Undergraduate Resources
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Within GSU, there are a many avenues to explore for undergraduate research and teaching opportunities. These Include:
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Students can register for Biol 4910 to do an independent research project with a faculty member.
Download the primer for Biol 4910 (PDF) to get helpful pointers for research credit.
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Some faculty members may have technician positions in their laboratories. Some of these may be listed on the Undergraduate job board. Others may be posted outside the Biology Department main office at 402 Kell.
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The Departments of Biology and Chemistry have been awarded a $1.5M Howard Hughes Grant for a new undergraduate program entitled “Biotechnology and Society.” All degree-seeking undergraduates majoring in biology or chemistry are eligible to apply. Priority for research funding will be given to students who have completed at least one year of their undergraduate program. Apply for Program
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The McNair Scholarship Program is a pre-graduate fellowship designed to prepare promising students for graduate studies leading to the obtainment of a doctoral degree. The program requires a commitment of approximately four (4) hours monthly during the academic year with a full time commitment during the summer. ... more
- Summer Research Programs: Intrerested in doing research fot the experience and pay? click here to see one of our
undergrad's internship experience in Ireland.
Honors Program and Biology Club
The department participates in the GSU
Honors Program and encourages qualified students to apply. The
department sponsors a Biology
Club and the Eta Psi chapter of Beta Beta Beta, the national honorary
biological society. Interested students are encouraged to participate
in these organizations.

Outside Resources
Atlanta Biotech Network
BRAIN summer research program
Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) - Neuroscience Fellowship Program
BioMedNet - Jobs
AAAS - careers
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
U.S. Department of Labor - Occupational Outlook
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