Undergraduate Research: Gearing Up for Research

You CAN be a student researcher!

What is Research?

Research is organized study or investigation into a subject to discover facts and/or gather information to establish or revise a theory, or to develop a plan of action based on the facts discovered for the advancement of knowledge.

Why do Research?

Participating in undergraduate research can provide opportunities for you to:

Work one-on-one with faculty, graduate students, and post-doctoral researchers;
Contribute to the creation of new knowledge;
Sharpen your critical and analytical thinking skills;
Complement and extend your classroom learning;
Enhance your confidence in your abilities;
Prepare for graduate-level study;
Explore your interests and clarify your career goals; and
Prepare for work in your field.

Some of the greatest benefits of being involved in research is the insight it gives you on:

How to learn;
How new knowledge is created; and,
What you can accomplish when actively engaging your own research questions.

For opportunites to develop your research skills see the links to the right.

(Adapted from the UW's Undergraduate Research Program. )

Explore Research at the UW

UWB Office of Connected Learning: Research & Creative Projects
The Research and Creative Projects Office helps undergraduate students find opportunities to apply what they learn in classrooms to dive deeper into a field of their interest. Includes helpful tips for conducting research as a UW Bothell undergraduate, as well as links to research opportunities.
Research Connections for UWB Undergraduates
Come to Research Connections to collaborate, talk about research and creative projects, and enjoy some snacks. Students, faculty, and research support staff are invited to come.
UW Undergraduate Research Program
The Undergraduate Research Program (URP), which is housed at the University of Washington in the Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity, Mary Gates Hall 171, under the auspices of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, facilitates research experiences for undergraduates with UW faculty members across the disciplines. URP maintains a listing of current UW research opportunities and national programs.
UW Undergraduate Research Symposium
The Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium is a chance for undergraduates to present what they have learned through their research experiences to a larger audience. The Symposium also provides a forum for students, faculty, and the community to discuss cutting edge research topics and to examine the connection between research and education. The Symposium includes poster and presentation sessions by students from all academic disciplines and all three UW campuses, plus invited guests.