Discovery Learning Apprenticeship (DLA) Program

Whether helping develop new diagnostic techniques for heart diseaseÌýor detecting the effects of nuclear waste, discovery learning apprentices make the most of their time at ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï by supplementing classroom instruction with real-world engineering research experience.

Undergraduate engineering students in the program earn hourly wages (currently $16/hour) while engaging in research with faculty and graduate students. You’ll work alongside graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and faculty as collaborative partners on original research. We find that students bring a fresh perspective to the research team while also learning from their more experienced partners.

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"This is what a researcher looks like"

Undergraduate students participating in research – no matter the venue – can submit details about themselves to be featured on the college's undegraduate research experience page. Questions and comments can be sent toÌýÌýby email.

Ìý Submit your entry

Overview

  • Apprenticeship positions are announced inÌýApril
  • Applications are accepted through mid-MayÌýforÌýthe following academic year
  • Students may work up to 300 hours in these positions over the course of the academic year (average of 10 hoursÌýper week over 30 weeks in the academic year)
  • Students will attend several mandatory seminars and submit a project summary in the fall.
  • Final presentations will be shared in the spring
  • Top presenters get to showcaseÌýa poster at the annual symposium.

DLA Projects for AY 2025-2026