.

Tanner Dean’s Scholars admitted in and after Fall 2020  who are eligible for financial aid will receive a one-time award of up to $5,000 to replace financial aid loans or grants in their first year of study. Tanner Dean’s Scholars who are not eligible for financial aid will be offered research funding of up to $1,500 to be used at any time during their enrollment in the College of Arts & Sciences. Applications must be submitted to Cat Ramirez Foss, Deputy Director of Advising, in the Advising and Admissions Office in Klarman Hall, KG 17.  Schedule an appointment  with her, in advance of submitting your application. After meeting with Cat Ramirez Foss, please complete the following forms.

Applications for the 23-24 academic year must be submitted by May 1.

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College Scholar Program

The College Scholar Program represents the pinnacle of the liberal arts experience at Cornell. The program is focused on a small group of stellar students whose interests transcend disciplinary boundaries. These students have demonstrated exceptional promise and maturity to plan and carry out a well-designed individualized program of study and research. 

Students design their own interdisciplinary major, organized around a question or issue of interest, and pursue a course of study that cannot be found in an established major. College Scholars explore subjects with a broader integration of related disciplines than most students would attempt.

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Milstein Program in Technology and Humanity

The Milstein Program in Technology and Humanity provides students with the opportunity for experimentation, collaboration and connection at the intersection of technology and the humanities. In addition to world-class speakers, dynamic workshops, specialized seminars, curated courses, and student-led civic-minded projects, the Program offers Milstein Program scholars access to funding for research and summer opportunities. 

In addition to one funded eight-week immersive summer learning experience at Cornell Tech in New York City, living at  the House on Roosevelt Island  and working with real-world practitioners in technology, industry and design, Milstein Program scholars have access to funding for collaborative research projects they propose, or faculty-led interdisciplinary projects from across the college like the  Cornell Tech Policy Lab . 

Click here to learn more about the Milstein Program in Technology & Humanity

African Experience Travel Award

Arts and Sciences African Experience Travel Award provides up to $2,500 toward travel expenses for Cornell-run programs in Africa during the summer and winter sessions, as well as the academic year.

To help promote student participation in many of the international educational experiences provided by Cornell, and increase accessibility to programs not currently covered by Cornell financial aid, the College of Arts and Sciences has established the African Experience Travel Award.  Undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences may apply for up to $2,500 to cover travel expenses for Cornell-sponsored programs in Africa that offer either academic credit or a structured internship experience.

Interested students can apply by completing the application below.  Note that the application must be completed and submitted at once and cannot be saved and completed at a later time.

Important dates

• Application will be closed on the last day of Spring final exams and will reopen on the first day of Fall classes.

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Academic Credit for Research

Conducting research for academic credit is a great way to learn how to do research specific to your field of interest and build relationships with faculty. There are a variety of opportunities, including research methods courses and independent studies.  

Independent Studies

Yes! You can get course credit to do research through an independent study. Some majors even require it. 

An independent study is a class that you develop with your instructor or faculty mentor. 

Credits and Hours Ranges from one to three credits and generally requires six to 12 hours of work each week. This varies and the schedule is flexible. 

Coursework This is a graded course, so you may have to submit a paper or a report, or make a presentation. This varies and is decided between you and your mentor. 

How to Start

• Talk with your academic advisor to find out the process for the independent study course. Typically, this requires a form from the Registrar's office that is completed by you and your project mentor and requires signatures. Your advisor will help with this.
• If you are already involved in research with a mentor, ask if them if they'd be willing to supervise an independent study for you.
• If you don't have a mentor, we can help you. Attend a Getting Started workshop, review the getting started video, or set up a research consultation with us!

Research Courses

Many disciplines offer for-credit classes with a research focus. Talk with your advisor about your options.

Types of Courses Courses vary significantly. They may cover research methods or have a full research project component.

Hands-On Courses Talk with your advisor, research mentor, or professors to find a course in your field that has a significant hands-on component.  

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Undergraduate research, consulting, creative endeavors, or whatever is common in your field of interest are opportunities to conduct intensive and deep work on a particular topic. These experiences develop significant transferable skills such as critical thinking and self-efficacy. Participating in undergraduate research and the like provide time to refine professional and personal interests and to build a network of professors and mentors within a field of interest that can be useful later on in your career such as with graduate school applications and employment.

Congratulations in your decision to begin your undergraduate research experiences! You should go to our "Get Started" page to begin the process. The OUR hosts OURConnect an application system where research mentors can post open positions.

Not necessarily. First-year students are able to participate in a research project with expert research mentors. Eligibility preferences and requirements vary based on the research program and the research mentor, but underclass students have been successful in obtaining significant research positions.

It is not too late to conduct independent research as a senior, but you will have to utilize your network quicker than others. Using your network of professors, staff members, and peers can lead you to potential openings and projects. Asking your networking about available opportunities they are aware of and illustrating your interests and passions is key to locating a research project. Go to the "Get Started" page to read a step-by-step guide on how you can get started – but with a quicker pace than non-seniors!

Your research mentor should be someone with a background in the subject you are interested in. Sometimes the perfect research mentor is not a faculty member. Your research mentor is the most important connection between you and the research community, so it is imperative you are both willing to enter into a mentorship. Countless Purdue faculty/staff serve as research mentors for undergraduate students each year. Your research mentor does not need to be within your major department or your academic unit – many areas of study traverse many departments at Purdue that lead to interdisciplinary approaches. Go to the "Get Started" page to read a step-by-step guide on how you can approach finding a research mentor!

