Undergraduate research during your first year
At Binghamton, we believe scientific research should be for everyone, which is why we developed a program for all students from those who have no experience to those with extensive research backgrounds. From day one, you'll become part of a collaborative community of first-year researchers investigating critical social, environmental, technological, and health challenges to impact people in your community, around the country, and throughout the world. Whether you’re interested in genes, molecules, cells, circuits, physiology, behavior, or ecology, we have a research stream for you: biogeochemistry, biomedical chemistry, clean energy, ecological genetics, environmental visualization, image and acoustic signals analysis, microbial films in human health, molecular and biomedical anthropology, and public health.
Three-Semester Sequence
This three-semester program begins with a Research Methods Seminar in the fall of the first year, which is followed by two Research Stream Courses. In the Research Stream Courses, students learn research techniques, acquire background on a research question, and follow through on the initial phases of a research problem.
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FRI RESEARCH STREAM Lab Tour
Each FRI research stream has a newly renovated and dedicated lab with research grade equipment and supplies. Watch this video to see inside of each of our 11 research stream labs.
Research Stream Overview Videos
Each of these short videos gives you an overview of the research conducted within each stream and possible projects you could get involved in if you join the FRI program.
Environmental Visualization with DronesImage & Acoustic Signals Analysis
Microbial Biofilms in Human Health
Molecular & Biomedical Anthropology
Q&A Panel Session with FRI Students
In this video, four previous FRI students share their experiences and answer commonly asked questions. (recorded Spring 2020)
10:15am - 11:15am
Science 2, Vestal, NY 13850, USA
We invite you to a special one-hour First-year Research Immersion (FRI) Visit Experience designed just for admitted students, where you’ll have the opportunity to mix and mingle with current FRI students, ask your questions in an informal setting, and tour two of our research stream labs to see firsthand where discovery happens. This is your chance to get an authentic look at what it means to engage in hands-on, faculty-mentored research from your very first year and to imagine yourself as part of our vibrant research community. Please plan to meet us at the FRI office in Science II, Room 257, at the start of your visit.
12:15pm - 1:15pm
Science 2, Vestal, NY 13850, USA
We invite you to a special one-hour First-year Research Immersion (FRI) Visit Experience designed just for admitted students, where you’ll have the opportunity to mix and mingle with current FRI students, ask your questions in an informal setting, and tour two of our research stream labs to see firsthand where discovery happens. This is your chance to get an authentic look at what it means to engage in hands-on, faculty-mentored research from your very first year and to imagine yourself as part of our vibrant research community. Please plan to meet us at the FRI office in Science II, Room 257, at the start of your visit.
All Day
FRI Research Stream Fair from 8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Talk with FRI faculty, staff and students and learn about all 12 FRI research streams through an info session and poster showcase event.
FRI lab tour from 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Visit one of our FRI labs!
All Day
FRI Research Stream Fair from 8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Talk with FRI faculty, staff and students and learn about all 12 FRI research streams through an info session and poster showcase event.
FRI lab tour from 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Visit one of our FRI labs!
10:00am - 11:00am
Science 2, Vestal, NY 13850, USA
We invite you to a special one-hour First-year Research Immersion (FRI) Visit Experience designed just for admitted students, where you’ll have the opportunity to mix and mingle with current FRI students, ask your questions in an informal setting, and tour two of our research stream labs to see firsthand where discovery happens. This is your chance to get an authentic look at what it means to engage in hands-on, faculty-mentored research from your very first year and to imagine yourself as part of our vibrant research community. Please plan to meet us at the FRI office in Science II, Room 257, at the start of your visit.
All Day
FRI Research Stream Fair from 8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Talk with FRI faculty, staff and students and learn about all 12 FRI research streams through an info session and poster showcase event.
FRI lab tour from 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Visit one of our FRI labs!