Undergraduate Research
Are you an undergraduate with research questions and a desire to know more about a specific topic? If so, we are here to support you with information, mentoring, and funding. Research takes place in all disciplines; it is a systematic way of directing your curiosity and creativity to the process of discovery. Explore below to find resources to help you get started with the search for knowledge and truth, get involved in exploring and communicating your discoveries, and get funded to take your ideas and results to the next level.
ForagerOne
Baylor has implemented ForagerOne, a first-of-its-kind research matching software platform, to facilitate connections between research faculty and aspiring undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral researchers.
Where to begin? Students: explore new ideas, gain hands-on experience, and connect with faculty mentors. Faculty: find support and resources to guide student researchers.
Ready to dive in? There are many ways to get involved in undergraduate research—through your courses, summer internships, faculty-led projects, or even study abroad. You can share your work at local symposia and explore special programs like McNair Scholars or community-based research.
Fuel your curiosity. Undergraduate research can be life-changing—and URSA Grants are here to support your journey. Whether you're launching a project or sharing your work beyond campus, Project Grants and Travel & Impact Grants provide the funding you need to grow as a scholar and make a difference.
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Abby Winkelman spent her summer in B_TRUE with Dr. Jason Pitts, Director of the Biology of Global Health 4+1 Program and Associate Professor of Biology studying the sensory mechanisms of mosquitos. Here she relates how this experience has provided a diversity of valuable skills.
The full-day program introduces Waco-area high school students to STEM through immersive, hands-on learning experiences in Baylor's teaching laboratories.