Typically, these are reserved for majors, but occasional exceptions are made.
Research is supervised by faculty, often in conjunction with one or more graduate students.
Opportunities for research include geochemical, petrological, and computer lab work in addition to fieldwork. Recent fieldwork has been conducted in Mexico, Great Britain, and Canada, as well as parts of the United States including Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, California, and the Southwest. Requirements for interns vary widely depending on the form of research, but strong motivation and attention to detail are a must.