Undergraduate students may undertake a research project as part of their degree program and also receive course credit for the experience (MMG 197/198, 297/298). Students will choose a laboratory in which to perform their research and work with the faculty member (Course Director) to select a project and to set expectations, scope, and parameters for the project. The student’s Academic Adviser will also be kept abreast of the project's progress. Projects may be submitted to the CALS Academic Awards Committee for consideration for the CALS Distinguished Undergraduate Research (DUR) Award. Learn about Undergraduate Research Projects Details.
Here are a few past project examples:
Danielle Allen Molecular Characterization of the EWI-2 Fusion Inhibitory Mechanism - with Markus Thali, Ph.D. (MMG)
Victoria Primavera Testing the Function of
PA3094: A SphR-like Transcriptional Regulator in
Pseudomonas aeruginosa - with Matt Wargo, Ph.D. (MMG)
Morgan McCord Structurally Critical Elements for MutY DNA Glycosylase Recognition of Specific Damage Sites - with Andrea Lee, Ph.D. (MMG)
Students and Research Faculty Sponsors will need to complete and sign the MMG Research Credit Request form.
For more information on the MMG Undergraduate Research course offerings, please see the MMG Undergraduate Research Syllabus.