{"id":167,"date":"2022-11-15T23:26:26","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T23:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/meb\/?page_id=167"},"modified":"2023-05-03T02:32:47","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T02:32:47","slug":"undergraduate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/meb\/undergraduate\/","title":{"rendered":"Undergraduate Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n            \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students in the Marine and Environmental Biology program investigate a range of topics in marine science and biological oceanography. Undergraduate students interested in research experience should review the different <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/meb\/research-themes\/\">Research Themes<\/a> as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/meb\/people\/\">profiles of faculty<\/a> they are interested in working with. Contact faculty directly to inquire about potential research opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-LNdU8HPxzZ\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-LNdU8HPxzZ\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Overview<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-LNdU8HPxzZ\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-LNdU8HPxzZ\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Research experience is an excellent way to help refine your interests and career goals. If obtaining an advanced degree is part of your long-term plan, research experience beyond skills that can be obtained in laboratory courses can greatly strengthen your resume and open up opportunities for additional scholarship and fellowship awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-LNdU8HPxzZ\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-LNdU8HPxzZ\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Marine Biology Minor<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-LNdU8HPxzZ\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-LNdU8HPxzZ\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The minor in Marine Biology consists of 24 units of course work related specifically to marine science. Courses are derived from several Dornsife College departments and\/or programs. This program is appropriate for students seeking a focus in marine science or who are interested in broadening their base of knowledge in marine biology, earth, or environmental science. Please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.usc.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=16&amp;poid=21679&amp;returnto=6189\">program page<\/a> for additional details regarding options and requirement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-LNdU8HPxzZ\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-LNdU8HPxzZ\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Biology Degree Emphases<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-LNdU8HPxzZ\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-LNdU8HPxzZ\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Undergrads have the option to concentrate on subtopics within Biology during their BISC major, and to have these reflected on their transcripts. Those most closely affiliated with MEB are the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.usc.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=16&#038;poid=24870&#038;returnto=6189\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marine Biology<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.usc.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=16&#038;poid=24905&#038;returnto=6189\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ecology, Evolution, and Environment<\/a> emphases, which include classes taught by multiple MEB faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-4-LNdU8HPxzZ\" aria-controls=\"section-1-4-LNdU8HPxzZ\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Opportunities for Research<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-4-LNdU8HPxzZ\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-4-LNdU8HPxzZ\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Please check the <a href=\"https:\/\/uscdornsife.usc.edu\/secure\/bisc_research_ex\/search.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BISC Research Exchange<\/a> portal for available opportunities and cross-reference those with the <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/meb\/people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MEB Faculty<\/a>. You may also contact faculty directly to inquire about potential research opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-5-LNdU8HPxzZ\" aria-controls=\"section-1-5-LNdU8HPxzZ\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">REU Information<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-5-LNdU8HPxzZ\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-5-LNdU8HPxzZ\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The National Science Foundation (NSF) funds summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) at a variety of institutions throughout the USA. Funding typically covers travel to and from the REU site, accommodation, and a stipend covering 10 weeks research. Applications are due in the early spring semester (deadlines are specific to each program) and it is recommended that you apply to more than one program.<\/p>\n<p>MEB is affiliated with The Wrigley Institute for Marine Sciences on Catalina Island, which hosts a summer <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wrigley\/reu\/\">REU program in Coastal Ocean Processes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Additional REU opportunities can be found on the National Science Foundation\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife-wrigley.usc.edu\/education\/undergraduate-internships\/reu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">REU website<\/a> by research field.<\/p>\n<p>Additional STEM opportunities can be found on the Institute for Broadening Participation\u2019s (IBP) Pathways to Science <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pathwaystoscience.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button 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href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/surf\/\">Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/soar\/\">Student Opportunities for Academic Research (SOAR)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wise.usc.edu\/programs\/grants-and-awards\/undergraduate-research-experience\/wise-fellows\/\">Women in Science &amp; Engineering (WiSE) Undergraduate Fellows <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/scholarship-descriptions#wilson\">Anita Brown Wilson Scholarship for Environmental Studies <\/a>(USC ENST students only)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/undergrad.usc.edu\/experience\/research\/undergrad_research\/\">USC Provost\u2019s Undergrad Research Fellowships <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/awardsdatabase.usc.edu\/app\/index.asp\">USC Funding Opportunities Database<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  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