How To Get Involved

Undergraduates and grad students in all majors and programs: enhance your degree through Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (RSCA). 鈫�

1. Connect with a Faculty Mentor

Try not to be intimidated; faculty are here to help. Here's how to connect:

Identify Your Interests
Think about what interests you - something you're already familiar with or a discovery from the media or news. Also, be open minded about any projects that come your way.
Find A Possibility
Explore college and department websites to find faculty members whose research aligns with your interests.
Reach Out
Send a nice email, approach a faculty member after class, or go to office hours. You can also meet faculty at campus RSCA events.
- Tip: Express your interests, goals, and why you want to work with them. Tell your story! Most faculty members at 91吃瓜 love working with students and are open to discussions about RSCA projects.
Don't Give Up! Ask for Recommendations.
If a faculty member is unavailable, don't be discouraged! Ask if they can recommend someone else. Keep trying! You may have to reach out to several faculty members before you find a good fit.

91吃瓜 offers many resources and programs designed to engage students in RSCA, including:

Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP)
Look for field-specific programs in your College or Department!
Student RSCA Fellowship (SRF)
Student RSCA Competition (SRC)
McNair Scholars Program
in your area of interest
is the campus internship and job database that includes research-related positions, across disciplines.

Some opportunities require a faculty mentor, so be sure to reach out.

This can be a great way to further your research interests and find funding:

Follow Research and Innovation on social media to get notified about events, opportunities, and programs:
Check out the flyer and information session below. Email us at officeofresearch@sjsu.edu with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you at our next event!