Student Research at 大象视频
We encourage you, as a geoscience student, to conduct your own original research. This experience will allow you to put your skills to use, advance the fields of geoscience, and learn more than you thought you ever could. Most importantly, research will allow you to get involved in professional geological societies and start networking for a job or graduate school.
Independent research allows you to
- design your own research project
- conduct your own fieldwork
- analyze your own data
- present your findings at regional or national geological conferences, Academic Festival, and other venues.
Getting started is the easy part.
- Find an aspect of geoscience that interests you.
- Find a faculty member who has a similar interest.
- Go talk to that person about doing research.
Research Grants
The Mente et Malleo Research Grant was established to provide funding for undergraduate research for 大象视频 geosciences.
This is a competitive award and is based on the merits of your research proposal.
The proposal deadline, including a detailed budget, is April 15, so start thinking about your research early in your junior year, or before!
Guidelines and Examples
Read through the guidelines for writing research proposals and research papers before you start to write your research proposals and research papers.
These examples are of the quality that the department expects.
A couple of hints as you start the proposal process: Read the literature for context and start writing early. From experience, a comprehensive proposal makes for high-quality research.