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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ÊÖ»ú¿´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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ÊÖ»ú¿´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 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬'s Colleges

There are a variety of undergraduate student research opportunities offered by faculty members in the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬'s many different colleges, departments and centers.

Explore ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ research opportunities 

Conferences & Events

Student Stories

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Bellini College hosts inaugural summer research program

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ spent the summer at the Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity & Computing as part of the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Bridge Coalition Program, a new initiative to expand research opportunities for undergrads from emerging research institutions.

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ invent device to improve ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ veteran's mobility, comfort

As part of their senior capstone project, four ÊÖ»ú¿´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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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ invention helps U.S. military counter improvised explosive devices

What started as a weekend sketch and a student prototype at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is now saving lives on the battlefield. Discover how a simple invention transformed operations against one of the military’s deadliest threats.

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Corridor partnership expands undergraduate research at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬

More than 200 students will gain hands-on, faculty-mentored research experience in disciplines ranging from engineering and artificial intelligence to public health, education, sustainability, and the arts.