Investigating Research Month

October 2024

Join us for a whole month of learning how to start your research and what opportunities and resources are available at UR. The month offers a menu of research-related information sessions that span a variety of topics and disciplines.

Schedule

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

HOW TO GET STARTED IN RESEARCH

Seinfeld research

5:30-6:30pm

Location: Dewey Hall, room 1-101

Presented by: Office of Undergraduate Research and our Research Ambassadors

Research 101: An info session and student panel about finding, securing, and managing research at the UR.

Friday, October 4, 2024

SCHWARTZ DISCOVER SCHOLAR SHOWCASE

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3:30-5:00pm

Location: Hawkins-Carlson Room, Rush Rhees Library

Presented by: Office of Undergraduate Research

Schwartz Discover Scholar Showcase: poster fair of the summer research done by UR 2024 Schwartz Discover Scholars.

Thursday, October 10, 2024

PRE-MED and PRE-HEALTH OPPORTUNITIES

FOR NON-STEM MAJORS

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5:30-6:30pm

Location: Dewey Hall, room 1-101

Presented by: Lainie Friedman Ross, M.D., Ph.D.   Department of Health Humanities & Bioethics Chair

Network with healthcare professionals and learn about different career paths in a variety of fields.

Friday, October 18, 2024

RESEARCH FAIR

Research Fair 2024 flyer

1:30-3:30pm

Location: Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons

Presented by: Office of Undergraduate Research

Representatives from various departments will be at the Research Fair and ready to talk with students about research opportunities.

Scroll down for a list of departments and programs who will be in attendance (list is continuously updated).

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

MEET YOUR RESEARCH AMBASSADORS

Research Ambassadors 2024

5:00-7:00pm

Location: Welles-Brown Room, Rush Rhees Library

Presented by: Office of Undergraduate Research

Meet yoUR Research Ambassadors: Bring your questions! Food will be served.

Wednesday, October 30

SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

Summer Research

3:30-4:30: meet with representatives from various UR summer research-related programs info session

Location: Hirst Lounge, Wilson Commons

 

4:30-5:00: info session / overview of summer opportunities at the UR and beyond

Location: Gowen Room, Wilson Commons

Presented by: Office of Undergraduate Research

Want to get started looking into summer research opportunities? Bring your questions!

Research Fair Department Attendees

This list will be peridically updated with more departments as they confirm their attendance.

