Undergraduate research and immersive experiences | College of Biological Sciences

Each year CBS students engage in more than 300 research or immersive experiences across the college. CBS offers a large variety of undergraduate research experiences that allow students to shadow researchers, conduct research projects, or engage in science communication at anytime of the year that can count towards credit or are paid positions. Additionally, CBS offers immersive experiences at the CBS Conservatory and Botanical Collection, Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, and Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories.

Undergraduate research

We know one of the most valuable ways to learn biology is by actually doing it. Research is one great way to do that. As an undergraduate, getting involved in research can help you hone your hands-on skills, build your communication and collaboration capabilities with peers and faculty, learn how to ask and answer new questions, explore areas of interest, gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the world around us and potentially earn academic credit. These experiences can be incredibly beneficial to your future career, regardless of your aspirations, as you learn from these opportunities and gain new knowledge and skills.

Questions? Contact CBS Undergraduate Research Coordinator Dr. Dana Davis at [email protected].