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The Chemistry Department provides a variety of opportunities for
undergraduates to participate in research programs during the academic year and
the summer. Faculty members welcome undergraduates in their research groups and
usually arrange a close collaboration with graduate students and postdoctoral
fellows. These symbiotic interactions provide opportunities for students to
work with the latest equipment and ideas in modern chemical science, in an
environment that provides close mentoring and support.
One year (eight credit hours) of Undergraduate Research is required as part
of the Bachelor of Science degree and is optional for students selecting the
B.A. degree. Some chemistry majors choose to perform undergraduate research in
other departments (e.g., Biochemistry, Pharmacology, etc.) either as part of
their chemistry degree requirements, or as independent study courses.
The Chemistry Department also provides support for students from Rochester and other
institutions during the summer, using funds from a variety of sources.
Rochester is a National
Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates Site, providing
funding for 10 students per summer. Summer research students have their own
research problem, a specific faculty advisor and a specific day-to-day graduate
student or postdoctoral mentor. Everybody participates in a weekly Group
Meeting, reporting to each other on their research projects and results in
oral, poster, and written form. Discussions of careers,
graduate work, and scientific ethics with faculty and graduate students is also part of the experience.
One application covers all of the summer research programs in the Chemistry
Department. Information on the summer undergraduate research programs, as well
as application forms and deadline dates, may be obtained from:
Chemistry Dept
University of Rochester
PO Box 270216
Rochester, NY, 14627-0216
(585) 275-8286.
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In Hutchison Hall, Marguerite's office is in Room 450.
Click here to see the Summer Research Opportunities.
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