Undergraduate Research at the University of Tennessee Knoxville
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Undergraduate Research at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville …Where Students Can Pursue Their Interests!
When most people think of UT. . . Not many people think of research, and even fewer think of UNDERGRADUATE research.
Caliber of Students Class of 2014: • GPA - Average 3. 81 • ACT Score – Average 26. 5 Many with 4. 0+ • 4, 200 freshmen (500 more than last year) – 17% minority – 90% in-state (99% of whom qualified for HOPE scholarship)
F ure Opportunities • Faculty-driven research projects • Student-driven research projects • Honors programs/ degree requirements • Optional course work
Expanded Honors Options • Chancellor’s Honors • Haslam Scholars • College Scholars • Baker Scholars • Departmental Honors
Benefits of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities • 1 of 10 high-impact activities • Creates benefits for: – – Students Faculty Institution The nation
Unifying Features • All undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity characterized by four unifying features: – – Mentorship Originality Acceptability Dissemination
Benefits to Students • Advancing cognitive and intellectual growth – Gains in knowledge and skills – Academic achievement and educational attainment • Fostering professional growth and advancement • Personal growth • High-impact learning experiences
Benefits to Faculty • Enhancing mentoring and teaching • Achieving research, scholarly, and creative outcomes • Integrating scholarship and teaching • Increasing job satisfaction and personal development
Benefits to UTK and Nation • Building a community of scholars • Deepening relationships with alumni • Fostering innovation and cross -talk • Sharing a sense of purpose and achievement • Enriching curriculum • Providing opportunities to engage with local community
Impact!
“Undergraduate research prepared me for my future studies and research. It gave me hands-on experience and an advantage over others when it came to getting a research-based scholarship to graduate school. ” Bobby Haines Manager of Knoxville Office CSA, Assoc. Structural Engineers
“Undergraduate research has given me a community I belong to. It’s been an invaluable experience. I know so much more about my classes. I have more people as resources, and it makes me work harder. ” Cara Turski Sophomore, Class of 2013 Microbiology
“Undergraduate research helped to close the gap between the real world and academia. I was able to see materials I was testing in the lab being used on a real bridge, a very satisfying experience. ” William Ragland B. S. , M. S. , Ph. D. , UTK Structural Engineer at CSA, Assoc.
“Undergraduate research has given me a sense of persistence and a new perspective as I learn through others’ experiences. ” Liz Morrow Senior, Class of 2010 Microbiology
“Undergraduate research took my education to a level that the classroom could not. ” Ross Shaver Structural Design Engineer, BWSC, Inc.
Current UTK Program • • • Summer Internships Research Week EURe. CA Pursuit Journal Posters at the Capitol Web-based opportunities database
Summer Internships • This year, 88 undergrads participated in the UT Office of Research’s Summer Internship Program • Students came from: ― Natural Sciences ― Communication ― Engineering ― Language ― Social sciences ― Art ― Education
Research Week / EURe. CA • 15 th Annual EURe. CA, Exhibition of Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement, March 30 -31, 2011 • 2 nd Annual Research Week March 27 -31, 2011
• Written, edited, and published by undergraduate students • First issue published Spring 2010 • Fall 2010 issue currently in editing process
Posters at the Capitol • Typically held the first Wednesday in February • In 2010, six undergraduate scholars from UTK were among 45 students from across the state that showcased their research to members of the Tennessee Legislature
Web-Based Opportunities Database • Hundreds of undergraduate research and creative activities occur on UTK campus each year • New resource will help students identify opportunities and apply for positions online
F • Office of Undergraduate Research • Endowment for Undergraduate Research ure Plans
Questions? ? ? Visit research. utk. edu/under grad
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