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Division of Research & Economic Development
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)
Undergraduate Research Symposium
Student Research Groups
Find A Researcher Database
Research & Career Readiness

Welcome to the Office of Student Research - Your Gateway into Academia and Career Success!

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø is ranked among the nation's top public research universities for good reason. We encourage all students to work closely with faculty members, and engage in scholarly research and creative activities.

Through engagement in research, students at all levels develop new skills, broaden their career options, bring classroom concepts to life, share in the excitement of discovery, collaborate with others, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their chosen field. This contribution can be in the form of new knowledge, interpretation of knowledge, or artistic/creative performance.

 

R1 Research University
Opportunities for all grade levels, even freshmen!
Mentoring by experienced faculty and researchers

 

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Why Research?

Research Provides Students Opportunities To:
Enhance ability in communicating through various methods, work with other peers and professionals, individually or as a group, engage and empower hands-on learning, enhance the student learning experience through mentoring relationships with faculty, provide effective career preparation and promote graduate education, develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, creativity, self-confidence, and intellectual independence. 

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Student Research Opportunities

  Anyone can do research at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø! No matter where you are, who you are, or what you study, we want you to pursue research. Research is the ultimate way to connect with your passions and explore the paths that could direct your future. Imagine practicing what you love while gaining

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø students take part in the Undergraduate Student Research Symposium in April 2023.
Student Research Experience

The Student Research Experience provides an opportunity for students to collaborate in one-on- one research with a faculty member at any point in their educational journey.  Students benefit in working with a faculty member to acquire basic research skills and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. In addition, the engagement provides students with hands-on experiences as they formulate decisions about majors and careers.

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Senior Honors Thesis/Project

The Senior Honors Thesis/Project is a 6-credit-hour independent project. It may be a research, creative, or applied project and is completed under the direction of a faculty member.