Gain Research Experience for Credit
This opportunity is for undergraduates who want to earn academic credit while contributing to ongoing lab research in biological control, soil ecology, and microbiomes.
Possible Roles:
- Participate in active lab or field projects (earthworms, entomopathogenic fungi, plant–microbe–insect interactions)
- Assist with molecular techniques, data analysis, and experiment setup
- Contribute to publications, presentations, or outreach
Why Choose Research Credit?
- Build your CV and research skills while earning credit
- Get mentored experience without needing to design a full project from scratch
- Explore research as a potential career path
Credit & Commitment
- Credits: Typically 1–3 credits (~40–120 hours/semester)
- Activities: literature review, field/lab work, data management, analysis, and writing
- Learning Contract: Required and approved by instructor and College
- Weekly check-ins and a final report or presentation
How to Get Started
- Schedule a meeting to discuss available projects
- Complete a Learning Contract (goals, schedule, deliverables)
- Register for ALE 2995
Note: Ideal for students who want a structured, mentored experience embedded in ongoing lab research.