Undergraduate Research Institute

Student Resources

As a researcher you can work with faculty or graduate students on one of their projects or you can seek a mentor to assist you with a project of your choice. If you are interested in an independent project and would like to be matched with a faculty mentor, please contact us. If you are looking to work with a faculty member or graduate student on an established project, view our Research Opportunities. Be sure to include your name and contact information. Or, feel free to stop by the URI in 232 Wallace.

You may schedule an appointment by calling 231-6548 or contact us.

View Research Opportunities

Getting Started

Funding

Undergraduate Research/Independent Study Form

Undergraduate Research Links

Preparing to Present at a Conference

Research Internships and Other Opportunities

Faculty Expectations for Undergradaute Researchers

Students may also consider taking one of the courses below:

LAHS 2984: Intro to Undergrad Research for LAHS
Fall 2009, Online course, CRN 97812
GET A HEAD START!!
Designed for all majors in Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, this course will help you explore the concept of undergraduate research. Whether it is ground breaking research that will help solve problems across the nation, or a creative project that takes an artistic step further than others have taken it in the past, undergraduate research is about you being a part of creating something. Get started in gaining the skills highly sought after by employers and graduate schools.
LAHS students only. (2 credits- Students sign up for two credits in the fall and have until the end of the spring semester to complete all the assignments)

LAHS 3914: Survey of Undergraduate Research Methods
Fall 2009, CRN 93756
Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
1860 Litton Reaves
GO ABOVE AND BEYOND WITH UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH!!
 With the increasing need for research skills in the job market and graduate school, this course is designed to give students a broad overview of quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, and creative approaches to research. Faculty guest speakers from the College and hands on experience with research software are just a few aspects of the course. Students will complete a research proposal, learn about funding sources, and connect with faculty mentors.
No previous research experience necessary. Those with previous research coursework can use this course to further a project or start a new one.
Can be used as a research experience for the University Honors Program. See your University Honors Program advisor.
 (3 credits)

 

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