Welcome to OSU’s Undergraduate Research Office

How we can help:

1. Information sessions on how to get started.

2. How to find a faculty research mentor and funding.

3. Talk to a peer mentor (student researcher) for advice.

4. Our website features funding, advice, and special events.

5. Sign up for our weekly e-news for info on jobs, events, announcements.

www.undergraduateresearch.osu.edu

We are located at 53 W 11th Ave., near High Street

Director – Professor Allison SnowAssistant Director – Helene CwerenProgram Coordinator – Jackie Lipphardt& Student Staff and Volunteers

Examples of recent OSU projects in different disciplines

Asking a question, planning the project, completing it, and communicating the outcome.

Faculty research mentor.

Individually or as part of a group.

Outside of regular coursework.

One summer, one semester, several semesters or years.

Topic can be assigned by mentor, developed in collaboration, or more independently by the student.

What is involved in undergrad research?

Proportion of research posters in different disciplines

High-impact educational experience

Surveys of participants in research experiences consistently show gains in:

Understanding the process of research

Critical thinking

Writing and oral presentations

Self confidence

Clarification of a career path

More active participation in courses

Retention of underrepresented groups in the disciplineExamples –Gregerman, S. 1999. Improving academic success of diverse students through undergraduate research. Council on Undergraduate Research Quarterly 20:54-59.Lopatto, D. 2004. Survey of undergraduate research experiences (SURE): first findings. Cell Biol. Education. 3:270-277.Lopatto, D. 2007. Undergraduate research experiences support science career decisions and active learning. Cell Biol. Education 6:297-306.Lopatto, D. 2010. Undergraduate research as a high-impact student experience. PEER Review, Spring Issue, pp. 27-30. Association of American Colleges

and Universities.

Value of Undergraduate Research

Value of Undergraduate Research

Russell, S. H., M. P. Hancock, and J. McCullough. 2007. Benefits of undergraduate research experiences. Science 316:548-549.

URO: Undergraduate Research Opportunity

Check it out!