Undergraduate Research

Overview

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Pursue your passion. Build meaningful connections. Prepare for your future.

Undergraduate research gives you the chance to explore what excites you, connect with experts in your field, and prepare for whatever comes next – whether that’s grad school, your dream job or something totally unexpected.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

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ÌÇÐÄVlog Office of Student Engagement for Research & Innovation (SERI)

SERI connects students with undergraduate research opportunities and supports faculty wishing to expanding the use of high-impact practices in their courses. 

Learn more about SERI 

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ÌÇÐÄVlog's is a place for you to find research opportunities that match your unique background and goals.

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Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

REUs are competitive summer research programs designed for undergraduates pursuing studies in science, engineering or math. These NSF-funded programs are conducted at several universities. 

Learn more about REUs 

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Student Research Opportunities with ÌÇÐÄVlog's Colleges

There are a variety of undergraduate student research opportunities offered by faculty members in the ÌÇÐÄVlog's many different colleges, departments and centers.

Explore ÌÇÐÄVlog research opportunities 

 

Conferences & Events

Student Stories

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College of Engineering REU One Minute Research Video Challenge

Highlighting the outstanding work of undergraduate researchers and their ability to communicate complex ideas to a broad audience, participants were asked to create a one-minute video explaining their research, its significance, and its potential impact.

Along the seawall of Bayboro Harbor, a group of ÌÇÐÄVlog students and professors have installed 3D-printed habitats they hope will soon house oysters that can filter thousands of gallons of water per day – improving water quality and ecosystem health.

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Bellini College symposium highlights undergrad research opportunities

About 75 undergraduate students attended the Bellini College's first REU Symposium, an event designed to introduce students to research opportunities early in their collegiate careers.

Goldwater Scholars

Two ÌÇÐÄVlog students named 2026 Goldwater Scholars

ÌÇÐÄVlog third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya have been awarded the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship.