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Pursue solutions and discoveries that matter. Create ideas and take part in world-changing innovation and research. Reach the limits of what you can do and then keep on going.
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Featured Programs
Research Apprenticeship
Program (RAP)
RAP is an apprenticeship program for students interested in learning the fundamentals of conducting research and creative inquiry under the supervision of a faculty mentor.
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)
SURE is a summer undergraduate research experience for students interested in graduate studies and research/creative work within their discipline or a related discipline.
Mountaineer Undergraduate Research Review (MURR)
Returning in 2020. MURR is a student-driven undergraduate research journal that engages students in scholarly communication and the publication process. In the interim, students may consider other publication options.
Undergraduate Research Symposia
Students have the opportunity to showcase their work at annual spring and summer poster symposia and travel to conferences.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT | Other Student Profiles
Ashlee Seldomridge
MAJOR: Exercise Physiology
RESEARCH ADVISER: Dr. Paul Chantler, Human Performance & Exercise Physiology
Advice for undergraduates just starting out in research:
Find a subject that you are passionate about. Then, select a professor that will also serve as a great mentor. A good mentor guides you to more research opportunities, which substantially furthers your career. In addition, A your mentor can provide more information to supplement traditional lecture material.
What's New
Events
- Jan21 All Day Abstract Submissions Open - Undergraduate Spring Symposium
- Feb268:30 AM - 1:00 PMUndergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
- Mar1 All Day SURE Applications Due
- Mar6 All Day Abstracts Due! Undergraduate Spring Symposium
