Is it possible to do independent research projects based on ideas generated by the student?
As explained in the previous question, our senior physics majors do senior papers and talks based on a project they choose with their supervisor. Ordinarily this involves performing research on a topic currently understudy in the supervisor’s research group, but we have often had students propose entirely independent projects for their senior research, and we support this. There are modest amounts of research funding to support independent projects and we have a senior research lab designated for this purpose.
