Undergraduate Research
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NOTE: This information is based on the meeting on research hosted by M.O.S.S. on 2/2/2017. Please use this information to get an idea of how to approach on-campus and off-campus research opportunities, not as an absolute resource.
Why you should consider research:
- Form a connection with your research mentor
- Gain experience about the research field
- Network with other students that have similar goals as you
- Become a competitive applicant for graduate/professional school
How you can become involved in research:
On-Campus (CSU Sacramento):
- As a volunteer- directly ask a professor if you can work in their lab.
- For units- If you have a professor that you can work under, there are courses in both Bio and Chem that allow up to 3 units of research during the semester.
- Through the SEE Program: (open only to current SEE members)
- LSAMP/AY: paid research during the semester
- ISR: paid 3-week intro program during the summer
- LSAMP (Summer): paid 8-week summer internship
- SURE Award: Paid summer research through the College of NSM (open to all students): http://www.csus.edu/nsm/academic%20programs/sureawardcall2017.pdf
Off-Campus:
- As a volunteer- directly ask a professor if you can work in their lab
- Through a national/state program(like an REU): keep in mind that the deadlines are coming up soon and vary!
What Research Programs look for:
Students who are:
- Responsible
- Reliable
- Driven
- Disciplined
- Patient
What most research programs require (with variation):
- Online/Hardback Applications
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts (that demonstrate a solid GPA and participation in science classes with labs)
- Personal Statements
- Interviews
For the SEE-research programs, applications will be released April 2017 and are open only to current SEE students. The research programs listed above vary in many ways with differing dates, stipend amounts, and requirements. Be sure to read through all of the available material and apply to as many programs as possible.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us!
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us!