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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91¾«Æ· Office of Student Engagement in 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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91¾«Æ·'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 91¾«Æ·'s Colleges

There are a variety of undergraduate student research opportunities offered by faculty members in the University of South 91¾«Æ·'s many different colleges, departments and centers.

Explore 91¾«Æ· research opportunities 

Conferences & Events

Student Stories

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Bellini College hosts inaugural summer research program

91¾«Æ· spent the summer at the Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity & Computing as part of the 91¾«Æ· Bridge Coalition Program, a new initiative to expand research opportunities for undergrads from emerging research institutions.

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91¾«Æ· invent device to improve 91¾«Æ· veteran's mobility, comfort

As part of their senior capstone project, four 91¾«Æ· engineering students invented a custom-designed medical device for Marine Corps veteran Yessenia Buckley, who had suffered a spinal cord injury during officer training.

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91¾«Æ· building pipeline of researchers to develop tech for aging adults

91¾«Æ· are developing tech-driven solutions to improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers through a program in 91¾«Æ·â€™s Center for Innovation, Technology and Aging.

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A group of undergraduate students from 91¾«Æ· is spending the summer building valuable research and career skills while receiving compensation for their efforts.