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Undergraduate researcher at UMD presenting at Undergraduate Research Day.

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) empowers UMD students and campus partners to equitably and inclusively engage and succeed in inquiry, creative activity, and scholarship.

Released Fall 2024

OUR Undergraduate Research Opportunities & Competencies (UROC) was designed to provide undergraduate students with the essential skills and tools to take on an undergraduate research opportunity.

Office of Undergraduate Research News

Upcoming SPIRE Pre-Proposal Deadline

Carinna Ferguson

Jan 24

FIRE Students Share Research at The FIRE Summit 2024

Carinna Ferguson

Dec 10, 2024

FIRE Students Share Research at The FIRE Summit 2024

FIRE Global Design & Development Peer Research Mentor Featured in Maryland Global

Carinna Ferguson

Nov 20, 2024

FIRE Global Design & Development Peer Research Mentor Featured in Maryland Global

FIRE Presents: Pitch Perfect Research Competition Winners

Parker Johnson

Nov 19, 2024

FIRE Presents: Pitch Perfect Research Competition Winners

FIRE Fall Welcome Introduces Semester 1 Students to Different Streams

Parker Johnson

Sep 26, 2024

FIRE Fall Welcome Introduces Semester 1 Students to Different Streams

Undergraduate Research Open Educational Resource - Now Available

Carinna Ferguson

Sep 16, 2024

Undergraduate Research Open Educational Resource - Now Available

UMD FIRE Students Welcome Baltimore Agriculture Group, BMoreAg, Into the Lab Over the Summer

Parker Johnson

Sep 12, 2024

UMD FIRE Students Welcome Baltimore Agriculture Group, BMoreAg, Into the Lab Over the Summer

170+ Undergraduates Share Research at the First Annual Summer Undergraduate Research Conference

Parker Johnson

Jul 26, 2024

170+ Undergraduates Share Research at the First Annual Summer Undergraduate Research Conference

Maryland Today - In Counterculture Exhibition, Undergrads Revisit What’s Going On

Patrick Killion

Jul 22, 2024

Maryland Today - In Counterculture Exhibition, Undergrads Revisit What’s Going On

Welcome back! We are excited for everyone to be back on campus! Thinking about getting started with research? Need help locating opportunities? Come talk with us during office hours this semester!

#umd #umdresearch #undergraduateresearch

Welcome back! We are excited for everyone to be back on campus! Thinking about getting started with research? Need help locating opportunities? Come talk with us during office hours this semester!

#umd #umdresearch #undergraduateresearch

UMD Students! SPIRE Pre-Proposals are due next Thursday, January 30th! 🔜 Learn more, link in bio!

If you’re interested in working on a research project this summer and have connected with a UMD faculty mentor who can advise your project, we encourage you to consider applying for OUR’s Student-Proposed Innovation & Research Experience (SPIRE).

UMD Students! SPIRE Pre-Proposals are due next Thursday, January 30th! 🔜 Learn more, link in bio!

If you’re interested in working on a research project this summer and have connected with a UMD faculty mentor who can advise your project, we encourage you to consider applying for OUR’s Student-Proposed Innovation & Research Experience (SPIRE).

Looking for ways to make a meaningful impact on other students’ learning while developing skills yourself?

OURS308: Peer Mentorship - Supporting Students Entering Research is a one credit, half term peer mentorship experience that gives undergraduate researchers, a unique opportunity to further develop their leadership capacities while serving as peer mentors to students in the introductory course OURS100: Entering Research.

Check the link in our bio for more info! Submit a Pre Enrollment form to let us know you’re interested by November 19th!

Looking for ways to make a meaningful impact on other students’ learning while developing skills yourself?

OURS308: Peer Mentorship - Supporting Students Entering Research is a one credit, half term peer mentorship experience that gives undergraduate researchers, a unique opportunity to further develop their leadership capacities while serving as peer mentors to students in the introductory course OURS100: Entering Research.

Check the link in our bio for more info! Submit a Pre Enrollment form to let us know you’re interested by November 19th!

Interested in finding a research opportunity this spring?

OURS100: Entering Research is a one-credit, half term, synchronous course designed to prepare and guide undergraduate students from any major through the process of finding their first research experience at UMD. Learn more about how to enroll in OURS 100 using the link in our bio! Pre-Enrollment forms due November 19.

Interested in finding a research opportunity this spring?

OURS100: Entering Research is a one-credit, half term, synchronous course designed to prepare and guide undergraduate students from any major through the process of finding their first research experience at UMD. Learn more about how to enroll in OURS 100 using the link in our bio! Pre-Enrollment forms due November 19.

Thinking about summer research? We are! On Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 5:30-6:30 pm ET, OUR is holding a Zoom info session and panel for undergrads students on summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF). We will provide an overview of NSF REU programs and where to find REUs for Summer 2025. Register using the link in our bio!

Thinking about summer research? We are! On Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 5:30-6:30 pm ET, OUR is holding a Zoom info session and panel for undergrads students on summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF). We will provide an overview of NSF REU programs and where to find REUs for Summer 2025. Register using the link in our bio!

OUR is excited to announce the launch of Undergraduate Research Opportunities & Competencies (UROC), and open education resource designed to help equip students with skills and tools find and engage in research opportunities. UMD students can access UROC on Open Learning. Faculty, staff, and other course instructors may use UROC in courses or programs. Learn more about UROC using the link in our bio!

#umd #undergraduateresearch

OUR is excited to announce the launch of Undergraduate Research Opportunities & Competencies (UROC), and open education resource designed to help equip students with skills and tools find and engage in research opportunities. UMD students can access UROC on Open Learning. Faculty, staff, and other course instructors may use UROC in courses or programs. Learn more about UROC using the link in our bio!

#umd #undergraduateresearch

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