<p>I didn't apply for the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship for freshmen (it was too late to do so when I found out about it), but I am very interested in getting involved with research during my freshman year. Is it easy enough to do this? How should I go about finding some type of research position on campus as a freshman? BTW I intend to major in physics (and maybe mathematics).</p>
<p>It’s very easy.</p>
<p>Just email faculty members that you’re interested in doing research for them and attach a resume.</p>
<p>Assuming you want to do research in physics, here is the list of faculty:</p>
<p>[People</a> Directory](<a href=“http://physics-astronomy.jhu.edu/people/faculty/index.html]People”>http://physics-astronomy.jhu.edu/people/faculty/index.html)</p>
<p>Although you may not work under these professors directly, you’ll be redirected to work under post-docs and grad students who need undergraduate assistants for their research. </p>
<p>Btw, you don’t need to email everyone, but be sure to email people who are (P.I.)</p>
<p>I’m a freshman at JHU and haven’t done research quite yet, but I plan to soon. I know a girl who started doing research two weeks into school and another who have been doing it all year. From what I hear, professors are looking for students in labs and you should be able to find someone who wants your help.</p>
<p>Thanks for the information; it is encouraging to know that it is easy to jump right into research as a freshman. When would you suggest that I start emailing professors? Should I do it in late August around orientation, or should I wait a bit longer (or do it earlier)?</p>