Student Research Opportunities
Students who wish to gain insight into research in Health and Human Physiological Sciences might consider approaching individual faculty members to inquire about current research projects. During the academic year, students may enroll in independent study (EX371), after speaking with a faculty member, where students are expected to be involved in conception/design of a project, data collection, data analysis, interpretation, and/or manuscript writing. The level of commitment can range from relatively informal volunteer experiences to more formal credit bearing independent studies or senior thesis.
During the summer, other opportunities such as the Faculty Student Summer Research Program, which supports students working with faculty over the summer in 5, 8, or 10 week experiences. Interested students should speak with potential faculty to discuss this opportunity further.
Often the culminating student research experience is the senior thesis. Senior thesis is completed in the spring semester of senior year, but students are strongly encouraged to work with a faculty member well in advance to prepare.
The Health and Human Physiological Sciences Department has a strong track record of dissemination of student work. Students have presented statewide at the , regionally at the New England or Greater NY Chapters of the American College of Sports Medicine, Nationally at the or the . Skidmore provides support for students attending and presenting at these meetings. Student-faculty collaborative research has often led to publication in peer-reviewed journals, links to examples below:
