Undergraduate Research

Prior to welcoming you into their research program, faculty will want to learn about your background. Each researcher will ask for different information, but here is a general idea of what they might want to know (You might consider anticipating some of these questions by including some of this information in your initial e-mail message):

• What is your current undergraduate year (i.e., first, second, etc.)?
• What is your major and overall GPA?
• What upper-division (300-level and above) science courses have you taken?
• Do you have any prior research experience? If so, please briefly describe it. Did it involve field, laboratory, or theoretical work?
• What aspect of the faculty member's research is most interesting to you?
• Why do you want to do research in atmospheric sciences, marine sciences, or waste management?
• What do you want to do after you graduate?
• Is there a member of the faculty at Stony Brook who is familiar with your abilities and who would be willing to act as a reference?
• What special abilities do you have that would help you in a research position?
• What amount of time (be realistic) would you be willing and able to commit to a research project?
• What times (mornings, afternoons, days) might you be available?
  
  

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