Graduate student Research Guides (RGs) create and lead a DRiP project in their area of expertise in physics research.
These projects create an environment in which undergraduate students can grow to become autonomous researchers in Physics.

Students:

• Learn strategies for reading and deeply exploring advanced and technical physics literature

• Develop scientific communication skills by sharing advanced scientific concepts with scientific audiences of broad backgrounds.

• Learn about areas of active research within the physics community.

• Develop an understanding of what is involved in being a physics researcher.

• Connect with graduate students currently conducting research in physics.

• Develop a plan for future departmental or university research involvement, including graduate school preparations if desired.

Guides:

• Gain experience in developing and leading a research trajectory.

• Develop ability to explain and motivate complex topics in your research area.

• If choosing a topic outside of your specific research area, the DRiP program provides an opportunity to explore a topic you have been long meaning to explore while demonstrating and guiding the research process for another student.

• Become an academic mentor for a research-focused undergraduate