Proposing to write a paper with a professor

[polisciftw]

Hello all,

I am currently in a PhD program where professors do not seem to co-author papers with students. I have no idea why, but I've never heard people mention it as an option.

That being said, I have a project that I think will interest a professor I've RAed for. Any advice on how to pitch a coauthorship to him? Or should I just let the idea drop?

Thanks!