Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program

Interested in Mentoring Undergraduates in Research? 

The Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (此外) is an exciting opportunity for students to engage in research and mentorship experiences with 菠菜网lol正规平台 faculty in their discipline or project of interest. 

什么是此外?

此外 seeks to improve university retention rates and enrich student academic experiences via direct engagement in research, scholarship, and creative activity during their 一、二年级. Through 此外, students will work up to 10 hours per week with a faculty mentor on research or scholarly projects (hours and project are determined based on faculty-submitted projects). 学生将 enroll in a year-long (6-unit) curriculum with other cohort members, receive dedicated peer mentorship, and present their research at two end-of-year symposiums (Celebration of 研究和 Lurie College 展示). 

Which 教师 Can Participate? 

此外 is open to all full and part-time faculty across campus.

We encourage all interested faculty to 提交项目 and serve as a faculty mentor.

What Is Expected Of 教师 Mentors?

教师 mentors will have the following expectations:

  • Provide students with a supportive and meaningful mentorship experience
  • Participate in the program through the duration of the academic year (Fall '23/Spring '24) 
  • Attend 一个 faculty mentor orientation (time TBD) 
  • Meet regularly with your student research mentee(s)
  • Check-in with Program Director once per semester or as needed
  • Assist student research assistant with final poster presentation

What Is The Timeline Of The Program? 

All faculty RSCA projects should be submitted by the end of August. 学生将 begin reaching out to faculty to interview for that project through September and 10月. By early November it is our hope that each student will be paired with a 教师导师和项目.  

我会收到什么?? 

  • Opportunities to create and build community across campus
  • Direct engagement and mentorship opportunity of students early in their 菠菜网lol正规平台 journey
  • Professional development funds up $250
  • Research support on submitted project(s)

我该如何参与

How Can I Get More Information

Feel free to contact Professor Andrew Carter - 安德鲁.carter@corpshort.com -获取更多信息.