If you're thinking about graduate school, you should get involved in independent research as early as possible — typically no later than your junior year. One way to do this is through the SCS Honors ...

Writing a strong research paper starts with a clear thesis and a well-structured plan. From choosing a topic to integrating sources, every step shapes your argument. With practice and the right ...

Balancing research, writing, and deadlines for a thesis can feel overwhelming, but a clear plan makes it manageable. Breaking the work into stages, setting realistic goals, and using project ...

Undergraduate students have the option to complete a senior thesis as a part of their undergraduate degree. The senior thesis is more than a big project write-up. It is documentation of an attempt to ...

It’s the little interactions that Neuroscience concentrator Alex A. B. Chaumette ’22 misses the most. As he gears up to work on his senior thesis remotely, the most concerning aspect is the challenge ...

Each academic discipline has its own philosophy and expectations for what constitutes a unique and scholarly contribution to that discipline. Departments and majors may have specific requirements and ...

1. The College policy is that thesis research be done while in residence (at Bates); we interpret this to include an off-campus field research location of a Bates faculty member. 2. Permission to ...

Students learn to pinpoint important data that further their understanding of geospatial information science and technology (GIST) right on our main campus. Please contact a GIST faculty member to ...

When scientists want to study Earth’s very ancient geological past — typically greater than 100 million years ago — they often turn to rocks called carbonates. Calcium carbonates, the most ubiquitous ...

The Senior Thesis provides students with the opportunity to take their studies beyond the regular classroom. They are ideal for students who are motivated by academic curiosity and intellectual ...

The Senior Thesis option is for B.S. students who want to pursue a Ph.D or an industrial research position after graduation. Writing and defending a thesis improves technical communication skills and ...