Research Credit for Entomology Majors
ENTMLGY 4998 Undergraduate Research in Entomology 1 credit
ENTMLGY 4999 Research with Distinction 1 credit
ENTMLGY 4999H Honors Research with Distinction 1 credit
Internships for Entomology Majors
ENTMLGY 4191 Internship Experiences in Entomology 1-2 credits
The Entomology major requires hands-on experience through student internships customizable by student interest. Ten or more weeks of an individualized experiential learning opportunity designed to link theoretical classroom knowledge with practical field application or research experience in an ongoing research environment. While some students use research experience with entomology faculty as their internship, many students secure hands-on experiences outside the university through government agencies, non-profits, and private business and consulting firms.
Student Research Assistant Jobs
Many Entomology faculty employ undergraduate students to develop lab skills and a passion for research. Lab experience may occur as part of the major-required internship (unpaid, see ENTMLGY 4191 and ENTMLGY 4998/9H, above) or as student research assistants (paid) to work in labs or research fields. Contact the faculty member directly to discuss internship or employment opportunities. Click here for the faculty list.
Summer Research Opportunities
Ohio state Research Internship Program (ORIP)
Who: Graduating high school seniors and current undergraduates over the age of 18 by May 1 of the year of the program.
What: Annual summer research internship opportunity at the Ohio State CFAES Wooster Campus. Participants are not required to attend Ohio State. ORIP is tailored specifically to enhance student interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Through laboratory and field research, interns receive a hands-on experience in data collection and analysis, project design, and scientific communication of results. Selected students will receive stipends and certificates indicating their participation in the program. Interns will be expected to work a minimum of 30 hours a week for each of the 10 weeks of the program in the lab of their faculty mentor.
When: ORIP Applications accepted starting in January. Program runs from mid-May to mid-July annually.
Where: ORIP takes place on the CFAES Wooster Campus; 1680 Madison Ave, Wooster, OH 44691
How: Apply by February 28, 2025. Click here to apply now. To learn more, visit the CFAES Research Internship webpage, or contact Program Contact: Alexis Didinger, didinger.2@osu.edu
Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)
Who: Undergraduate students interested in exploring graduate school and a career in research can participate in SROP and spend 8 weeks on an intensive research project with an Ohio State faculty mentor. Full criteria below.
What: The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is a collaboration across the Big Ten Academic Alliance. SROP helps prepare undergraduates for graduate study through intensive research experiences with faculty mentors and enrichment activities. The program provides students with a stipend, travel, housing, meal plan, and an enriching research experience with an Ohio State faculty mentor, while providing faculty with opportunities to recruit talented students into their graduate programs.
When: Application deadline: Feb 10, 2025. The program runs May 27 to July 25, 2025.
Where: SROP takes place on both the CFAES Wooster and Columbus Campuses.
How: To apply to SROP, visit go.osu.edu/sropinfo. To learn more visit the CFAES Research Internship webpage, or contact Program Manager Tiffany Halsell, halsell.5@osu.edu
Eligibility:
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Be enrolled in a degree-granting program at a college or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or other U.S. Territory
- Have completed at least 2 semesters of undergraduate education by SROP start
- Have at least 1 semester of undergraduate education remaining after SROP ends
- Have a strong interest in pursuing a Ph.D.
Benefits:
- $5,000 stipend
- $1,000 in Dining Dollars
- On-Campus Lodging and Meal Plan
- Roundtrip travel to/from Columbus, OH
- Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC) Membership
- Skill building and grad school prep workshops
- Eligibility to be nominated for graduate fellowships at Ohio State
- Consideration for the Big Ten Academic Alliance FreeApp Waivers