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 involved with the search for knowledge and truth.

Jan. 13, 2025
Interdepartmental Research Symposium

Abstract submission form for the Baylor Engagement and Research Symposium that will take place on March 27th & 28th, 2025 is now available. This is a collaborative effort between Anthropology, Biology, Environmental, Geological, and Statistical Sciences graduate programs at Baylor University. Undergraduates are invited to join in!

Jan. 13, 2025
Announcing the Spring 2025 URSA Award Winners

We are excited to announce the Spring 2025 URSA Award winners: Abigail Pitts, Anna Pinchen, and Lily Lobo. Their innovative research proposals explore diverse topics including health benefits of Brassica vegetables, resilience in WWII evacuees, and Athenian greed in Plato's dialogues.

Jan. 13, 2025
URSA Award Supports John Austin DeLozier's Archival Research on Liberation Theology and Haiti's 1980s Pro-Democracy Movement

John Austin DeLozier was a recipient of a 2024-25 URSA grant for his interdisciplinary humanities research. As a senior University Scholar with concentrations in Political Science, Great Texts, and Sociology, and a minor in Greek, he is exploring a career in journalism, research, or teaching. His research, titled “Advocacy as Solidarity: Liberation Theology & Pro-Democracy Movements in Haiti during the 1980s,” examines the relationship between the Haitian pro-democracy movement and Catholic social teaching. 

Jan. 13, 2025
Cultivating Sustainability and Knowledge at the Intersection of Neuroscience and Aquaponics

Leah Kalinoff, a senior neuroscience major at Baylor University, combines her passion for science and sustainability as an aquaponics research assistant at Urban REAP in Waco. Contributing to the organization’s mission of “Loving our neighbor by loving our earth,” she helps grow plants for community sale, researches fish well-being, and inspires others to adopt sustainable practices.