CMPM 118SResearch Pathway: Summer Vertically Integrated Project
Students work with faculty to develop the technical and research skills required to contribute to the lab’s research goals. These courses include peer and near-peer mentorship, skill building/technical training, literature review, and authentic research activities. Enrollment is by permission of the instructor.
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When it runs
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | TBA | Online | D. Lee | Closed 9/0 |
| 04 | Laboratory | TBA | Online | J. Whitehead | Closed 19/0 |
| 05 | Laboratory | TBA | Online | L. H. Gilpin | Closed 28/0 |
| 06 | Laboratory | TBA | Online | R. Sundara Raman | Closed 10/0 |
| 08 | Laboratory | TBA | Online | J. Gonzalez-Rocha | Closed 14/0 |
| 09 | Laboratory | TBA | Online | D. L. Bernick | Closed 4/0 |
| 11 | Laboratory | TBA | Online | A. Souza | Closed 6/0 |
| 13 | Laboratory | TBA | Online | O. Arden | Closed 4/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Whitehead | 4.3 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 100% | 22 |
| Leilani Gilpin | 4.2 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 82% | 10 |
| David Bernick | 4.5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 100% | 29 |
| Owen Arden | 4.0 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 83% | 36 |
From RateMyProfessors, which is student-submitted and not a survey. Small review counts move a long way on one bad quarter.
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