General expectations: Undergraduate researchers are involved in a number of projects in my lab. They are an integral part of data collection in my research program.

-Undergraduate researchers can expect to be actively involved in all phases of research, focusing on data collection. You may also participate in data entry and analysis, depending on the needs of the project.

-Smooth lab functioning depends on courtesy and responsibility. In addition to data collection, I will also expect you to help with mundane tasks such as taking out trash, sweeping, dishwashing, filing reprints, etc.

-Students should plan to spend a minimum of 3 hours weekly per credit working in the lab.

-Schedules in my lab are generally flexible. I don't impose a rigid schedule, but I do expect students to be responsible about the hours they put in and about seeing that their time is productive. Students often find that they can coordinate with other lab members to see that work gets finished.

 Previous experiences:Over 20 UW undergrads have worked in my lab so far.

-Most students stay on for several quarters- some for years!

-I have hosted one Hughes foundation fellow, who coauthored a scientific paper, and a Mary Gates fellow.

-Most students have worked on my research projects, but work with graduate students is also possible.

 Some current projects:

-Behavior and behavioral genetics of local bumble bees (includes local summer research)

-Population and behavioral genetics of tropical social wasps

-Behavioral physiology of social insects

I have read and understand the expectations for 499/498 research credit in Dr. O'Donnell's lab, as described above.

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