Why do Research?
Why do Research?
The faculty of the UW-Chemistry Department strongly believe that research is a vital component in the education of a chemist. Participation in undergraduate research can benefit students not only educationally, but also professionally and personally. Thus, undergraduates are highly encouraged to get involved in the diverse and highly regarded research community at UW.
Benefits include:
- Apply concepts learned in coursework to “real life” situations
- Learn to read and effectively search scientific literature
- Develop your critical, analytical and independent thinking skills
- Increase your scientific confidence
- Discover personal interests
- Learn about current issues, methods, and leaders in the chemistry field
- Work closely with a faculty mentor
- Explore and prepare for future careers
- Develop marketable skills
- Enhance professional communication skills
- Get the excitement of discovery
- Preparation for graduate or professional programs
- Develop networking relationships with other students, professors and other scientific professionals within your research group, department, campus, country and even around the world
- Possibility to get paid or to receive scholarships/fellowships/awards
- Fulfill graduation requirements [course credit]