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Required Research Experience

All biology majors must include a research experience as part of their undergraduate program. All biology majors will be required to present the results of their research experience in on-campus symposia or at regional or national conferences.

This requirement may be satisfied by the successful completion of any one of the following:

  1. An independent research project OR a student/faculty collaborative research project for biology credit
  2. An off-campus internship with significant research component
  3. Seminar (BIOL 412)
  4. A research experience not covered by the above but deemed equivalent 

The learning goals of the biology research experience are:

  1. To actively participate in research design, execution, and data analysis 
  2. To present the results of the research experience in an on-campus symposium or at regional or national conferences. (Even if the project has been presented at the site [for example, location of SFS or summer program], the student is still required to present on campus or at a professional conference.)
  3. To contribute new information in the field of Biology
  4. To demonstrate independence with respect to the project

Ready to submit a proposal? Proposals should be submitted to the student's faculty advisor, who will determine whether the completed experience satisfies the research experience requirement.

On-Campus Symposium for Students

A major on-campus symposium in which students are encouraged to participate is:

  • The Annual Science Student Research Symposium - April 18, 2024