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b. Capstone Experience
Capstone research experiences are provided to upperclassmen (juniors and seniors). This research
activity may be required for graduation or be taken as an elective. The guidelines in the “Department or
Centralized” program apply. The activity is called Senior Seminar in some departments.

c. Year round research
Some faculty members have secured grants that allow them to support students in their labs or research
projects. Consequently, they are able to support students year-round, with stipends. Some other
opportunities for unpaid research experience exists outside grant-funded programs.

d. Summer Research
Opportunities for intensive research-only activity are available to qualified students during the summer.
Often grant-funded, these summer programs may be provided on or off campus at other institutions or
research centers.

e. International Research
Opportunities are sometimes available to a few students to work with faculty members on international
projects. Students may spend several weeks with their faculty mentors conducting research in other
countries. These unique opportunities, among other things, broaden the horizons of students, and give
them more global perspective to their education.

f. Miscellaneous
Some faculty members may have collaborative activities with colleagues at other institutions that
provide opportunities for students to participate in research. Also, some faculty members at other
institutions, or certain governmental agencies like NSF and NIH, provide competitive research
opportunities for students during the summer months. Participation may be by recommendation from
the institution or open to all students.