Undergraduate Research

Many students of the Physics Department are actively involved in research. 

Senior and Honors Research

Undergraduate Research Courses

Motivated undergraduate students are encouraged to get involved in research at any stage of their academic career through the specially-designed classes: PHYS 155 Freshman Research, PHYS 255 Sophomore Research and PHYS 355 Junior Research.
Interested students need to identify a faculty member who is willing to serve as their research supervisor. This faculty member then requests an individual research section, and gives the student permission to enroll. Since it may take a few days for the section to be open, it is important to make necessary arrangements with the research mentor well in advance before the end of the add/drop period.

Research Opportunities & Scholarships

• Paid Summer Undergrad Research Placements: Over 800 programs – REU and other summer research opportunities for undergrads
• For Financial Support in Graduate School - Bridge to the Doctorate, IGERT and NSF Grad Research Fellowship programs provide generous stipend and tuition support for students through the National Science Foundation.