Undergraduate Research

The Undergraduate Research project transforms students from passive learners into active investigators. When students engage in hands-on research projects, they learn to think critically, solve complex problems, and adapt to new challenges.

Studies show that students who participate in undergraduate research are twice as likely to graduate in four years as their peers!

With your support, we’ll expand research opportunities by funding:

• Travel costs and registration fees so students can present their work at conferences
• Professional development opportunities for student researchers
• Consumables that make experiments possible
• Software subscriptions that enable advanced research
• Printing costs for students to print research posters

"Before participating in research, I never thought I could pursue a career in conservation. Now I am applying to graduate schools with conservation research labs!" - Emily K., Student Researcher

"Undergraduate research at UAFS is important because our students get to turn knowledge into action and build the confidence needed to succeed in graduate school and their future careers." - Nicha Otero, PhD