Why do research as an undergraduate student?

• How to Get Research Experience
• To learn how the knowledge is acquired
• To find out what may you want to do after graduation
• To gain job experience and to prepare for the job market or further education

Research Opportunities in MCDB

• SRP (Student Research Program)
• 196A, B (Fulfills MCDB Lab Requirement)
• 199 (Single Quarter Research)
• 199A, B, C, D (Multi-Quarter Research)
• 198A-B, C, D (Honors Research)
• HHMI
  • Banerjee
• Courses related to research (190A-C, 193, 194A)
• MCDB-Approved List of Faculty Research Mentors

How to start research

1. Browse the online faculty research activitIes in MCDB.
2. Decide what type of research interests you the most.
3. Send an e-mail to the faculty member to discuss your intention of doing research in his/her laboratory.
4. Follow the instructions for enrollment for 199, 199AB, or 198ABCD.