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:
- An independent research project OR a student/faculty collaborative research project for biology credit
- An off-campus internship with significant research component
- Seminar (BIOL 412)
- A research experience not covered by the above but deemed equivalent
The learning goals of the biology research experience are:
- To actively participate in research design, execution, and data analysis
- 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.)
- To contribute new information in the field of Biology
- 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.
- Research Requirement Preliminary Plan Form 1 (Sophomores/Juniors)
- Research Requirement Final Outcome Form 2 (Seniors)
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