Undergrads in the Lab
Undergraduates in the College of Arts and Sciences can learn side-by-side with faculty experts as you earn credit hours through any one of our independent research courses (291/491 listings). Learn about the research interests of our faculty before enrolling in an independent research course and make the most of your research experience.
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Programs
Funded by the National Science Foundation, the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program is a grant-based summer platform hosted by universities across the nation to enhance undergraduate participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) research. For eight to 10 weeks, REU students participate in real-world scientific investigations under the guidance of a faculty mentor and receive both a stipend and housing for the duration of the program. The College of Arts and Sciences currently offers REU programs in the following areas: