Current Chemistry & Biochemistry Students

Why is getting involved in undergraduate research important?

• Undergraduate research is a great option, particularly if you are considering:
  • Strengthening your resume for future positions
  • Pursuing an advanced degree (e.g., graduate school or medical school)
  • Early career experiences
• It helps to gain experience and understanding of various STEM fields students want to go into
• Can assist students to pinpoint what area they want to pursue a career within
• To bridge relationships and connections with faculty members that can lead to future opportunities

What are the steps of getting into undergraduate research?

1. Students interested in specific Chemistry areas should refer to the Specialty Faculty Advisors and reach out to them
2. Once students have reached out to the faculty mentor, they should discuss their personal goals of what they are wanting out of the research experience
3. Students will then work on whatever project related research the faculty mentor wants them to be apart of
4. Once the mentorship and research project is established, then students can contact the department (course override form or [email protected] ) to look into getting CHE 4370 credit

Why is getting involved in an internship important?

• Internships are a great option, particularly if you are considering:
  • Strengthening your resume for future positions
  • Pursuing an advanced degree (e.g., graduate school or medical school)
  • Early career experiences
• Can be done for electives or required credit (depending on your major)
• Can be paid or unpaid
• Unpaid internships should be done for academic credit to provide you with worker’s compensation coverage
• Can be done full-time or part-time
• Can be done at public, private, non-profit, or government organization
• It helps to gain experience and understanding of various STEM fields students want to go into
• Can assist students to pinpoint what area they want to pursue a career within
• To bridge relationships and connections with faculty members and/or outside partners that can lead to future opportunities

What are the steps of getting an internship?

1. You will start by going to the Internships at the C2 Hub website
2. Then you will click on Career Link, which will take you to numerous opportunities for job and internships
3. You fill out an application for the internship of your selection
4. Once you have submitted the internship application, it will get forwarded to the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Chair, Dr. Andrew Bonham, for approval on receiving credit in CHE 3980