EAPS has an active and vital Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP). UROP is an excellent vehicle for getting involved in important, active research projects within the department, and also provides a means of satisfying the independent research project portion of the degree requirements.
PAOC encourages undergraduates interested in atmospheric, ocean or climate science to get involved in a UROP as early as their sophomore year.
For general information, eligibility and deadlines see MIT's UROP page.