A major educational goal of the Biology Department is to introduce undergraduates to the excitement and methods of doing science, more formally the process of science. All of our majors are exposed to modern research techniques in laboratory courses.  Courses as diverse as Developmental Biology, Animal Behavior, and Comparative Physiology feature multi week supervised projects that students design and execute with guidance from their instructors. After completing and analyzing their work, the results are often reported to the other members of the class as if it were a scientific meeting. Many students seek a more thorough grounding in independent research than can be obtained in class or internship. The goal is to assist the student so that she or he eventually works at the same level as would be expected of a graduate student. This sort of experience is especially important for those considering research careers and graduate training at the masters and doctoral levels. Research experiences can be done both at Loyola during the semester (BL 481/482) and during the summer (Hauber Research Fellowship). In addition there are outside research opportunities that typically occur during the summer.

Upcoming Events

• Cleveland Clinic APRSC 2013 Call For Applications
  • Cleveland Clinic Application
  • Cleveland Clinic APRSC 2013 Research Poster Guidelines

Scholarship Opportunities

• Garden Club of America 
• Tri Beta Research Scholarships

Research Opportunities  

• New River Gorge Natural Resources Management Intern
• 2013 Boedell Reserve Horticulture Internship
• Valley Forge National Historical Park Intern 2013
• LSAMP Summer Undergraduate Research
  • LSAMP Application 2013
• ORISE Fellowship at CDC
• Cannon Summer Scholar Program
• CCAN Internships
• Mountain Lake 2013
• University of Delaware_Marine Science
• Baltimore Teaching Residency
• K12 Teaching Opportunities STA
• Frostburg State University
  
  • Frostburg Teaching 2013
  • Frostburg Tutor Counselors 2013
  • Upward Bound Tutor Counselor
• Longwood Garden Internships

General Information (Including NIH/Cold Spring Harbor/MSKC) 

• ORISE Summer Student Research Participation Opportunity at NCTR

   Summer research opportunities are available at the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Jefferson, Arkansas.  This program is designed for science and mathematics students preparing for future careers in toxicology, regulatory science, or related scientific disciplines. Selected individuals will participate in research projects on the biological effect of potentially toxic chemicals and the solutions to toxicology problems that have a major impact on human health and the environment.

   The appointment period is for up to 10 weeks beginning May 28, 2013.  The participant will receive a stipend depending on education level and experience. The Research Participation Program for FDA is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education under an agreement with FDA and the Department of Energy (DOE).  Participants do not become employees of FDA, DOE, or the program administrator, and there are no fringe benefits paid.

   For additional information about this opportunity, NCTR or FDA, please visit http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/WorkingatFDA/FellowshipInternshipGraduateFacultyPrograms/ucm243662.htm