<p>Any physics majors here? I'm interested in the program but am wondering about research opportunities for undergrads. Are they available? Plentiful? I am planning on going on to grad school for physics and know that undergrad research experience is very important when applying.</p>
<p>Here is an example: [Former</a> Student Has Nation’s Top Dissertation in Nuclear Physics / In the News / News & Recognitions / The Graduate School / FSU - Florida State University The Graduate School](<a href=“http://gradschool.fsu.edu/News-Recognitions/In-the-News/Former-Student-Has-Nation-s-Top-Dissertation-in-Nuclear-Physics]Former”>http://gradschool.fsu.edu/News-Recognitions/In-the-News/Former-Student-Has-Nation-s-Top-Dissertation-in-Nuclear-Physics)</p>
<p>Calem started as a freshman and ended as a grad student in physics at FSU.</p>
<p>In biochemistry my D1 had excellent undergraduate research opportunities.</p>
<p>Here is a video of Calem Hoffman describing some of his work at FSU: </p>
<p>[Nuclear</a> Structure Studies at FSU](<a href=“http://mediasite.oddl.fsu.edu/Mediasite/Viewer/?peid=6465cdbc-fd01-4785-9836-659fc90cb7a5]Nuclear”>http://mediasite.oddl.fsu.edu/Mediasite/Viewer/?peid=6465cdbc-fd01-4785-9836-659fc90cb7a5)</p>
<p>The sky is the limit. My D1 received funded travel to present her work at a number of locations including a national symposium at U Wisc-Madison.</p>
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<p>I’m a second year physics major. </p>
<p>Research spots for undergrads are plentiful. Check this page out for a very small taste of what’s going on: [Researchers</a> Society of Physics Students at Florida State University](<a href=“http://fsusps.com/researchers-2/]Researchers”>http://fsusps.com/researchers-2/) . </p>
<p>Feel free to message me here (or privately if you wish) if you have any questions!</p>
<p>Generally, by which year can physics students take on research positions, and would one just apply through the department itself?</p>
<p>Also, are there any paid research positions for undergrads, </p>
<p>This usually depends on the student, but in our case a research position was secured no later than sophomore year. The Honors Program can help set up positions, at least initially. Personally contacting the department, faculty member and participating in associations also work.</p>
<p>Compensated positions are more rare and usually reserved for grad students…but never say never. Funded work can come with the major professor’s research. Winning fellowships and awards leads to grants, which can lead to travel and so on.</p>
<p>Undergraduates can have their work peer reviewed and published.</p>
<p>There are work-study positions, but contact the department and also financial aid. Sometimes such positions are reserved for students in need. </p>
<p>Suffice to say demonstrated talent can make many things occur that are not readily apparent.</p>