• National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Database
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• The Leadership Alliance Summer Research Program
• Federal Government Internship and Fellowship Opportunities in Science
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• American Society of Plant Biologists Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
• American Psychological Association Undergraduate Research Opportunities & Internships
• RIT’s Database of Internships and REU programs for the sciences
• Pathways to Science Summer Research Database
• Journal of Young Investigators List of Summer Research Programs

Yes! Departments use variable course titles (ex. 39XXX, 49XXX, or 59XXX) and follow the guideline of 1 credit for every 3 hours/week of research.

When you finish your time on a research project, you may disseminate the results either in a paper, a performance/presentation, a poster, or a gallery. All fields are different in how they disseminate their results, so check with your research mentor. Typically, your project is part of a larger research focus for the research mentor, so you should ensure everything is kept neat for the next undergraduate researchers to pick up in a new direction of where you ended. A potential venue to consider showcasing your work is at the Undergraduate Research Conference (LINK TO THE CONFERENCE PAGE!). Researchers do not have to be actively working on a project or be completely finished with a project to present. The only rule is that you cannot present the same poster/presentation twice. Finally, be sure to put the final touches on your resumé/CV as you finish up. Be sure to focus on your accomplishments, skills learned, and any way you disseminated the work.

Think about why you wanted to conduct research. This purpose will determine what you do next regarding your commitment to the research project. If you are considering graduate school or future research positions, keeping up a commitment is vital for a good letter of recommendation. Although the specific project may not be of interest, think about the skills you are developing and the final products. If you wanted a different learning environment but realize research is not for you, consider this a learning opportunity similar to a difficult course. Overall, you should put your best effort forward for the time you committed. Depending on your team and your research mentor, you can express your changing interests. They may be able to change your contribution to the project to fit what you would like to get from the experience! Finally, do not hesitate to contact the OUR at [email protected]. We are here to help and will be able to have a discussion about what your goals are and what you can do moving forward.

If you are collecting data from people, you probably need approval from the Institutional Review Board. This includes interviewing people. Your research mentor should assist you in the process. IRB applications are reviewed on a regular basis so you should send your application in as soon as possible. For research involving animals, you may need to seek IACUC approval. The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) is a self-paced web-based training program covering core ethical concepts and regulatory requirements. Purdue University requires all individuals engaged in the conduct of human subject research to have current CITI certification. Information can be found on what modules to take, at minimum.

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• A student work position that is within a department/unit/lab/center that is connected to research that you are interested in working with. You never know through the power of networks if you could then be the next undergraduate researcher, but you will have a skillset to market.
• A CURE (course-based undergraduate research experience) where an authentic research question/project is worked on throughout a course and you are learning research skills to employ in the project.
• A summer research position at Purdue or at other institutions where some programs emphasize hiring students without research experience. Most programs begin opening their applications in Nov/Dec preceding the summer of the experience. You can focus on searching and applying to summer programs.
• A campus department that could be working on a project area that you are interested in and would like to provide support in a research capacity. Departments could have a list of potential research questions they would like to consider, but they may not have the students who have expressed interest.
• A community organization that may have similar interests that you share that you could work with on projects with the guidance of an expert as a mentor, either in the organization or a Purdue researcher.
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Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Office of undergraduate education, quick information, course vs. audit credit.

Faculty members serve as instructors of record for undergraduate research for course credit. Course numbers to use are 2699/4699. Students being paid for research or students who are volunteering can register for a non-billable audit course “Research Assistantship.” Course numbers to use are 2698/4698. Students should register for one hour of credit for each three hours per week they average on a project.

External Research

Students participating in research away from Georgia Tech may be eligible to have the experience listed on their official Georgia Tech transcript. Approval of the experiences, including length and time committed per week and actual work performed, will be solely at the discretion of the individual departments in which credit is being sought. All experiences must have an official Georgia Tech faculty co-­mentor involved.

President’s Undergraduate Research Awards offer $1,500 semester stipends to fund an undergraduate researcher's hourly wages who is working on a project with a Georgia Tech faculty member. Students may also apply for up to $1,000 in travel award funding for reimbursement of travel expenses to present their work at a professional conference.

Grant Writing

UROP is interested in collaborating with you on proposals related to undergraduate research. Simply contact Dr. Laura Williams , Director of Undergraduate Research, for additional information or to toss an idea around. The program is also planning to work with the Office of Development in securing additional funding for undergraduate research support. 

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Contracts & Grants

Consider hiring an undergraduate researcher to assist on one of your own contracts or grants. Plan ahead and include an amount in your proposals or grants for future students. Most federal agencies are amenable to including students.

Research Option

The Research Option provides students a substantial, in-depth research experience. The culmination of the Research Option experience often results in a journal publication or conference presentation. The Research Option (RO) is open to all undergraduate students, but it is tailor-made for future graduate school students and professional-track students who are planning a career in research and development after graduation.

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Academic Credit

Before acceptance into a major.

• Not in a major yet? You can still earn credit through General Studies 391!
• Often, students work with their faculty mentor to identify an academic project and can earn 1 credit for every 30 hours of research completed per quarter, pending the faculty mentor’s approval.
• Application to enroll in GEN ST 391 is available on the UW General Studies website.
• More information available from Undergraduate Academic Affairs Advising .

After Acceptance into a Major

• The Office of Undergraduate Research does not issue credit for undergraduate research; however, most students can earn departmental or general studies credit.
• Often credit is offered in the form of a 499 course (e.g., Psych 499, Bioen 499, or CHID 499) and can be applied toward requirements for your major.

