Can sophomores do research?

You have the option to explore research as early as your freshman year, but most students will wait until their sophomore, junior, or senior year to get started in independent studies, after they’ve laid a foundation in their major.

When should I start doing undergrad research?

You will become productive only after that time period; therefore, it is best if you start research no later than Fall of your junior year. This way, you will have two years or more in the lab and should be able to make major contributions to ongoing research projects. Many students start during sophomore year.

Can undergraduates do research at USC?

Sometimes individually, sometimes in groups, USC undergraduates conduct research with guidance from distinguished faculty leaders. Imagine presenting your findings at a conference or publishing your research. With so many opportunities and funding sources, you can do it here.

Does USC have good research?

USC had $889 million in research expenditures in the 2018 fiscal year, is ranked second in the nation among all universities in the size of its federally funded computer science research program, and has the largest graduate program in science, engineering and health of all research universities.

Can I start my own research?

It is never too early to have your own research interests and take your own ideas seriously. It is not really different from having hobbies, only that here you take the hobby idea seriously. Ideally in your post-doc you are behaving as though you have a lab of your own within someone else’s lab.

Does USC have a lot of research opportunities?

USC Dornsife offers numerous opportunities for undergraduates to participate in research and in many cases will help fund this learning. Explore this section to learn more about becoming involved in the exciting world of cutting-edge research in USC Dornsife.

How do I get Started on student research?

Complete a student research program for a notation on your transcript but not academic credit. Students identify potential professors to work with from a faculty directory of research interests, jointly complete a learning contract and then devote a minimum number of hours (say, 75) throughout a semester working directly with the faculty sponsor.

How important is research experience for Graduate School?

Norcross, J. C. (2014, January). Getting involved in research as an undergraduate: Nuts and bolts. Psychology Student Network. http://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/psn/2014/01/research-undergraduate Research experience consistently emerges as a top criterion for admission into graduate school and for employment in competitive positions.

Where can I work as a researcher outside of University?

Work or volunteer for a researcher outside of your university — in a hospital, medical center, research institute, private industry or community-based organization, for example. Especially in large cities, researchers with major grants depend upon students for many elements of study management, data collection and statistical analyses.

How many undergraduates should be in a research lab?

If there are 10 undergraduates working in a lab, the attention given to each individual tends to decrease, as well as the value of the research experience. On the other hand, some large laboratories provide unique research opportunities unavailable elsewhere.

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