The Council on Undergraduate 研究 defines undergraduate research as “an inquiry or investigation conducted by an undergraduate student that makes an original intellectual or creative contribution to the discipline.” Undergraduate research allows you to work closely with a mentor and explore a topic in greater depth, producing new knowledge, 奖学金, 或者创造性工作. Through these transformative experiences, you will receive personal attention from Penn State 阿尔图纳 faculty, the opportunity to team with fellow students on short or long-term projects, and the chance to interact with faculty at other campuses, 访问学者, and graduate/postdoctoral students. At other institutions of higher education, such personal mentoring from faculty is usually only available to senior graduate students; at Penn State 阿尔图纳, 这是常态.
Undergraduate 研究 at Penn State 阿尔图纳
- 约 100名学生 obtain research or independent-study credits annually
- 约 70名学生 receive stipends (up to $2500) annually for their research efforts
- Penn State 阿尔图纳 provides over $120,000 annually for student stipends and wages, with another $35,000 provided by industry partners
- In addition to stipends, Penn State 阿尔图纳 has budgeted $50,000 in support of students traveling on research and creative activity-related trips
- 拥有超过 200万美元 in active external grants, many Penn State 阿尔图纳 faculty are able to independently support students for multiple years; many such students even begin their research experience in their first year.
Podcast: From Concept to Creation: Uncovering the Making of Scholarly and Creative Accomplishments
From Concept to Creation is dedicated to uncovering the process of research. It isn’t all about the final product. It’s also the journey. Join co-hosts Jen Jarson and Kate Morgan to hear researchers from across subject areas and experience levels share their challenges and roadblocks as well as their a-ha moments and personal growth.
在这一集里, Jen and Kate speak with Austin Murray, a recent Penn State 阿尔图纳 graduate, about how his undergraduate research experience helped advance him on his career path.
