Although faculty may not have specific student research positions open, most faculty are almost always willing to take on undergraduate students who are enthusiastic, sharp, and have a strong work ethic. Student research positions range from working with a graduate student on their research project to taking on a specific line of research within a larger research project. Research experience is a great resume builder and may boost your chances at scholarships, graduate school, or career positions.
If you are interested in being involved in a faculty research program compose a formal well-written email to the respective faculty member outlining the following:
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The Undergraduate Research, Innovation, Scholarship and Creativity (URISC) program is designed to create opportunities for students (herein called Student Co-PI) to advance their professional career and personal goals by engaging in service and creative activities with our diverse faculty (herein called Faculty PIs). The URISC program provides resources to students to better enable them to work with artists, engineers, scientists, public policy specialists, humanists, health experts, or any of a wide range of other professionals. Click here for more information on how to participate.