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Undergraduate Research for Credit Information

Undergraduate students who are interested in participating in research with a BME faculty member should contact the faculty member directly. The BME advising office does not connect students with faculty for research opportunities nor do they keep a list of research opportunities available for students.

Non-BME students working with BME faculty

After a non-BME student has identified a faculty member to work with and been invited by that faculty member to work in their lab, the student will need to register for BME research credits. Students will need to add research credits via Scheduling Assistant using the "+ Variable Title Course" button. If a student uses the "+ New Course" button, their override request will be denied. Please note that research credits can only be added during Open Registration; students should not include research credits when submitted their Course Request Form (CRF) during the batch registration process. Each credit hour during the fall & spring semesters is equivalent to 5 hours of research related activities. In the summer, each credit hour is equivalent to 10 hours of research related activities.

The Registrar has put together short videos for how students register for research credits and how students can confirm that their registration was processed correctly.

• How to Register:  https://youtu.be/TL_P6UQuWdg
• How to Confirm:  https://youtu.be/aJSZoI_fDio

Non-BME students should check with their academic advisor regarding what degree requirement, if any, research credits can be applied to.

If it is a student’s first-time doing research for credit, they should register for BME 29600.

If a student has done research for credit in a previous semester, they should register for BME 49800.

BME students working with BME faculty

After a BME student has identified a BME faculty member to work with and been invited by that faculty member to work in their lab, the student will need to register for BME research credits. Students will need to add research credits via Scheduling Assistant using the "+ Variable Title Course" button. If a student uses the "+ New Course" button, their override request will be denied. Please note that research credits can only be added during Open Registration; students should not include research credits when submitted their Course Request Form (CRF) during the batch registration process.  Each credit hour during the fall & spring semesters is equivalent to 5 hours of research related activities. In the summer, each credit hour is equivalent to 10 hours of research related activities.

If it is a student’s first time doing research for credit, they should register for BME 29600. BME students are also required to meet with Chantalle Brown (BME Senior Academic Advisor) by setting up a formal appointment or coming to walk-in hours.

BME students working with non-BME faculty

After a BME student has identified a faculty member to work with and been invited by that faculty member to work in their lab, the student will need to register for research credits. If the faculty member does not have an appointment with BME, the student will need to register for research credits in the faculty member's home department. Students should  contact an advisor  in that department for more information on how to register for research credits in that department.

Research as Tech Elective Credits (Current BME students only)

BME students who wish to use research credits towards their tech elective totals may do so with the following restrictions:

• When submitting the override request to add research, students should include a note that they are using the credits towards tech electives.
• If it is the first time a BME student is doing research as tech elective credits, they must meet with Chantalle Brown.
• Students must be working with a faculty member who has an appointment with BME. Non-BME faculty members are not permitted to oversee research for tech elective credits.
• Fall semesters: October
• Spring semesters: March
• Summer semesters: June
• Students can use up to three (3) credits of research towards their tech elective totals. Students can split up these credits across multiple if they wish or take all three credits in one semester.

Funding and Credit Opportunities at WSU for Undergraduate Research

Seize the opportunity. Learn how you may be able to receive funding, academic credit, or scholarship/award support for your undergraduate research work at WSU.

How do you fund your research, scholarship, and creative activity at WSU?

No matter what your major is, research, scholarship, and creative activities are valuable opportunities for many reasons (see “Why and When to Get Involved” ). The opportunity to receive funding or academic credit is often one of those reasons. Faculty and disciplines have varying standards and expectations for undergraduate research, and this impacts how funding or academic credit is provided. When you engage in research, scholarship, or creative activities, you may find yourself in any of the following situations::

• Volunteering: Conducting research on a volunteer basis can provide valuable experience that will open the door to greater opportunities.
• Earning academic credit: Various majors might offer research courses. To learn more, ask your advisor if you can receive academic credit for your work.
• Hourly “time-slip” work
• Work-study awards where the government supplements your hourly pay
• Both hourly time-slip pay and pay through work study often only pay you for doing routine chores in a research setting. In some cases, you may be paid for work directly from the research project. (Note that “routine chores” can lead to research projects.)
• Receiving scholarships, fellowships, awards, or stipends: Numerous scholarships and awards are intended to support students who engage in undergraduate research. ( See Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards available at WSU for more details). Note that factors such as your discipline and year in college may impact your eligibility for these opportunities.

This complexity in how undergraduate research is supported is why it is important to discuss opportunities to receive funding, academic credit, or scholarships/awards before you commit to a particular undergraduate research opportunity.

Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards available at WSU

• Scholarships for research are available from the Office of Undergraduate Research. Students in all majors can apply.
• CAS Undergraduate Summer Grants for research projects
• McNair Scholars Program
• Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP)
• Research Scholars (available to incoming freshmen)
• Students Targeted toward Advanced Research Studies (STARS) program in the School of Molecular Biosciences
• Team Mentoring Program

Funding Specifically for Presenting Your Research

Some sources of support, notably travel grants, are earmarked to cover the costs of presenting your research at regional, national, or even international disciplinary meetings and conferences. Be sure to check the website of any meeting you are planning to attend to see if this kind of support is available.

National Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards

• Some distinguished scholarships target undergraduate research, such as the Barry Goldwater scholarship .
• Awards might be provided by your disciplinary society (note that you would likely need to join your disciplinary society to be eligible). For example, join the American Society for Microbiology and become eligible for the Undergraduate Research Fellowship or capstone program .
• Just as professors receive grants from the federal government and other sources to support their research, you can apply to funding programs targeted to engage undergraduates in research, such as the National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) . You can also search for funding programs using the Pathways to Science website. 

