Resources for Students

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Getting Involved with Research

If you’re interested in engaging in research in the Swarthmore Wood Mechanics Lab, please send me an email.

I work with students of all years; however, the lab has limited capacity. As such, I prioritize freshman who have taken ENGR 006 and upper classmen who have taken ENGR 006 and at least one more course in the Structural Engineering curriculum (ENGR 59, ENGR 60, ENGR 61, ENGR 62).

Summer Research: if you are interested in summer research, you should let me know via email by the end of December. We will talk about your interests and the opportunities I have available, and I will help you apply for funding (typically by the first week of February).

Semester Research: I work with students during the semester through a Directed Reading course. Students can enroll in 1 credit (8-10 hours per week commitment) or 1/2 credit (4-5 hours per week commitment). You are also able to serve as a volunteer (no credit, variable time commitment).

Letters of Recommendation

I’m happy to provide letters of recommendation for students that have taken my courses or who have engaged in research with me. Below are some guidelines for those seeking references from me:

1. Come talk to me: You should email me to set up a meeting time with me. We can discuss what opportunity you are applying for, why you’re interested, deadlines, and other details.
2. Provide me with information: it helps me to write a more targeted letter if you provide me with your resume. If your application requires a personal statement, cover letter, or essay, please share that with me as well (this does not need to be a final version, but a draft is very helpful!).
3. Remind me: I typically write a high number of letters of recommendation each year and it is easy to lose track of deadlines. Please email me a reminder to submit your letter 1 week before the deadline. It’s not rude – I appreciate it!