Academic Recognition
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There are various ways to receive academic recognition for your work as an undergradaute researcher.
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What Students Say...
I gained so much practical knowledge to supplement the theoretical knowledge that I have gained in the classroom. Research has taught me a lot, and I've really enjoyed it. It has really supplemented my education.
- Sriya Subramani - ICRU Fellow - Biology Major
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Credit Hours
- Student research involvement can earn credits toward graduation. Registration for a research course can also make the experience a more visible part of the student’s academic record. In addition, credit hours earned through research may also be part of a department's requirements for Graduation with Honors.
Course options for research can be found in most departments and are also available through the University Honors Program (143:100 Honors Research Practicum). Research registrations are generally variable credit courses (1-3 s.h.) that can be repeated up to 9 credit hours in your major.
Students and faculty mentors will determine how many credit hours are reasonable considering the time spent on the project each week. Students can continue to receive credit for several semesters.
Credit hours are usually determined by 1 credit hour for each 3 hours of work per week. (For example: 3 credit hours of research = 9-10 hours per week on the project)
Research courses are generally graded on a Satisfactory/Fail basis.
Students may not receive credit hours and financial compensation for the same research experience.
Internships
- Students can receive internship credits for their research experience through the Pomerantz Career Center. Contact the center for more information.
Transcripts
- Students receive research recognition on their transcript through their research area department or the honors program, if they meet the criteria. Research can also be noted as an internship experience for 0 credit hours.
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