Some seniors elect to join their professors in research projects.
Others design their own projects, and through independent study follow their own intellectual passions. For those wishing to present papers based on their projects or who need to purchase special supplies or equipment, there is a special Dean's Fund to support senior research . Through the Honors Program, students may elect to design their own course of study and senior project. All seniors find their study energetically supported by the University's resources, especially a teaching faculty dedicated to fostering independent study by undergraduates and a library faculty expert in supporting their research. All of the University's advanced instrumentation and research facilities are readily available to seniors for their research.