Mellon College of Science Research Honors

Undergraduates in the Mellon College of Science will be awarded MCS Research Honors at the completion of their degree if they have met one of these requirements:

1. Successfully completed the Honors BS/MS program in the Department of Chemistry or Department of Mathematical Sciences.
   or
2. Successfully completed the departmental honors program in Biological Sciences or Chemistry.
   or
3. Earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 or higher and carried out significant research. Typically, this would consist of an academic project carried out for at least two semesters. 
   
   However, a single project that spans a summer and a semester or that the research mentor deems to be significant and sustained, even if the student worked for pay rather than credit, will be allowed.
   
   In addition, some form of public dissemination of this research such as a peer reviewed publication, research thesis, or presentation at an external scientific meeting is required.

Final approval of nominations for MCS research honors will come from the Dean of MCS and the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs.