Undergraduate Research
For Credit
- First, take the initiative to introduce yourself to a professor and express an interest in research. Bring along a 1-page resume and an unofficial transcript.
- If the professor agrees, register for ChE 1097 or PetE 1097. You can register for 1-12 credits. Each credit requires 3 hours of time each week for 14 weeks.
- You MUST inform the Academic Administrator of this decision, otherwise you will not be able to receive a grade.
- Every 3 credits of ChE 1097 can be counted as a Technical, Professional or ChE Elective
- This is a letter-grade course, and the professor has the ability to assign the appropriate grade (A - F) for your work.
- Your advisor MUST have periodic meetings with you during the term AND your advisor must provide a project that has substantial intellectual content (you CANNOT be assigned to routine lab maintenance).
- You MUST provide the Academic Administrator a copy of either a report on your topic OR a technical paper or draft of a paper in which you are listed as a co-author. You CANNOT receive a grade for your work - even with your advisor's approval - without handing in this document
For Pay
- First, take the initiative to introduce yourself to a professor and express an interest in research. Bring along a 1-page resume and an unofficial transcript.
- If the professor agrees, ask the professor how much you will be paid and how many hours per week you expect to work.
- You MUST inform the Administrator II of this decision and fill out the proper papers, otherwise you will not be able to receive a paycheck.
- Your advisor MUST have periodic meetings with you during the term, or assign a graduate student or post-doc to supervise you.
No double-dipping!
You CANNOT receive pay AND credit for the same time spent on a project. It is one or the other.
Research Opportunities