1. • Except for teaching majors, all majors in physics are required to take Physics 4900 -- Research in Physics -- for academic credit.  This is usually done in the senior year.  (Teaching majors are encouraged to take 4900 as well.)
   

2. • You will get a lot more out of your research experience if you start early.  We urge all of our students to do research as soon as they possibly can.

How do I succeed?

1. • Read the following pages for Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Physics specific projects.  Each project has possible topics, desired skills, and a faculty mentor.
   

2. • Identify an area of interest.
   

3. • Introduce yourself to the mentor explaining your interest.
   

4. • Bring a CV to your meeting indicating what skills you possess.
   

5. • Be prepared to start at the bottom and work your way up.

1. • Be brave, don’t fear failure.
   

2. • Take OWNERSHIP -- become a creative contributor.
   

3. • Go to conferences, give presentations, become an author -- tell others what you’ve done (your mastery will increase).