Yes, that’s basically what I’m searching for. It seems that a lot universities mentioned here on CC are more graduate-oriented; and I would much rather prefer a more intense/intimate environment for my undergrad education. I’ve never heard of Brandeis, but I’ll definitely look into it!</p>
<p>oldcmcalum/Mudder: The idea of taking classes at multiple campuses is intriguing. I never knew that this was such a common practice. The Claremont colleges and especially Pomona sound great. </p>
<p>warblersrule: Even if you are biased, you completely sold me on Duke. Although it may not provide the LAC “feel”, the opportunities sound awesome. I’ll put it on the table and consider it seriously :)</p>
<p>It seems that there’s also a lot of suggestions for Smith, Mount Holyoke, Lafayette, etc. I’ll take all of your posts into deep consideration.</p>
<p>Thank you everyone for all your input! Seriously I’m so appreciative of the time/thought everyone has given me. I’ll have a very fun time looking through all of these links tonight. It seems that there is a wider selection than I had originally thought! Thanks for bringing up all of these colleges and making my search much easier.</p>
<p>“Excellent undergrad science-research opportunites within a small liberal arts school environment” - just the description of science majors at the College of Wooster. There is an Independent Study requirement for all seniors, most do research at a graduate level and that gets them placed in good graduate programs. My D is a second-semester freshman and professors are already approaching her with research job offers.</p>
<p>Here is a link to one example of research opportunities - a $1 million dollar grant for research through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)</p>
<p>Ha ha, hi Rachacha (fellow Lafayette alum). If you’re looking for exclusively undergrad, another plus for Lafayette. 2400 students, 100% undergraduate.</p>
<p>S is a junior Economics major there (actually he’s on study abroad at the moment) and he has a friend who is a bio major there, hoping to go to Vet school. So far this girl has interned at a zoo in FL working with bears, did a short-term internship at Newsweek that allowed her to write an article for their website, and did some research on cancer.</p>
<p>Coming in late, but don’t rule out Bryn Mawr. It has strong science programs. Also, Bryn Mawr has a very high placement rate for its students who apply to med school.</p>
<p>I have to plug my alma mater, Cedar Crest College, a small all-women’s college in Allentown, PA. Cedar Crest has had a very strong science curriculum for years. I was one of the first graduates from their genetic engineering technology program in 1986. The program was one of the first in the country back then. </p>
<p>Here are some of their current science majors:</p>
<p>Anthropology</p>
<p>Biochemistry
Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
Biology
Biopsychology</p>
<p>Chemistry</p>
<p>Forensic Science</p>
<p>Genetic Engineering
Gerontology</p>
<p>Health Professions Program
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Veterinary </p>
<p>Neuroscience
Nuclear Medicine</p>
<p>Students also have numerous opportunities to do research on and off campus. You can also take classes at neighboring colleges like Muhlenburg, Lehigh, and Lafayette through the LVAIC consortium.</p>
<p>Check out Colorado College. Many CC alumni are national leaders in environmental science and the scientific field in general. Some of these alumni include…
Ken Salazar- current U.S. Secretary of the Interior
Marcia McNutt- current director of the U.S. Geological Surver
Jane Lubchenco- Current director of NOAA
Lori Garver- Current director of NASA</p>
I’m so appreciative of the time/thought everyone has given me. I’ll have a very fun time looking through all of these links tonight. It seems that there is a wider selection than I had originally thought! Thanks for bringing up all of these colleges and making my search much easier.</p>