University Research Experience

Student will work with the instructor, university faculty, and undergraduates at Cal Poly, SLO, during their Summer Undergraduate Research Program in June and July.  Students will be placed in laboratories based on coursework, experience, and interviews. Once placed, students will collaborate with instructor and university faculty to develop a project within the scope of the research being performed.  Students will develop understanding of the research lab’s project, complete any required laboratory safety training, develop necessary laboratory skills to complete project, participate in data collection and analysis, and present a summary of the data collected and its contribution to the overall research being performed. Assessment: Students will be assessed on three elements: 1) successful participation and application of research skills; 2) poster presentation of research; and 3) the completion of a laboratory notebook.