Undergraduate Research
Research experiences can take place in laboratories, libraries, art and music studios, museums, outdoors, and in the community. All disciplines, such as the humanities, arts, sciences, technical, business, and education engage in scholarly activity - with the goal of creating new knowledge or developing new examples of human expression. At FHSU, undergraduate research takes many forms, but the unifying concept is collaborative faculty-student work on a scholarly project with the goal of developing generalizable peer-reviewed work as a final product.
Reasons to Get Involved in Undergraduate Research
Educators, employers, graduate and professional schools understand the value of undergraduate research and it can greatly increase your marketability for graduate programs and employment. Undergraduate research can be one of the most meaningful experiences at Fort Hays State University. Students have the opportunity to:
- Learn through hands-on work outside the classroom and develop research skills for academic and professional pursuits
- Identify academic and career interests
- Develop a working relationship with a faculty mentor
- Get a glimpse into graduate school or professional academic life
- Learn what you like and don’t like to do
Ways to Get Involved in Undergraduate Research
- Explore undergraduate research events & opportunities to learn about potential projects or how undergraduate research is shared across the campus and the state
- Find a faculty mentor or project supported by the Undergraduate Research Experience (URE) Grants.
- View the URE FAQ to see if it’s a fit for you.