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Undergraduate research, what is research.

Research is an inquiry or creative project that makes an original contribution to the student's discipline. According to this definition there are several aspects that characterize someone who engages in undergraduate research:

• Curiosity - Inquiry requires you to ask, probe, question, investigate, and examine.
• Creativity - This requires you to have original ideas, take new approaches, use new methods, use your imagination.
• Contributor - You must work with others to achieve something, provide support, add to the existing body of knowledge.
• Passion - There is a specific field, subject, or area of study to which you want to contribute or impact.

WHY DO RESEARCH?

Participating in undergraduate research allows students to pursue their interests, solve problems, hone their critical thinking skills, and make real contributions to knowledge within their fields. There are many benefits to conducting undergraduate research while at USF:

• Students who participate in research are more likely to demonstrate higher academic achievement and excel in school.
• Those who conduct undergraduate research have an advantage when applying to graduate school.
• Participating in research helps students determine career goals and instills a set of transferable skills, making then more competitive in the job market.
• Conducting research allows students to build relationships with faculty members and other experts in their fields.
• Getting involved in research gives students access to more scholarships, awards, conferences, stipends, and academic credit.

Getting started

Getting involved in Undergraduate Research at USF may seem overwhelming at first. We've developed the IDS 2912 Undergraduate Research course to walk you step by step through the process. This course has been set up for you as a launching pad into your research journey here at USF!

IDS 2912,  is a course that unites students across majors who are interested in improving their understanding of what research is and finding out how to obtain a faculty mentor for their research pursuits. This 3-credit course is offered in a hybrid format.

Register for the IDS 2912 for Summer 2024, CRN 51376. No permit is required. Register for IDS2912 for Fall 2024, CRN 88345. This is a hybrid, alternative calendar course that runs from 9/11/24 - 12/6/24. Directions for registering for an alternative calendar course are on this page .

TRANSCRIPT CREDIT

The Office of High Impact Practices and Undergraduate Research (HIPUR) offers an option for research activity on your transcript. For more information, visit the Research on your Transcript page.

USF Libraries Workshops for Researchers

Interested in learning Tableau for data visualizations, EndNote or Zotero for citation management or how to use environmental data sets? If so, the USF libraries have you covered with their workshops for researchers. View and register these offerings and more on the library calendar .

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES WITH USF FACULTY

Looking for a mentored research experience? The Research Portal is here to assist you find the right opportunity across USF campuses and disciplines. You can use a combination of options, including course credit, paid opportunity, or a volunteer experience. Build your profile and begin your search!

Challenges Finding A Faculty Mentor

Suggestions for finding opportunities

If a faculty member declines to serve as your faculty mentor, don’t be discouraged. This may say more about the professor’s prior commitments than it does about the merits of your project.

If you have received a “no” or a non-response, consider the following steps:

• Give it time (if they don't answer in 24 hours). Wait a week for follow-up.
• Look creatively beyond the "matchmaking" lists on this website; there may be other ways to identify faculty who would work with you.
• Broaden your interest and put your dream project on hold.
• Re-frame your request-ask for an informational interview, not looking for research explicitly.
• Use your social capital--consider working with a faculty member you are taking a class with now (or have in the past).
• Network with the student organization Undergraduate Research Society and connect with successful undergraduate researchers to gain tips.
• Find an advocate--talk to a graduate student researcher about opportunities (note: this route involves more legwork).
• Approach a different faculty member in that same department--possibly with a more broad request instead of targeted (or change the target to match the new faculty member's research interests)?
• Search the HIPUR opportunities above for ideas that might not be your first choice, but are acceptable.
• Search for REU opportunities at your chosen department's website, or the NSF website.
• Consider Tampa-Bay area research opportunities off-campus.
• Attend seminars/events/conferences where prominent faculty in your field are represented and network (these events could be USF-centric or not).
• Research does not necessarily only involve getting a position within a faculty member’s lab; you can introduce a research proposal yourself that a faculty member may help you with.

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

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• International Research Experience for Students (IRES)
• REU in Ubiquitous Sensing
• REU in Functional Materials and Manufacturing

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• Weather, Climate, and Society (WCS) 
• Program in Interdisciplinary Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation Research and Training (PIACCART)
• Making Waves: Science Communication and Interdisciplinary Ocean Research Experiences at USF 

