​​​Optimize Your Education with Honors Research Programs

Prepare for success in the STEM fields with freshman and sophomore year honors research opportunities at Rowan College of South Jersey. These programs function as hands-on, internship-style, mentored experiences, providing a significant advantage when seeking transfer into highly competitive bachelor's and master's programs and when on the job hunt.

The National Science Foundation describes research experience programs as “one of the most effective avenues for attracting students to and retaining them in science and engineering, and for preparing them for careers in these fields."

The Experiential Edge at RCSJ

RCSJ offers honors lab- and field-based research opportunities for every STEM major. Complete the Honors Research form  (form link available soon) to share what areas of research most interest you and to be contacted about opportunities as they arise. Some are paid, some come with college credits, some are only available once, but one of them is the perfect opportunity for you.

The ultimate entry-level lab experience is available here on RCSJ's Gloucester campus. Get comfortable in a lab setting, while earning a paycheck and supporting your fellow STEM students.

RCSJ's SCI 201: Honors Research course offers all STEM majors three college credits and 10 hours per week of guided experience in a lab or field setting through Rowan University.

These 6–10-week summer programs are offered across a variety of disciplines in cooperation with Rowan University and are ​often paid through grant funding. Opportunities are constantly changing, but recent offerings include the Rowan University Chemical Assistant Training Program, Exploring the Adirondacks: A Field Course in Geology, Summer STEM Scholar Program in Microbiology, Honors Research in Biology, and the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University PULSE Program.

Take advantage of RCSJ's industry connections with per-diem compounding technician positions with Wedgewood Pharmacy, the Winstar Institute's Biomedical Training Program, or internships through Dow Chemical.

If you have reviewed all current honors research offerings and still cannot find the right fit for your goals, contact Dr. Christina Nase with your desired area of research and the RCSJ STEM team will work to identify the right research opportunity for you.

The Rowan Advantage for STEM

The College's long-standing relationship with Flagship Partner, Rowan University, provides RCSJ STEM students with unprecedented access to a Carnegie-classified, R2 public research university, its state-of-the-art research labs, and award-winning faculty.

An Ivy-League Experience

The Princeton University Transfer Scholar Initiative is an 8-week summer program designed for community college students of all majors interested in transferring to Princeton. Students enroll in two for-credit courses, engage with Princeton faculty and students, and participate in transfer success programming.

Spring 2025 Honors Research Opportunities

Coming Soon!