70% of MRADS students do not have prior research experience before participating in our program. MRADS provides the support needed for students to apply to research projects and transition to this academic setting.
What does undergraduate research look like?
Students in MRADS participate in year-long faculty sponsored research experiences through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP).
Research opportunities exist across the University including:
- Social Sciences (Business, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, etc.)
- Humanities (History, Art, Music, English, American Culture, Architecture, etc.)
- Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Computer, etc.)
- Physical Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Math, etc.)
- Biomedical Sciences (Biology, Public Health, Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Genetics, etc.)
- Natural Sciences (Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Animal Behavior, etc.)
Explore past research projects here!
Support includes…
- Being assigned a sophomore peer advisor who checks in with you monthly (or more!) to provide guidance
- Assistance creating a resume and cover letters to apply to research projects
- ALA 104: Introduction to Research. This is a community membership course where you learn about research, discuss research ethics using articles and case studies, complete workshops on common research tools (including library resources, Excel, and Powerpoint), and practice communicating about your own research project.
- Networking with MRADS upperclassmen alumni who can provide advice and tips on how to navigate your research experience (and how to find research projects for the future)
- Meeting in small seminars with faculty, research scientists/scholars, and graduate students to learn about their career paths and research projects
- And more!
Sound like something that fits your interests? Learn how to apply.
