Sophomore Research

The Sophomore Research Program provides opportunities for students to work as paid research assistants to Wooster faculty members. Through this program students become true partners with faculty in the research process and acquire an understanding of the process involved in conducting research.

Faculty

Faculty members in any academic department are able to hire Sophomore Research Assistants. Each semester, approximately 30 projects are funded. Proposals for summer research are due January 31st.

Students

Students are eligible to participate in the program from the second semester of their first year through the first semester of their junior year. Summer Research students are paid $11.60 per hour and work up to 40 hours per week for 8 weeks. Additional benefits for participants in this program include:

providing excellent preparation for future academic endeavors, such as Independent Study
effective orientation with using the library
learning to operate new equipment and computer programs
enhancing critical thinking and writing skills
building positive and mentoring relationships with faculty members, and
having valuable job experience to include on a resume.

Openings for summer will be posted February 5th and applications will be due by 8 a.m. Friday February 15th. The application will require a current resume, make an appointment now with Career Planning to make sure your resume is effective.

Summer

During the summer, there are numerous research opportunities found both on and off-campus for students of all class years. Summer Openings will be available in February. For more specific information regarding compensation and working hours, please consult the summer research page.

Please contact Dean Heather Fitz Gibbon (Ext. 2576) or Karen Parthemore (Ext. 2428) with any questions.