 |
|
|
Ways to get involved in research
Summer 2007 Undergraduate Research Fellows
in the School of Earth Sciences have been chosen.
|
For a list of student projects this summer, click here. |
 |
| Learning to use lab equipment |
Research is the heart of any study of science, and it's a great chance
to get your hands dirty and pursue a subject in depth. The GES department
encourages all majors to participate in research, and the opportunities
for undergraduate research are numerous. The level of commitment and involvement
is up to you: you can
- work part-time in a lab during the school year
- conduct an independent summer research project
- conduct quarter-long to year-long independent research projects
- conduct research for a Senior Honors Project
The best way to get involved is to talk to faculty –
maybe someone taught an interesting seminar and you want to pursue some
outstanding questions, or perhaps you are interested in their field of
expertise. Often, faculty members have ongoing projects you can join,
or you can work with one of their graduate students. Perhaps you and a
faculty member can carve out a new project for you to do. The possibilities
are endless – you just need to start asking.
How to get started
It's easy.
- Check out information about research areas
in GES and look at recent research projects
by other GES students
- Talk to a faculty member whose
research interests you
- Discuss funding options with your advisor,
and perhaps apply for funding
Lots of additional (and very helpful) information about undergraduate
research at Stanford is available from Stanford's Undergraduate
Research Programs.
|