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	Jun 18, 2024   2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog     2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog | TOTAL DEGREE HOURS: 120 Plans of Study The objective of the baccalaureate degree program in Accountancy and Analytics is to provide students with accounting and business knowledge that will serve as a basis for careers in industry, government, non-profit organizations, and public accountancy. The baccalaureate program also prepares students for entry into the Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) professional degree program. The State of Florida requires completion of 120 semester hours to sit for the CPA examination and 150 semester hours are required for licensure. University Admissions - Muma College of Business Admission to the University is based on the University’s Undergraduate Admission Requirements that may be found by clicking on the following urls: Freshman : https://www.usf.edu/admissions/freshmen/admission-information/requirements-deadlines.aspx Transfer : https://www.usf.edu/admissions/transfer/admission-information/index.aspx International : https://www.usf.edu/admissions/international/admission-information/index.aspx Progression Requirements - Muma College of Business All students entering USF for the first time in Fall 2017 or later, who subsequently earn three (3) D and/or F grades in any or any combination of the following courses at USF will be required to change their major to a major more appropriate to their goals and academic performance and to a major not conferred by the Muma College of Business. The courses are: ACG 2021   , ACG 2071   , CGS 2100   , ECO 2013   , ECO 2023   , MAC 2233     (or equivalent), and QMB 2100     (or equivalent). Graduation Requirements - Muma College of Business Satisfactory completion of the following requirements:  General Education Program (36 credit hours), including State Core General Education Requirements; State Computation (6 credit hours);  State Communication (6 credit hours, in addition to ENC 1101    and ENC 1102   );  Minimum of 120 unduplicated credit hours; A minimum adjusted grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on all coursework taken at USF and an overall 2.0 GPA average on all college-level coursework; Major and college requirements in a chosen degree program; Nine credit hours of coursework taken during the summer term(s) (if entered USF with less than 60 credit hours);  Registration and successful completion of at least thirty (30) of the last sixty (60) credit hours; 42 credit hours of upper-level coursework; Civics Literacy; Foreign language admissions coursework. Please note:  When earning a second degree, double major or concurrent degree, the Major Core and Major Elective/Concentration areas of the degree audit must not overlap for both degrees. When earning a Business Minor AND Business Major, no courses may overlap. Progression Requirements - Accountancy and Analytics B.S. In computing entry grade point average, all business and economics courses taken for S or U grades will be converted to C or F, respectively. Students must enroll in  ACG 3103    and ACG 3341    during their first semester within the Accountancy and Analytics major. Students are also required to complete at least one of these two required courses successfully with a grade of C (not C-) or higher on the first attempt. Students who are unable to pass both courses on the first attempt are assigned for major reselection. (“W” grades count as not passing with a grade of C or higher). Students who pass one of these courses with a grade of C or higher, but either did not pass the other course with a grade of C or higher or withdrew from the other course are permitted a second attempt to retake that course. During a semester in which a student retakes one of the two required accounting courses, the student is only permitted to enroll in that one accounting course; the student may not enroll in any other accounting courses during that semester.  Further, the student is required to pass the repeated accounting course with a grade of C or higher.  If the student earns a grade of C- or lower or withdraws from that course, the student is assigned for major reselection.      Accountancy and Analytics majors may use the forgiveness policy only once in upper-level Accounting courses. One experiential learning course (e.g., ACG 4940    Accounting Internship) may be applied towards the 120-credit hour graduation requirement. Independent Research, ACG 4911   , will not be accepted as credit toward the minimum major requirements.  Within the 120-semester-hour program, students must complete a minimum of 24 hours of upper-level Accounting coursework with a grade of C not C- in all courses. Accounting courses taken by Accountancy and Analytics majors on an S/U basis will not be counted toward the 120-hour graduation requirement, with the exception of  ACG 4911    Independent Research. Required Courses: (90 credit hours) State mandated common course prerequisites - accountancy and analytics b.s. (21 credit hours). Following Florida BOG Regulation 8.010, state mandated common course prerequisites are lower-division courses that are required for progression into the upper division of a particular baccalaureate degree program. Transfer credits will be accepted from accredited institutions; however, all hours earned may not be applied toward USF business degree requirements. Individual courses will be evaluated by an academic advisor and appropriately credited toward requirements in the student’s program at USF. Florida public state or community college students enrolled in an Associate of Arts (AA) program should normally complete the general education requirements and the State Mandated Common Prerequisites at a Florida College System institution. As a rule, AA students should avoid taking any business courses at the state or community college that are listed as 3000- and 4000-level courses at USF. Normally, courses in finance, marketing, management, and accounting, as well as other business administration courses, taken at the lower division level will not be accepted for upper division credit at USF in business administration. In general, business courses taken at the lower level, at technical schools, or as part of professional or military training, are not applicable to the degree programs of the Muma College of Business. Exceptions to this policy will be made only upon proper validation of such courses. Validation consists of successfully completing specified advanced courses in the discipline. Florida College System students pursuing an Associate of Science (AS) program in Business Administration are fully admissible to USF Muma College of Business, but may only earn a major in Management. Please see a business advisor to determine the articulation courses, discuss admission to the Muma College of Business and prepare a program plan for degree completion.  