Natural Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program

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General
Basic Timeline Program Description Why do summer research?
NSCI UR 2010
Past Projects
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001
Questions or Comments? Please e-mail Ann F. Tolo

Why Do Summer Research at PLU?

Experience Research

  • Work one-on-one with Natural Sciences faculty on engaging research topics
  • Learn how to generate and investigate intriguing questions
  • Practice the techniques of a specific discipline
  • Build self-confidence to face open, unsolved problems

Strengthen Your Résumé

  • Compete more effectively for scholarships, fellowships, and internships
  • Increase your competitiveness in the job market
  • Improve your graduate program applications

Acquire the Communications Skills needed in the Sciences

  • Write, revise, and polish a research summary using the conventions of your discipline
  • Prepare a research poster
  • Give talks and poster presentations at PLU and at the regional Murdock Conference

Get Paid For It

  • Receive $4,000
Downloadable Forms
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