For example, if interested in molecular and cellular research being conducted at the Cancer Center, access the department website and read the faculty research descriptions. Read recent publications to learn more about the specific lab of your interest. The next step is to contact the faculty to arrange for a meeting to discuss the possibility of working in their lab through independent study or some other form of academic credit. Students must complete and submit special registration information to receive independent study credit. Registration materials are available in the advising office LSS 248 and the MCB Department Office located in LSS 444.
Perseverance pays off.
The key to getting involved in research is to never give up looking for a lab. There are good times, and more difficult times, to find a lab in which to work. Starting in mid-semester is usually a difficult time, as most openings in labs tend to fall at semester breaks. Availability during the summer is always a plus. Volunteering in a lab is worth noting.