Undergraduate Research
Would you like to…
- Work side-by-side with renowned researchers in the pursuit of new knowledge?
- Gain hands-on experience conducting social science research?
- Cultivate critical thinking and analysis skills while applying concepts of mathematical modeling to psychological phenomena?
- Assist in the collection and development of new exhibits in a museum?
- Develop a better understanding of current intellectual debates while researching campaign finance reform in Pennsylvania?
- Participate in and present your research at the annual Undergraduate exhibition?
- Receive funding to travel to present your research at a professional conference?
- Be prepared for graduate-level study?
Taking part in research opportunities in or outside of your major interest will allow you to do this and much more!
Where can you learn more about current research projects?
- Make an appointment to talk with your adviser about how you can get involved in undergraduate research.
- Talk to your current faculty members about their areas of interest. This can help you get into the ground floor of innovative research.
- Check out the opportunities across Penn State at: http://www.undergradresearch.psu.edu/
You will be surprised at what exciting opportunities exist!
Top 6 Undergraduate Research Opportunities for Liberal Arts Students
2008 Undergraduate Discovery Summer Grants
Undergraduate Exhibition (Deadline extended to Friday, March 21)
Funding for Undergraduate Travel
President's Fund for Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate Co-curricular Enrichment Center
103 Sparks Building
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814-867-2317
Fax: 814-863-6834
Contact Information
Ashley Tarbet
Undergraduate Enrichment Coordinator
aet143@psu.edu
Sylvia Neely
Academic Director, Education Abroad Programs
sxn13@psu.edu
Kathy Swanger
Staff Assistant
kam55@psu.edu