"The joy of research must be found in doing, since every other harvest is uncertain."
     - Theobald Smith

Undergraduate research is central to the overall goals and priorities of the academic program at Trinity University. Our mission to provide majors with a thorough understanding of principles and processes is accomplished not only through classroom and laboratory study, but through engagement of students in active research.  Summer research allows students to focus on projects without competing attention of coursework and extracurricular activities. For field-based studies, the summer period affords time for travel to and extended periods of study at the project location. Summer research experiences allow students to develop a more complete picture of life in research and academia. Most summer students continue their research throughout the year, providing their peers with a model for how to conduct investigations. A strong sense of community among students and faculty built during the summer continues into the academic year. Students get to know professors beyond their roles as classroom and laboratory teachers; they appreciate faculty as researchers, colleagues, and people with broader interests and concerns. Many faculty-student relationships forged within the Trinity community have resulted in long-term collaborations and friendships. Finally, our summer research program has played a critical role in shaping what and how we teach during the academic year. We pioneer approaches during the summer that are often developed into teaching laboratory experiences. 

Summer Undergraduate Research - 2007 Forms

Summer Research Stipend Agreement

Reserve Summer On-Campus Housing

Summer Research Opportunities at Trinity:

          Trinity University Summer 2007 Undergraduate Research Fellowships

Trinity University’s Howard Hughes Medical Institute Program
http://www.trinity.edu/org/hhmi/

Trinity McNair Scholars Program
http://www.trinity.edu/org/mcnair/index.htm

Department of Biology
http://www.trinity.edu/departments/biology/

Beckman Scholars Program
http://www.trinity.edu/departments/chemistry/index_pages/BeckmanApp2006.htm

Department of Chemistry
http://www.trinity.edu/departments/chemistry/index.html

Department of Computer Science
http://www.cs.trinity.edu/

Department of Engineering Science
http://www.engr.trinity.edu/

Department of Geosciences
http://www.trinity.edu/departments/geosciences/

Department of Mathematics
http://www.trinity.edu/math

National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates in Mathematics at Trinity
http://www.trinity.edu/math/REU/

Department of Physics and Astronomy
http://www.trinity.edu/departments/physics/

Summer Research in the News:

Trinity Science Students Spend Summers in the Classroom and Still Earn a Paycheck