Florida College System students pursuing an Associate of Science (A.S.) program in any other discipline should contact the Office of Undergraduate Studies, SVC 2002, (813) 974-4051, for information regarding course transferability and degree articulation. Completion of the following State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites (or equivalents) with a grade of C or higher in each course and an overall 2.5 GPA in all seven (7) courses: ACG X021 Principles of Financial Accounting OR ACG X022 OR (ACG X001 AND ACG X011) - 3-6 credit hours* ACG X071 Managerial Accounting OR ACG X301 - 3 credit hours* CGS X100 Computers in Business OR CGS X100C OR CGS X570 OR CGS X060 OR CGS X531 OR CGS X000 OR ISM X000 OR CGS X518 OR CGS X101 - 3 credit hours ECO X013 Principles of Macroeconomics - 3 credit hours ECO X023 Principles of Microeconomics - 3 credit hours STA X023 Introductory Statistics OR STA X122 OR QMB X100 - 3 credit hours MAC X233 Elementary Calculus - 3 credit hours * Students must earn a C (not C-) in ACG X021 and ACG X071. All students are strongly encouraged to select required lower division electives that will enhance their general education coursework and that will support their intended baccalaureate degree program. Students should consult with an academic advisor in their major degree area. State Mathematics Pathway – Accountancy and Analytics B.S. (6 Credit Hours)* The Accountancy and Analytics B.S. uses the Statistical Reasoning Mathematics Pathway with the following requirements: MAC 2233 - Business Calculus Credit(s): 3 ** STA 2023 - Introductory Statistics I Credit(s): 3 *** * Mathematics Pathway courses count towards the State Common Prerequisite mathematics courses and are not additional credits ** MAC X311 or MAC X281 courses taken for state common prerequisites can meet this calculus requirement *** STA X122 or QMB X100 courses taken for state common prerequisites can meet this statistics requirement Business Foundation Courses: 9 courses; 27 credit hours A minimum grade of C- in each Foundation Course and an overall 2.0 GPA is required. BUL 3320 - Law And Business I Credit(s): 3 CAI 3801 - Artificial Intelligence and Analytics for Organizations Credit(s): 3 FIN 3403 - Principles of Finance Credit(s): 3 GEB 4890 - Strategic Management and Decision Making Credit(s): 3 MAN 3025 - Principles of Management Credit(s): 3 MAN 4504 - Operations and Supply Chain Management Credit(s): 3 MAR 3023 - Basic Marketing Credit(s): 3 QMB 3302 - Data Analytics for Business Credit(s): 3 RMI 3004 - Principles of Risk Management Credit(s): 3 Finance, Personal Financial Planning, and Risk Management and Insurance majors must earn a C, not a C-, in FIN 3403    with no more than two attempts. Business Analytics and Information Systems (B.A.I.S.) and Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Management majors must earn C, not C-, in CAI 3801   .  Advertising, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management majors must earn a C, not a C-, in MAR 3023   .  Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Analytics for Business majors must earn a B, and not a B-, in  CAI 3801    and  QMB 3302   .  Other Accountancy and Analytics Required Courses: 6 courses; 18 credit hours A minimum grade of C- in each supporting course is required. COM 3110 - Communication For Business and the Professions Credit(s): 3 OR SPC 2608 - Public Speaking    Credit(s): 3 ENC 3250 - Professional Writing Credit(s): 3 OR  ENC 3310 - Expository Writing    Credit(s): 3   GEB 3033 - Business Workplace Skills and Best Practices Credit(s): 3 Behavioral Science or Humanities Course (3 credits) Contemporary International Topics Course (3 credits) Ethics or Political Science Course (3 credits) Major Core Courses: 7 courses; 21 credit hours ACG 3103 - Intermediate Financial Accounting I Credit(s): 3 ACG 3113 - Intermediate Financial Accounting II Credit(s): 3 ACG 3341 - Cost Accounting and Control I Credit(s): 3 ACG 3401 - Accounting Information Systems Credit(s): 3 ACG 4632 - Auditing I Credit(s): 3 ACG 4840 - Analytics in Accounting Credit(s): 3 TAX 4001 - Concepts of Federal Income Taxation Credit(s): 3 Major (Restricted) Elective: 1 course; 3 credit hours Choose one (1) course from the following list: ACG 4842 - Financial and Managerial Reporting with Data Analytics Credit(s): 3 ACG 4843 - Advanced Auditing - Regulation Technology and Analytics Credit(s): 3 TAX 4143 - Business Entities Taxation and Tax Analytics Credit(s): 3 Additional Information - Accountancy and Analytics B.S. Gpa requirements. Students must earn a 2.0 GPA on all major coursework at USF and have an overall 2.0 major GPA, including any applicable transfer work. Residency Requirements Major Residency : Students must complete 18 hours of upper-level Accounting requirements in residency at USF. College Residency : Muma College of Business residency requirements for graduation exceed the minimum requirements established for USF. Students are required to complete satisfactorily at USF a minimum of 50 percent (30-33 credit hours depending on major) of required Business courses, including 12-18 credit hours in the major field. Normally, independent study and independent research courses do not fulfill this requirement. Other Requirements Accountancy and Analytics major courses must be no older than five (5) years to count for major credit. This applies both to continuing USF Accountancy and Analytics majors, as well as Accountancy and Analytics major courses transferred in from other institutions. A student may petition the Director for an exception to the policy and the Director may grant or deny such petition, at their discretion. Computer Requirement:  All students entering the Muma College of Business are required to have a laptop computer with minimum 8 GB memory (RAM), 256 GB hard disk, and Intel i5 or above or equivalent processor with either Windows 11 (or above) or Mac OS 11 (or above) that they can use in their classes and labs. Other computing devices such as Chromebook, Android Tablet, iPad, and Ubuntu Laptop will not be able to meet the requirements of classes at Muma College of Business. The laptop computer must be capable of connecting to the internet wirelessly and installing and accessing software applications through a central server and have audio and video capabilities. Research Opportunities - Muma College of Business Undergraduate students in any degree program are able to participate in undergraduate research. Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a student’s official transcript. Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit  IDS 4914     course. This course will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The  O ffice of High Impact Practices and Undergraduate Research (HIPUR)  is able to assist with further inquiries. 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That makes the negative environmental impacts of dyes an especially important problem to solve. Madigan Petri spent her time at the Wilson College of Textiles making progress towards a solution with the Sustainable Dye Chemistry Lab during her independent research course: PCC 490.  “We’re working on finding ways to optimize natural dye processes to make them more available to the industry,” Petri ’24 says.   The elective class pairs students majoring in polymer and color chemistry with a faculty member to work on a related semester-long research project, wrapping with an academic paper and presentation about their results. Students can take the course as many times as they want.  “It’s really nice way to be able to graduate on time but still continue doing the research that I wanted to do, so I didn’t have to sacrifice research for some other elective that I didn’t really want to take as much,” she says. The course provided a great extension to her previous undergraduate research experience with this lab and others in the Wilson College, she says, because it shaped her into a more self-sufficient researcher. “It is very up to you to be able to organize yourself, your research, perform the reactions and make it matter,” she says. “You’re learning how to research, how to make people care about your research and what to do about it.” Petri will return to the Sustainable Dye Chemistry Lab in the fall to continue her research as a master’s student. Read more about her time in PCC 490 below.  What does your research focus on specifically? I’m working on taking a natural dye substance called weld. It’s a grassy substance, and it has a lot of compounds in it. Some of them are water soluble and some are not, which is tricky since we usually dye things in water.  So I’m trying to change the dye structure of weld to have one solubility so that we can use it a lot more effectively. There are lots of different ways you can do that. It’s been proven to be effective using acids and bases, but those are pretty bad for the water supply and aquatic environments. So we’re working on transitioning enzymes into this weld, which is difficult because enzymes are very, very picky and they will only catalyze certain reactions. So we’re working on understanding which enzymes are capable of performing these reactions, optimizing those reaction conditions, and really working on obtaining pure dye products for use.  What was it like being advised by Assistant Professor Tova Williams for the course? I love Dr. Williams. She is one of the most amazing people in the college. She is an extremely valuable leader to the lab. She’s very organized. She’s also very knowledgeable, and so every time I have a lab question, she’ll come in and help me sort it out, usually within just a couple minutes.  It’s really amazing being able to work with her directly and have that connection with a lab mentor, because in a lot of labs I’ve found there’s really not very much of a social aspect. The people in it aren’t very much friends, but in this lab, she encourages us to all work together, people from a variety of backgrounds. It’s a fantastic lab to be in as a woman in STEM. What do you think you’ve learned from your independent research experience? I really gained a scientific understanding. But I’ve also gained kind of a lot of fortitude. Research is challenging. You’re going to constantly have failures. Things are not going to happen the way you want them to or expect them to. Being able to overcome that and continue trying has been probably the biggest thing.  What’s up next for you after graduation?  I’m interning at Mohawk Industries over the summer as a colorist intern. Mohawk is the number one flooring producer in the world. It’s a Fortune 500.  I’m also planning on going into the accelerated bachelor’s master’s program next year. I would love to transition that into potentially an industry career. 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World-leading credit rating agency S&P Global has sounded the alarm on legislation that would set caps on each university and vocational trainer, restricting the number of international students they could accept unless they also agreed to build more dedicated student accommodation. In a report, S&P said those caps would eat into university profit margins, put the top uni credit ratings at risk, and halt their advance up global ranking ladders. "A government proposal to cap foreign enrolments could hit Australian universities hard. This is because the country's university sector is among the most dependent in the world on international student revenue," the agency said. "If enacted, the legislation would crimp operating margins, choking funding for research and halting the advance of Australian tertiary institutions up global rankings." 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"The nation would have slipped dangerously close to recession if not for the rapid return of international students." X (formerly Twitter) Access To Education Education and Training Industry Federal Government Immigration Universities 288 IMAGES Definitions of Undergraduate Credit Contributions Made by Undergraduates to Research Projects: Using the Revisiting the continua of undergraduate research FAQs Academic Transitions: How to earn university credits Undergraduate Research VIDEO Political Science SOCI, NGOS, HHSC Spatial Sciences Major Video Classics #research analyst #lesson 1st #NISM #sebi Tufts Transfer of Credit COMMENTS Research for Credit Intended for students new to undergraduate research. Students enrolled in BIOG 2990 may be reading the scientific literature, learning research techniques and assisting with ongoing research. Credit hours are variable (maximum of 3 credits) and grading is S/U only. This course is a prerequisite for BIOG 4990. BIOG 4990, Independent Research in ... Research Opportunities Undergraduate research is (unsurprisingly) one of the best ways to experiment with research as a career path. ... Step 3: Register for research credits during the quarterly class registration process. Each research credit hour carries the expectation of three hours of work per week (1 credit = 3 hours per week, 2 credits = 6 hours per week, etc Research Credit Research Credit. In order to register for undergraduate research credit, students must complete college-specific forms. Each college establishes its own deadline, which is usually during the first week of each semester. Forms are submitted to the student's college Dean's office, who will approve and register the student accordingly. Academic Credit Many students earn credit for undergraduate research they do at Cornell during the academic year. Credit is not given for research done off-campus, unless it is done with a Cornell professor who is working off-campus.. Contact your college undergraduate research advisor for more information about credit in your area of study. There are limits to the amount of research credit that you can earn. Research for Credit and Research Courses Research for Credit. Students who are interested in receiving academic credit for their research should talk with their faculty mentors and academic advisors to enroll in 4998 (Research Thesis) or 4999 (Research). A good rule to follow is that 1 credit hour should equal 3 hours in the lab or working on the project. URES Courses for Research Credit Undergraduate Research for Course Credit (URES *95) Beginning in Fall 2022, all undergraduate students at UNC-Chapel Hill will be required to engage in original research to satisfy the Research & Discovery requirement of the IDEAs in Action curriculum. Students can meet this requirement in one of two ways: 1) research conducted in approved ... Get Started Step 4: Select a research mentor and start work on a project. Talk with your new research advisor about the possibility of earning academic