Binghamton University's First-year Research Immersion (FRI) program provides an outstanding early research experience for students intending to major in science or engineering. Our students are immersed in cutting-edge research, along with a mentoring structure that fosters rapid personal and professional growth.
Research in Science Education
Our FRI program is aligned with the national initiative for transforming undergraduate STEM education, which is based on over 20 years of research about how students learn and how to prepare students for careers in science and engineering. A central feature of this initiative is that students, including non-STEM majors, have authentic research experiences early and then throughout their college years.
Support Us
Because FRI requires state-of-the-art laboratories stocked with supplies and supervision of students by faculty, the demand on resources is high. Consequently, the number of students in the FRI program is limited. Your support of the FRI program can help us expand and sustain the transformative education of tomorrow's researchers, academics, and industry leaders.
Sponsors and Collaborators
We thank the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, SUNY IP Fund, SUNY EIP Fund, SUNY PIF Fund and National Science Foundation Geopath-Extra for their support.
Binghamton University has committed to FRI in terms of strategic vision, academic support, facilities and financial resources. With such a substantial commitment, the University also realizes a great need to seek sponsors and collaborators to continue funding the program long-term and instructing tomorrow's professionals, researchers and educators.