Submit a Research Proposal . After consulting with your sponsor about the project that you will work on, you should write a one-page proposal in clear prose describing the planned work, and submit this to 600 Fairchild by Friday of the second week of classes . Within a day or two of submitting your material in 600 Fairchild, you should receive an email either approving your project, or requesting additional information. If you run into difficulties with deadlines, please inform Ms. Kim, Dr. Mowshowitz or Dr. Pollack. This time commitment may include time spent reading research articles or writing the research paper.
Research laboratories contain equipment and chemicals which can be dangerous if used improperly.
If you are working with radiation or animals, you will be required to complete specific training by the university. You should take seriously the risks involved in laboratory research, and make yourself aware of proper laboratory procedures. It's a good idea to read through one of the on-line manuals of laboratory safety that may be found on the Laboratory Safety page at the SURF site. About 6 weeks into the semester, you must turn in a one-page progress report in plain English, describing your work thus far. Most students will not have research results at this point, but the progress report provides an indication that your project is proceeding satisfactorily.