Looking for hands-on experience to boost your skills and your resume? UNL offers multiple ways to get involved in research or internships while earning Experiential Learning credit.
Research Opportunities
CHEM 398 – Research in the Chemistry Department
- Work directly with a UNL Chemistry faculty member.
- Earn 1–6 credit hours (graded or Pass/No Pass).
- Ideal for students needing upper-level credit hours and/or BS Chemistry, Professional Option.
Steps to enroll:
- Identify a Chemistry faculty member and email them about available research opportunities.
- After approval, complete paperwork and safety trainings with Kayleen Walsh (kwalsh8@nebraska.edu, Chem Resource Center, 228 Hamilton Hall, M-F 8am-5pm).
- Receive a permission code to enroll in CHEM 398.
CASC 98 – Research Across Departments
- Participate in research in any program, lab, or department (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Science, etc.).
- 0 credit hours (Pass/No Pass) for 45+ contact hours.
- Perfect if you don’t need additional credit hours.
Steps to enroll:
- Contact the faculty member or department for opportunities. Need help? Reach out to your CAS Career Coach.
- Complete the CAS Research EL Form: CAS Research Agreement.
- Receive a permission code to self-enroll in CASC 98.
Explore collaborations: Chemistry department collaborations across departments
Internship Opportunities
CASC 095/395 – Arts & Sciences Internship
- Earn 0, 1, or 3 credits while working at a career-related internship.
- Complete 90–135+ hours depending on credit enrollment.
Steps to enroll:
- Complete the Internship Agreement Form: CAS Internship Agreement.
- Note the number of credit hours you want to take (0–1 credit = 90+ hrs; 3 credits = 135+ hrs).
Why Enroll?
- Fulfill your Experiential Learning Requirement for your major.
- Document your experience on your transcript.
- Reflect on your learning and engage with other students.
- Boost your resume and career readiness.
In addition to helping find intenship and research opportunities, CAS Career Coaches can also help with career exploration, job search strategies, resume templates, and graduate school guidance anytime through CAS Getting Started.
More details at: https://chem.unl.edu/research/