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Want to see first hand what
goes on in a research lab and talk to faculty about projects?
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Did you know...
More than 1/3 of UA Chemistry students work on
an independent research project?
Enter your
poster in the Undergraduate Chemistry Fair coming spring 2008!
 Undergraduate
Publications
Examples of
Student
Research Projects
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funding for conference registration, travel, or accommodation?
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In the College of Science, we
believe that you learn science by doing science. In keeping with that
philosophy, the Department of Chemistry encourages all students to become
involved with research on some level. By providing undergraduates
many opportunities through credit courses, paid positions, and a wide
range of research areas to explore, we feel there is something for
everyone!
Whatever
your long-term career objectives are, research in Chemistry is a step in
the right direction!
One of the
major advantages of attending a major university is the opportunity to
participate in internationally recognized research programs. As well as
giving you the opportunity to explore research as a possible career option, you
will work with professional colleagues in what often becomes a lifelong
professional relationship.
Benefits of undergraduate research:
- Your research director
(Click here for
Faculty Research Profiles) becomes your advisor with information on job opportunities, different
graduate programs and various professional schools.
- Your participation both
develops and testifies to your independence of thought, a highly desirable
trait in a scientist.
- Exit interviews conducted
with graduating seniors indicate that a student who has participated in
research early in his/her undergraduate career is better prepared for senior
level chemistry courses.
- Employers, graduate
programs and professional schools will usually request letters and/or
telephone calls from your research director.
- When you go to interviews, your
research activities may become the central focus of the interview.
Procedures & Forms you'll
need to submit:
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Ways you can be involved with research...
Other positions through special programs (for pay and/or
credit)
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