Undergraduate Research
Overview

Pursue your passion. Build meaningful connections. Prepare for your future.
Undergraduate research gives you the chance to explore what excites you, connect with experts in your field, and prepare for whatever comes next – whether that’s grad school, your dream job or something totally unexpected.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Office of Student Engagement in Research & Innovation (SERI)
SERI connects students with undergraduate research opportunities and supports faculty wishing to expanding the use of high-impact practices in their courses.
»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË's is a place for you to find research opportunities that match your unique background and goals.
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
REUs are competitive summer research programs designed for undergraduates pursuing studies in science, engineering or math. These NSF-funded programs are conducted at several universities.
Student Research Opportunities with »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË's Colleges
There are a variety of undergraduate student research opportunities offered by faculty members in the University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË's many different colleges, departments and centers.
Conferences & Events
Student Stories
»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË student rocket team soars in national NASA competition
After nearly a decade of setbacks and near-misses, the University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s student rocket team successfully completed NASA’s prestigious Student Launch Competition.
»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË achieves all-time high with four Goldwater Scholars
Four »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË students were selected as Goldwater Scholars, considered the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË building pipeline of researchers to develop tech for aging adults
»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË are developing tech-driven solutions to improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers through a program in »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s Center for Innovation, Technology and Aging.
A group of undergraduate students from »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË is spending the summer building valuable research and career skills while receiving compensation for their efforts.