Research Project and Paper
The culminating requirement for the Certificate in Scientific Computation and Data Sciences is that students conduct original research and write a research paper on some aspect of scientific computation. The paper might present original work or discuss a new technique. This original project should clearly apply the tools and techniques of computation to a scientific discipline in the pursuit of new knowledge. Note that it is the responsibility of the student to find a faculty supervisor for their research project.
Research Project Process
Please read through the following documents for a description of the research paper process and information on how to register for the SDS research course:
Research Faculty Contract
The Research Contract, including a one-page description of the proposed project, must be received one week prior to the first class day the research will be conducted to be considered for approval by our faculty committee. Once approved, the department will register the student in SDS 379R under the specified faculty supervisor.
Research Paper Cover Page
Students completing their research project should use the official template below when submitting their paper by the specified deadline: