IMSD Participation Timeline
Freshman & Sophomore Year
Fall
- Identify and select a faculty mentor with the help of the program coordinator
- Develop a research plan and submit to the program coordinator for approval
- Participate in a research experience
- Participate in program meetings
- Complete BIOL 420: Prep for a Career in Biology
- Apply for an summer internship
- Attend SACNAS or ABRCMS
Spring
- Meet with program coordinator to review Individualized Development Plan
- Participate in a research experience
- Participate in program meetings
- Present research progress at the Haskell / KU Research Symposium
- Apply for SACNAS travel scholarship
Summer
- Participate in a research experience or internship
- Participate in program meetings
- Present research progress at the SELF Symposium in July
- Submit a curriculum plan for the upcoming year
Junior Year
Fall
- Update research plan and submit to the program coordinator for approval
- Participate in a research experience
- Participate in program meetings
- Attend SACNAS or ABRCMS
- Enroll in ENGR 360: Engineering Seminar (if applicable)
Spring
- Participate in a research experience
- Participate in program meetings
- Present research progress at the Haskell / KU Research Symposium
- Apply for SACNAS travel scholarship
- Enroll in BIOL 420/PHIL 500: Ethics in Scientific Research
Summer
- Participate in a research experience or internship
- Participate in program meetings
- Present research progress at the SELF Symposium in July
- Submit a curriculum plan for the upcoming year
Senior Year
Fall
- Update research plan and submit to the program coordinator for approval
- Participate in a research experience
- Participate in program meetings
- Attend SACNAS or ABRCMS
- Enroll in LA&S 492: How to Apply to Graduate School
Spring
- Participate in a research experience
- Participate in program meetings
- Present research progress at the Haskell / KU Research Symposium
- Enroll in BIOL 420: Colloquium in Biomedical Research
