Questions about research
Q: Why does QSS require independent research in both its minor and major?
A: We believe that teaching students how to produce new knowledge should be the goal of every university educational program. The best way to develop a facility with this is to conduct research.
Q: How do QSS research projects work?
A: All QSS research projects--honors theses and one quarter projects --are supervised by QSS-affiliated faculty at Dartmouth. QSS research projects are independent, meaning that each student completes his or own project. However, QSS students working on research are embedded in a network of advisers and other QSS students. All QSS research projects must be publicly defended upon completion.
Q: Can QSS students get involved with faculty research projects?
A: Yes. QSS students serve as research assistants to faculty and sometimes as co-authors on papers. Interested students should contact faculty members to inquire about research opportunities. Qualified students can also serve as Presidential Scholars and work with QSS faculty members this way.