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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
To Register for Research:
Biochemistry students may work in a Chemistry or Biology lab. Students must follow the procedure specific to each department. You can submit a research interest survey for chemistry or for biology or both.
- All students interested in working with BIOLOGY faculty advisors: MUST submit the Biology General Interest Survey form by October 10.
- All students interested in working with CHEMISTRY faculty advisors MUST submit this Chemistry General Interest form by October 10.
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 1-3 credits of elective research: BIOC 19100-19200; BIOC 29100-29200; BIOC 31900-39200; BIOC 49100-49200
- Required 2 credit, team-based sophomore-level research course: BIOC 24000
- Required 3 credit independent research course: BIOC 39000
- Optional Honors thesis (3 credits each semester senior year, BIOC 49700, 49800)
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.