Research Experiences in the Burroughs Lab are intended to be scaffolded experiences. That is, you begin with none or virtually no previous research experience but build upwards gaining expertise throughout the process.
Research for credit is available. Separate policies exist for Honor's Capstone projects, but they are available for interested students. Funds to pay summer researchers are at times available, preference will be given to students who are senior researchers in the lab.
In Fall of 2025 we have the following research projects available:
Research for credit is available. Separate policies exist for Honor's Capstone projects, but they are available for interested students. Funds to pay summer researchers are at times available, preference will be given to students who are senior researchers in the lab.
In Fall of 2025 we have the following research projects available:
- Quantitative morphology of the inner and middle ears of Mus
- Quantitative morphology of the the upper and lower tooth rows of Mus
- Interplay of Biogeography and Physiological Limits of turtles
In late Fall 2025/Early Spring 2026 we anticipate having these additional projects available:
- Study of enamel and dentin microstructure of Mus
- Proteomic analysis of Migrating and Non-Migrating Fork-tailed Fly Catchers
- Proteomic analysis of ancient Caprines from the Zagaros Mountains
