<p>So, judging by the website for undergraduate research in CAS and CALS, it seems like there are really good opportunities. No other college have I seen with such extensive information about funded opportunities for undergraduate research. They also have like 600 million dollars for research alone (I don't think this is just ugrad, but still). I have heard of the urop program at MIT, does Cornell have comparable ugrad research opportunites as MIT, does anyone know. It seems like these two schools have some of the best opportunities amongst the top schools, what do you guys think?</p>
<p>I'm not basing this off fact, but I'm guessing overall, MIT has better science/engineering research, but Cornell has better research in more various fields of study. Both are excellent though. The first thing I noticed about Cornell when I was starting my college search is that it has its own particle accelerator which is pretty cool.</p>
<p>The research opportunities at places like Cornell, Berkeley and MIT are unparalleled, you just have to go out and find them...the undergraduate biology advising office is great and everyone who works there is really helpful. Find a professor who's research interests you, send them an email asking about undergrad research opportunities and what your own interests are and what you hope to gain from working in their lab on their research. I know this is important to you, but it's rare to get paid for undergraduate research...it's something you do to help you get in to graduate/medical school...you can generally get credit and it's an easy A if you show up on time, work hard, and participate in lab meetings.</p>
<p>just my 2 cents worth from someone who did lots of undergraduate research.</p>
<p>cheers,
CUgrad</p>
<p>as an FYI, I get paid to do undergrad research. It varies school by school, but in ILR you can get a research grant that funds your research and pays you as well. I do research for a professor right now and i get paid a bit more than $10/hr</p>