The term research refers
to scholarly or creative activity that contributes to human knowledge through
methods established by particular academic disciplines. Undergraduate research
involves an educational collaboration between students and faculty members. An
undergraduate research experience may be initiated by a student who seeks out
faculty supervision or by a faculty member who involves undergraduate students
in her or his research team.
For Students
The University of Texas
at Austin serves Texas and the nation as one of the most highly rated public
research universities in the United States. Researchers at UT Austin are
leaders in a variety of fields that touch our daily lives and shape our future.
Whether they study nanotechnology or musical composition, child welfare or
popular culture, UT faculty and students pursue, produce, and publish
innovative research every day. Their work fuels the teaching, lectures, and
other events that help make UT an exciting and vibrant intellectual community
of scholars, teachers, and learners. As a UT student, you can become an active
member of this community by participating in undergraduate research.
The benefits for
students engaged in research and creative work are numerous.
Educational Benefits
- Working
with a faculty mentor
- Learning
about issues, methods, and leaders in your chosen field(s)
- Applying
concepts from your courses to “real life” situations
- Furthering
your creative achievement
- Sharpening
your problem-solving skills
Professional Benefits
- Exploring potential
careers
- Enhancing
your professional communication skills
- Preparing
for graduate or professional school
- Networking
with others who share your interests
Personal Benefits
- Growing as
a critical and independent thinker
- Building
confidence
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