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Learn to Conduct Research

SRI offers College of Science students the opportunity to participate in discovery-based scientific research starting on your first day on campus, with no prior research experience required. You will gain research skills that will help you in science classes, learn with College of Science peers, and connect with faculty across the University.

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Student and faculty outside doing research.

How to Participate

To participant, you must plan to declare a major in the College of Science or College of Mines & Earth Sciences and enroll in SCI 1500.

SRI students are expected to participate in the following:

  • Enroll in SCI 1500, a 1-credit class that will cover research practices, scientific inquiry, and other topics that will help you be successful.
  • Commit to 10 hours of work per week in your research stream.
  • Participate in an end-of-year research symposium to highlight your research and hear what your peers have accomplished.

Your Path Through Research

First Experience

SCI 1500 - Fall Year 1 

  • Explore scientific interests
  • Learn about Academic life
  • Discover opportunities
  • Develop skills for success
  • Build community

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SRI Rotations - "I want to explore"

SCI 2715 - Spring Year 1

  • Sample Several research types
  • 3hrs/week. Approximately 20 students per cohort
  • Multiple research mentors
  • Discover what you enjoy most

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SRI Research Streams - "I know what I want"

SCI 2715 - Spring Year 1 & Fall Year 2

  • 5-10hrs/week of active research
  • Small focused groups (3-15 students)
  • Single project, single mentor
  • Available for course credit

3
Other Experiences - "Beyond the lab"

  • Internships and industry roles
  • Learning Assistant positions
  • Science communication
  • Community and outreach

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