研究
At Pitzer you can get involved in research early and often; the experiential nature of the work will enrich your understanding and take your critical expertise to the next level
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培养你的技能
Pitzer is invested in your future success. Your involvement in research can result from a collaboration with faculty on campus or off through successful programs like 研究 Opportunities for Undergraduates, funded by the National Science Foundation.
中心 & 研究院
Pitzer is home to nine centers and institutes where students and faculty engage with pressing social, 文化, 环境, and political issues through interdisciplinary research, 公共对话, 社区行动:
- CASA的比萨
- Center for Asian Pacific American Students
- Community Engagement Center
- Firestone Center for Restoration Ecology (哥斯达黎加)
- Institute for Global/Local Action & 研究
- Munroe Center for Social Inquiry
- Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability
- Global Mental Health Lab
此刻 享未来?
Four years will go by fast. Spend some of it on exploring a topic that intrigues you. Whether you're interested in the humanities, 科学, 社会学, 或者别的什么, you have the chance at Pitzer to make an important scholarly contribution with faculty who will guide you along the way.
项目,资助 & 奖
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Get Help for Your Project
Student 研究 and Award Funds: 每学年, the College awards grants to Pitzer students to assist them with research connected to independent study and senior thesis projects.
The Katie Lawson Endowed Memorial Award: Grants are awarded to students (typi呼叫y sophomores and juniors majoring in psychology or 社会学) who propose projects involving community engagement, rather than library research. Number and dollar amounts awarded yearly vary – typi呼叫y three to five awards of $500 to $1,500.
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研究 in the Sciences
Department of Natural Sciences 夏天的研究 Program: The Department of Natural Sciences of Pitzer and Scripps Colleges offers an extensive summer research program, in which students receive paid ten-week fellowships to work with faculty throughout the department.
National Science Foundation (NSF) – 研究 Opportunities for Undergraduates (REU): NSF funds many undergraduate research opportunities through its REU Sites program. An REU Site consists of a small group of undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. Undergraduate students supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. Learn more about NSF support at www.nsf.gov / crssprgm /拉/
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夏天的研究
Summer 教师-Student 研究 Assistantship Program: The program provides Pitzer students a stipend to undertake a full-time, eight-week research assistantship with a faculty member during the summer.
Pitzer Internship Fund: Pitzer students engage in meaningful summer internship experiences that facilitate career exploration and the development of professional skills and networks. Students apply through an established, committee-based process, with applications due around Spring Break. Students can also apply to the Pitzer Internship Fund to support off-campus research opportunities.
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额外的支持
会议旅游: Pitzer students who are presenting at an academic conference in collaboration with Pitzer faculty can receive funding to help cover travel costs.