Come and learn what students have been doing in the faculty research labs.
BIOC-390, CNS 333
Monday (4/27), 4 pm &Tuesday (4/28 ), 4pm
All are welcome!
Spring 2026 Research Symposia
At Ithaca College, we strongly believe in learning-by-doing. Becoming a biochemist is more than work in classrooms. Student research is a vital part of the undergraduate experience at Ithaca College. Students can get hands-on experience in faculty research labs starting early in their career with research courses available at all levels (see list of course options at the bottom of the page). Their work often culminates in presentations locally as well as nationally. Many students even end up co-authoring journal articles based on their work.
As a Biochemistry major, you have a lot of great options for research. To help you find your best fit, speak with faculty. These casual conversations with faculty can help you consider all your options. Read about the research opportunities in different faculty labs below:
Research courses available to Biochemistry students:
- Optional BIOC 29000 for new/continuing research; 1-3 credits of elective research
- Required BIOC 24000 team-based sophomore-level research course; 2 credit,
- Required BIOC 39000 for required research (soon to have WI included)
- Optional: BIOC 49700/49800 for honors research
Honors in Biochemistry is a high achievement demonstrating independence and skill at research as well as strong performance in class. Students may apply for honors to the biochemistry steering committee before the add/drop deadline in the fall semester of their senior year. The year of honors research cumulates in a final written thesis and an open presentation. Honors students work closely with their research advisor and also meet regularly with a panel of faculty to propose their thesis, evaluate progress, and defend their final product.
To Register for Fall 2026 Research:
Biochemistry students interested in working in a Chemistry and/or Biology lab must follow the procedures below.
1st deadline: MARCH 6. students MUST submit the General Interest Survey.
- March 2-6: BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOLOGY Students must submit the General Interest Survey. Faculty will reach out to you to set up individual meetings starting March 9th.
- March 9-27: Meet with faculty to learn about potential lab openings.
- March 30: You will receive a link (via email) to a survey on your lab preferences. To be placed in a lab, you MUST submit this 2nd survey by April 1st.
- April 3rd: Lab placement announcements will be sent out.