Plant Science Research Honors Program

Thank you for your interest in Cornell University's Plant Science Research Honors Program. The Honors program can be one of the most challenging--and most rewarding--experiences of your college years. Many of the participants go on to present their work at the Undergraduate Research Forum held each spring, and many also succeed in getting their papers published.

Application Form - Available online or in 140 Roberts Hall. Several signatures are required, so plan accordingly. Due with your research proposal by the end of the third week of the senior year; see checklist below for more information.

Guidlines for Research Proposal and Research Report from Courses of Study

Checklist of Items Necessary for a Thesis Proposal - Due September 18, 2009 for Spring 2010 graduates; for Fall 2010 graduates it is due February 19, 2010.

Checklist of Items Necessary for a Thesis - Due April 23, 2010 for Spring 2010 graduates; for Fall 2010 graduates it is due November 19, 2010; due April 22, 2011 for Spring 2011 graduates; for Fall 2011 graduates it is due November 18, 2011.

Responsibilities of Plant Science Research Honors Students - Contains detailed instructions for students participating in the Plant Science Research Honors Program. Please read!

Responsibilities of Plant Science Research Honors Thesis Advisors - Contains detailed instructions for thesis advisors of students participating in the Plant Science Research Honors Program.

CALS Research Honors Programs

Plant Science Research Honors Committee

Ralph L. Obendorf, Chair
617 Bradfield Hall
Phone: 607-227-9313
E-mail: rlo1@cornell.edu
Ian Merwin
134-A Plant Science
Phone: 607-255-1777
E-mail: im13@cornell.edu
Frank S. Rossi
134-A Plant Science
Phone: 607-255-1629
E-mail: fsr3@cornell.edu
Eric B. Nelson
323 Plant Science
Phone: 607-255-7841 /-7842
E-mail: ebn1@cornell.edu
Antonio DiTommaso
903 Bradfield Hall
Phone: 607-254-4702
E-mail: ad97@cornell.edu

Margaret Smith Einarson
G42 Emerson Hall
Phone: 607-255-1654
E-mail: mes25@cornell.edu

Last updated August 16, 2009.