Undergraduate Research can begin as early as your freshman year.

How do I begin?

1. Read this website and select a few professors who are involved in research that matches your interests. Explore the faculty website and read about their background and their research.
2. Send faculty an email and ask for a meeting to discuss their research and options for working with them.
3. Select a research professor who has indicated they are interested in your joining their group and inform them of your decision.
4. Discuss your research options and scheduling needs with the professor.

Why should I begin research as an undergraduate?

It is becoming increasingly more important for you to carry out undergraduate research. Entrance into many graduate and professional schools expects you to have some form of undergraduate capstone research experience. Many reasons for conducting undergraduate research include:

•  Academic credit
•  Professional development
•  Refined Career Development
•  The potential for publications in refereed journals
•  Travel to professional meetings to present research results
•  Further development of critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills
•  Exposure to laboratory techniques, instrumentation and scientific literature
•  Development of communication skills
•  For the fun of it!

What options are available?

1. On-site research during the academic year and/or summer with a TTU faculty research mentor.
2. Off-site research at Amgen Scholars Program.
3. Off-site research at a National Laboratory .
4. Off-site research at one of many summer NSF-REU programs (Research Experiences for Undergraduates).