College of Arts and Sciences
Research Opportunities
Through different research opportunities, the College of Arts and Sciences, offers programs such as May Term and a 10-week Student Science Research program to focus on a research project while working alongside a professor. Projects explore topics in biology, chemistry, physics, and more. There are also additonal experiential research learning activities in other academic programs.
May Term
Redlands students have the opportunity to select from short term, international and off-campus curricular options that expand their scope of learning while broadening their sense of self and providing global spaces for reflection on difference and diversity. Students benefit from faculty that are deeply committed to off-campus education and study.
Summer Science Research
At Redlands, you can spend 10 weeks doing research relevant to your career goals, earn money while doing it, and still have time to visit one of Southern California’s popular beaches. You’ll work as a team member alongside faculty on projects that range from lab to field work. Recent projects include:
- Tracking marine life off the Los Angeles coast with Professor Lei Lani Stelle
- Studying tree rings in an alpine meadow with Professor Hillary Jenkins
- Using GIS tools to find the best places to capture rainwater in the Mojave Desert with Professor Ruijin Ma
- Exploring safer alternatives to synthetic fertilizer with Professor Dan Wacks
Plus you’ll enjoy weekly “brown-bag lunches” where you and your fellow students present updates on your research findings. You’ll also get to participate in an annual poster symposium that showcases your summer research work. As a program participant, you’ll receive a stipend and campus housing for the duration of your research project.
Summer Science research award
The Summer Science Research Award takes applicants from the Environmental Studies/Science department each summer. They provide free housing, and it is a paid research opportunity! The Stauffer Center for Research has many donors that fund research within the fields of Environmental science (ecology, hydrology, etc.), Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and Physics. Students that apply and are awarded this experience gain hands-on skills that are easily translated into their respective area of post-graduation study. A final poster session allows you to show off the culmination of your project to fellow researchers and faculty, which is another key piece you get to have under your belt.
If you are looking to work with a professor about what they might be doing this summer do not be shy, someone in each of the STEM departments will be looking for help.
Research stories
An international student finds community far from home
Leading the charge for climate action and justice
Fulbright awardee’s journey continues in Mongolia
Student Science researchers explore how landscapes affect temperatures
May Term course teaches the art of meditation
