Connect Database
Step 1: Connect Survey
Faculty members and students fill out a short Qualtrics Connect Survey.
Step 2: Pairing
The UReCA Hub pairs faculty and students according to their research interests.
Step 3: Matching
The UReCA Hub will inform both the faculty and student via email of their match, and it is their responsibility to schedule an initial meeting.
Step 4: End-of-Semester Survey
At the end of the semester, the UReCA Hub will distribute a Qualtrics survey to both faculty and students to evaluate their research experiences.
Outside Research Opportunities:
Interested in research opportunities outside of Wichita State University?
Scholars Transforming Through Research (STR) Program is a central focus of CUR’s advocacy efforts at the federal level. STR is a six-month professional development opportunity for undergraduate students and faculty/mentors interested in garnering communication and advocacy skills to leverage the impact of their undergraduate research experience by conveying their story to stakeholder groups such as funding agencies, association partners, elected officials, future employers, community, and beyond. In addition to the advocacy training, the teams will have scheduled meetings with US government representatives.
Amgen Scholars Program is a national program aimed at increasing research opportunities for students committed to pursuing careers in the sciences. Students conduct hands-on research in the lab alongside top faculty, participate in seminars and networking events, and take part in symposia with their peers and leading scientists. For information about eligibility, host institutions, and application deadlines, please click here.
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program. For information about eligibility, host institutions, and application deadlines, please click here.
Council on Undergraduate Research Undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative inquiry is fundamentally a pedagogical approach to teaching and learning. With an emphasis on process, CUR defines undergraduate research as: A mentored investigation or creative inquiry conducted by undergraduates that seeks to make a scholarly or artistic contribution to knowledge.