sophomore research
The Sophomore Research Program
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.
Additional benefits for participants in this program include:
~ effective orientation with using the library
~ learning to operate new equipment and computer programs
~ enhancing critical thinking and writing skills
~ providing excellent preparation for future academic endeavors, such as Independent Study
~ building positive and mentoring relationships with faculty members, and
~ having valuable job experience to include on a resume.
Faculty members in any academic department are able to hire Sophomore Research Assistants. Each semester, approximately 25 projects are funded. Students are eligible to participate in the program from the second semester of their first year through the first semester of their junior year. Research assistants are paid $6.85 an hour and work 5-10 hours per week. For more information on research assistant positions being offered this semester, click on the Project Openings link.
Additional benefits for participants in this program include:
~ effective orientation with using the library
~ learning to operate new equipment and computer programs
~ enhancing critical thinking and writing skills
~ providing excellent preparation for future academic endeavors, such as Independent Study
~ building positive and mentoring relationships with faculty members, and
~ having valuable job experience to include on a resume.
Faculty members in any academic department are able to hire Sophomore Research Assistants. Each semester, approximately 25 projects are funded. Students are eligible to participate in the program from the second semester of their first year through the first semester of their junior year. Research assistants are paid $6.85 an hour and work 5-10 hours per week. For more information on research assistant positions being offered this semester, click on the Project Openings link.
During the summer, there are numerous research opportunities found both on and off-campus for students of all class years. For more specific information regarding compensation and working hours, please consult the summer research page.
