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Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate Research
Participating in an undergraduate research project is a great way to learn a lot about a specific area and to try your hand at a cutting-edge research project. If you are thinking about graduate school, this is also an excellent opportunity to find out what research is about and to get experience before applying. Research projects also demonstrate to potential employers that you are capable of moving beyond coursework to solve an open-ended problem.
Getting Started
The first thing to do is figure out what areas you are interested in and what kinds of projects are available. Most of the faculty have descriptions of their current research projects on their web pages, and they are happy to talk about them; this can give you an idea of the types of problems they work on. Your academic adviser can also help identify which faculty you should contact. Once you have an idea of what is available, you should make an appointment with the faculty member to discuss potential projects. Don't worry if the projects seem huge - smaller, more accessible sub-projects are often available. Feel free to talk to more than one professor if there are multiple areas in which you are interested.