credit for your participation. Departments use variable course titles (ex. 39XXX, 49XXX, or 59XXX) and follow the guideline of 1 credit for every 3 hours/week of research. Undergraduate Research for Credit The Undergraduate Research committee will review the application and contact the student with a decision or, frequently, a request for revisions. In some cases, a BME 495 / BMME 495 proposal may be approved as BME/BMME 295 if the committee does not feel the project is independent or rigorous enough for elective credit. Undergraduate Research Woodrow Wilson Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program: Engage in hands-on, independent learning with faculty mentors and receive funding of up to $10,000 over four years. ASPIRE grants : Promote independent research projects among undergrads in the School of Arts and Sciences; awards range from $500 to $4,500 per academic year. Research for Credit Students can get academic credit for undergraduate research by registering for CHEM UN3098 Supervised Independent Research. Generally, students register for 4 credits as this will fulfill one of the requirements of the Chemistry major. You will be expected to commit the same number of hours to research as you would for any other 4 credit class ... MIT UROP MIT Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program. Find Projects Apply Online (Once you find your UROP) Attention MIT Students! ☀️ Summer Sponsored Research, Credit, & Volunteer Applications Due ☀️ 6.25.24. Information for Students Collaborate with renowned MIT faculty on the exciting, real-world research happening across the Institute. ... Undergraduate Research Undergraduate Research Fund Application. Budget Proposal and Agreement for Financial Help - Required for both Einhorn Grant and Undergraduate Research Fund. Forms are also available in KG17 Klarman Hall. Applications must be submitted to Catherine Ramírez Foss in the A&S Student Services Office in Klarman Hall, KG 17. Academic Credit for Research Yes! You can get course credit to do research through an independent study. Some majors even require it. An independent study is a class that you develop with your instructor or faculty mentor. Credits and Hours. Ranges from one to three credits and generally requires six to 12 hours of work each week. This varies and the schedule is flexible. Undergraduate Research Program (Academic Year) The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) helps students identify a research project during the academic year. Undergraduate students may pursue research for either academic credit or as a paid URP assistant working in the labs of world-leading Rensselaer faculty researchers. The sponsoring department or faculty member is responsible for the ... How to Register There are two sets of course numbers used campus-wide for undergraduate research: those for graded academic credit and those for audit (pay or volunteer). Courses are named in the following format (with course number preceded by the name of school for which you will be doing research, e.g., BIOL 4699, ME 2698): FAQs Undergraduate research, consulting, creative endeavors, or whatever is common in your field of interest are opportunities to conduct intensive and deep work on a particular topic. ... 49XXX, or 59XXX) and follow the guideline of 1 credit for every 3 hours/week of research. What happens at the end of my research project? When you finish your ... FAQ Most schools/majors allow the undergraduate research course hours for credit (2699, 4699) to be counted as either technical or free electives toward your degree. ... Students receiving academic credit for research courses (2699, 4699) should plan to count the hours toward their maximum Hope hours. The free, audit research assistantship courses ... Quick Information Faculty members serve as instructors of record for undergraduate research for course credit. Course numbers to use are 2699/4699. ... President's Undergraduate Research Awards offer $1,500 semester stipends to fund an undergraduate researcher's hourly wages who is working on a project with a Georgia Tech faculty member. Students may also ... Academic Credit The Office of Undergraduate Research does not issue credit for undergraduate research; however, most students can earn departmental or general studies credit. To learn more about obtaining credit for involvement in research, students should talk to their departmental adviser. Often credit is offered in the form of a 499 course (e.g., Psych 499 ... Undergraduate Research for Credit Information Non-BME students should check with their academic advisor regarding what degree requirement, if any, research credits can be applied to. If it is a student's first-time doing research for credit, they should register for BME 29600. If a student has done research for credit in a previous semester, they should register for BME 49800. Funding & Credit The opportunity to receive funding or academic credit is often one of those reasons. Faculty and disciplines have varying standards and expectations for undergraduate research, and this impacts how funding or academic credit is provided. When you engage in research, scholarship, or creative activities, you may find yourself in any of the ... Undergraduate Research IDS 2912, is a course that unites students across majors who are interested in improving their understanding of what research is and finding out how to obtain a faculty mentor for their research pursuits. This 3-credit course is offered in a hybrid format. Register for the IDS 2912 for Summer 2024, CRN 51376. No permit is required. Undergraduate Research 5 Reasons undergraduates should do research. Whether you're interested in laboratories or libraries, at UC Davis you can get hands-on research experience. And you'll be working with top-notch faculty mentors and some of the best graduate students in the world. Undergraduates are encouraged to dive into research at UC Davis. Program: Accountancy and Analytics B.S. STA 2023 - Introductory Statistics I Credit(s): ... Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a student's official transcript. Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. Researching Sustainable Dyes for College Credit at NC State Polymer and color chemistry student Madigan Petri is advancing the field of sustainable textiles and dyes while gaining college credit through PCC 490: Independent Research. The independent research course for polymer and color chemistry students provides a unique opportunity for them to tailor coursework to their interests. What Are College Credits? A college credit is a unit that measures learning at accredited colleges and universities in the United States. According to federal guidelines, one college credit hour "reasonably approximates" one hour of classroom learning plus two hours of independent work [ 1 ]. That means for the average three-credit course, you can expect to spend ... International student caps could harm global rankings of Australia's In short: S&P Global warns university rankings and research funding would be harmed by planned restrictions on international student migration. The university sector has warned the planned student ... essay homework paper phd project resume review study thesis