Undergraduate Research
Say yes to discovery.
Research experience as an undergraduate is incredibly valuable, no matter your academic field or career goals. It offers the chance to:
Dive deeper into your field and develop a stronger understanding of what excites you most.
Grow intellectually in an environment that sparks curiosity and exploration and explore careers that match your skillset.
Build transferable skills - critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills that employers highly value.
Gain a competitive edge for advanced studies or future career opportunities.
Start your journey and explore your options below!
College of Business
Engage in hands-on, real-world economics research projects and business case studies to address applied business and economic problems using emerging technologies, advanced statistical techniques, and AI.
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Through programs in education, arts, sciences and humanities, you can work with faculty to explore, create and innovate
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Engage in hands-on research alongside faculty tackling global challenges and solving real-world problems
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College of Health and Human Sciences
Undergraduate nursing students can engage in research through the Williams Honors College, completing evidence-based projects that address real-world health challenges.
Williams Honors College
Honors scholars culminate their academic journey with an independent research project investigating significant questions, creating original works, or designing solutions to societal challenges under faculty mentorship.
"Through
undergraduate research in mechanical engineering, I learned to navigate
open-ended problems and approach challenges with greater independence and
creativity. That experience allowed me to explore a complex question, sparked
my curiosity for deeper inquiry and ultimately inspired me to pursue a Ph.D." - Jason Mack ‘20
"From conducting research in
Tahiti to presenting in Japan, my undergraduate journey has led to published
work, sharpened my skills, and taught me how to seek answers for myself.” - Miranda Brainard ‘25
“Being a part of the
Williams Honors College Research program taught me how to find and analyze
evidence-based practice in the school and work setting. Our research on how
nurses’ actions and attitudes in the field impact nursing students’ view of
their nursing career has been a reminder to treat
everyone with kindness and respect.” - Camella Bloom ‘24
