Integrated Science 260: Entering Research
Course Number: INTEGSCI 260
Credits: 1
Prereqs/Requirements:
- Students must have a confirmed faculty research mentor for the semester.
- Permission from instructor required: Please fill out this form to request enrollment permission.
Schedule:
- Typically offered fall semester
Instructor:
One-credit course for students interested in engaging in research, to be taken alongside 1–3 independent research credits in a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) field.
Students must have a confirmed faculty research mentor for the semester. Students do not need to have started their research experience.
Learn more about the curriculum here.
If you are an undergraduate engaging in research, Entering Research can help you get the most out of your research experience.
Entering Research will give you tools and skills to help you foster a successful mentor/mentee relationship and tailor your research experience to your interests and goals.
- Learn about the roles, responsibilities, and relationships that make for a successful research experience
- Define an independent research project with your mentor
- Develop your science communication skills through reading, writing, and presenting research
- Learn about and discuss strategies to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM
If you’re just starting out with research, visit our Resources page for information about finding a mentor or getting involved in undergraduate research.