Students have pathways to do advanced scientific research with academic distinction.

Intense research experience can be gained on campus through research-honors programs. Research-honors is distinct from other University honors programs. For example, students do not need to be enrolled in UMD’s Honors College to be eligible for research-honors projects.

• Research-honors is offered by the following academic departments and the requirements for admission and completion will vary:

Department of Biology (BIOL)

• BIOL Research-Honors

• Dr. Alexa Bely, Director | email: abely@umd.edu

Department of Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics (CBMG)

• CBMG Research-Honors

• Dr. Louisa Wu, Director | email: louisa@umd.edu

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry (CHEM & BCHM)

• CHEM & BCHM Research-Honors

• Chemistry Undergraduate Office | email: chem-uso@umd.edu

Department of Entomology (ENTM)

• ENTM Research-Honors

• Dr. Karin Burghard, Director | email: kburghar@umd.edu