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Find a Research ProjectUndergraduate Research:

The Benefits

Why do Research? Because you'll...

have a global impact by...

working on a project whose application could be worldwide, possibly leading to patents and/or grants;

interacting with some of the most informed and learned professors in the world.

 

explore, discover, problem-solve, learn new theories by...

working in a lab where you can experience theory in action;
working side-by-side with faculty and top graduate students;
reading scientific papers and discovering the boundaries of your field;
getting published;
using theories and concepts learned in the classroom in actual problems and research situations;
establishing yourself on a project that could last for multiple semesters and possibly through graduate studies;
receiving course credit in a more dynamic way;
having fun while learning!

 

expand your career options by...

making industry connections that could lead to a co-op or future employment opportunities;
differentiating yourself from your peers through "hands-on" research experience —desired by employers and graduate schools;
networking with faculty beyond the classroom;
establishing mentoring groups with faculty and other students;

gaining analytical, problem-solving, leadership, team building, presentation, and communication skills essential for the 21st century workforce;

conducting research that could be applicable to your future graduate studies.

And beyond all of this, you can even receive class credit or a financial stipend during your work!

1in5 do research

"...participating in research was simply a matter of asking. I don't think many undergraduates know how easy it is to get involved.

It was a great way to spend the summer, and now I can look forward to taking my work further with this grant."

-- Leah Fisher '03, Intel Award Winner


Undergraduate Research Forum & Awards

Whether your interests are in theoretical research or applied design, the Undergraduate Research Forum and Awards offers you a research conference experience where you can showcase your work—and possibly win a cash prize!

 


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