Through our听First Experiences in Research (FE-R)听program, Dietrich School students can gain meaningful, hands-on research experience. And we鈥檙e not just talking about white coat, test tube, science lab research. Research projects with Pitt鈥檚 world-renowned faculty are available across all disciplines. How about analyzing camera angles in听Breaking Bad? Or creating snow fences alongside an acclaimed studio artist? Or interviewing actual lighting designers on Broadway? Or dispelling stereotypes about refugees?听
In the fall term, you'll be paired with an expert faculty member. In the spring term, you'll conduct hands-on research with that faculty member. Projects come from across all disciplines and areas of interest -- including biology, communications, economics, music, neurology, political science, studio arts, and theatre arts, to name a few.听Students enroll in the spring term ARTSC 0120: First Experiences in Research course to learn the fundamental of research, and showcase their work in the campus-wide Celebration of Research poster session at the end of the term. Students conduct five or 10 hours per week to earn one or two academic credits.
Who is eligible for FE-R?
Any Dietrich School听undergraduate who is interested in
- joining a community of scholars
- building a relationship with a faculty member
- conducting research or creative activity outside of a prospective major
How do I start听FE-R?
- Make selections from a catalog of available research projects.
- Once matched to a research project, interview with an FE-R Mentor听
- Once approved by FE-R Mentor, enroll in a section of ARTSC 0120: First Experiences in Research for the spring term. If not selected, group sessions are available to discuss personalized research options.听
- In the spring term, you will begin your mentored research!
Become an FE-R Faculty Mentor听
Dedicated faculty research mentors听are the heart of First Experiences in Research.听听for FE-R 2023 are听now open.