DEPARTMENT OR PROGRAMABOUT
AnthropologyAnthropology majors have many opportunities to pursue independent research under the guidance of faculty advisors and to present their findings to audiences within the University and beyond. Students can apply to the department’s undergraduate research grant, enroll in the advanced topic seminar, and complete an honors research project as a part of the honors in anthropology program.
Archaeology, Technology, and Historical StructuresArchaeology, technology, and historical structures (ATHS) research, like the program itself, is multidisciplinary. It integrates archaeology, architecture, classics, art history, religion, engineering, mathematics, and more.
Art and Art HistoryThe Department of Art and Art History offers undergraduate majors, minors, and clusters in art history, visual studies, and studio art. Our students have the opportunity to complete internships in Rochester’s diverse and rich cultural institutions. We also offer students the opportunity to participate in the Art New York internship program in New York City.
BiochemistryBiochemistry is the study of chemical processes relating to and occurring within living organisms. By combining resources and faculty from across the University, our biochemistry students access the best courses, seminars, and research opportunities available.
BiologyBiology offers several opportunities for UPBM students to gain hands-on experience doing modern biological research.
Biomedical EngineeringResearch in the department covers a broad spectrum, ranging in length scale from molecular to whole animal, and encompassing a wide variety of physiological systems and experimental approaches. Because of the disciplinary nature of biomedical engineering and the close proximity of the med center and other labs and facilities, faculty and students have countless opportunities for collaboration.
Brain and Cognitive SciencesBrain and cognitive sciences (BCS) faculty have research interests that span several major areas of cognitive and brain science, and they make use of a variety of techniques, approaches, and subjects to carry out cutting-edge research of the highest level.
BusinessProviding the flexibility of being an undergraduate student at the College while taking courses in one of the nation's leading graduate business schools.
Chemical EngineeringThe Department of Chemical Engineering offers the Eisenberg summer internship and other research opportunities.
ChemistryThe Chemistry Department offers a variety of opportunities for undergraduates to participate in research programs during the academic year and the summer.
Computer ScienceThe Department of Computer Science provides unique research opportunities to its students due to its strength in cutting-edge fundamental and applied CS research, and its small size and commitment to undergraduate involvement. We encourage all interesting undergraduates to get involved in research early in their education (for experience, credit, or even pay in some cases) whether they intended to pursue a career in industry or continue on to graduate school.
Dance and MovementThe Dance and Movement Program at the University of Rochester is committed to offering experiential and theoretical study of dance and movement practices that honor and inform the whole person.
Data ScienceGoergen Institute for Data Science brings 75 affiliated faculty from 5 schools and 30 departments across the campus for a wide variety of research utilizing large data sets. Major areas of expertise of GIDS faculty include: artificial intelligence and cognition; audio and music engineering; augmented and virtual reality; complex systems and network data science; economics and business data analytics; health analytics and digital health; human-system interfaces; imaging science, visual science, and optics; life sciences and biomedical data science; linguistics and social data sciences; materials design; multisensory human and machine perception; robotics. Research can be done during the academic year for pay or credit, or during the summer for pay through the department’s competitive NSF-supported Research Experience for Undergraduates program. Students can also participate in REU programs at other research universities during the summer.
Electrical and Computer Engineering / Audio and Music EngineeringAs part of a top-tier research institution, the University of Rochester electrical and computer engineering program is committed to providing undergraduates with resources to explore opportunities for participation in research.
English / Theatre ProgramEnglish majors have several different ways to pursue research, including the Honors program, advanced seminar courses, and other independent and collaborative research opportunities.
Environmental Medicine / Toxicology Training ProgramThe Department supports and promotes activities including basic and translational biomedical research, education and training at the graduate and postgraduate levels, and clinical programs in occupational health and environmental medicine.
Film and Media StudiesThe Film and Media Studies program offers students an opportunity to explore motion pictures, television, and the electronic arts as art forms and cultural phenomena. Students can minor, take a cluster, or get a BA in film and media studies. Film and media production course work can also be taken elsewhere for credit at the University. See the partners page for more information.
Greene Center for Career Education and ConnectionsThe Greene Center provides students with the resources and tools needed to develop connections between their personal and professional aspirations, academic pursuits and co-curricular experiences including on-campus employment, research activities, and internships.
HistoryThe Department of History offers the HOUR program for undergraduate students interested in research. In this program, students collaborate with department faculty on their scholarly work. Other opportunities are also available.
Journal of Undergraduate ResearchThe Journal of Undergraduate Research (JUR) is dedicated to providing the student body with intellectual perspectives from many academic disciplines. JUR serves as a forum for the presentation of original research thereby encouraging the pursuit of significant scholarly endeavors. Seeking to enhance the scholarly community on campus, JUR also reflects students' varied interests.
Kearns CenterUndergraduate programs in the David T. Kearns Center focus on supporting our students in achieving their academic goals, whatever they may be. Through a mix of intensive academic advising, graduate school preparation, and an emphasis on undergraduate research, Kearns Center students graduate on time and attend graduate schools in numbers far above the national average.
Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE)The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) of the University of Rochester is a unique national resource for research and education in science and technology. LLE was established in 1970 as a center for the investigation of the interaction of intense radiation with matter. The National Nuclear Security Administration funds LLE as part of its Stockpile Stewardship Program.
Mathematics and StatisticsTwo main ways to get involved in undergraduate mathematics/statistics research are working with a faculty member or participating in an REU, (research experience for undergraduates) summer program.
Mechanical EngineeringThe first step to working on a research project is getting to know the sort of research done within the department. Talk with faculty and senior students, and visit the research and faculty pages to see what research is being done and by whom. Students must have sophomore status or higher to work on department and independent research projects.
Microbiology and ImmunologyThe Department of Microbiology and Immunology is focused on research and educational programs which relate to microbial pathogens (viruses and prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes) and the host immune defenses which protect against these organisms. Current research emphasizes cutting-edge molecular techniques and includes, but is not limited to, studies on: autoimmunity, biodefense, bioinformatics, biofilms, cancer biology, gene therapy, genetics and genomics, HIV/AIDS, immunologic mechanisms, respiratory pathogens (including influenza) and vaccine development.
Neuroscience (Biology Major)Neuroscience majors gain a solid background in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, along with a concentration of courses in neuroscience. As one of the BS tracks in the University's Undergraduate Program in Biology and Medicine (UPBM), it draws upon the collective strengths of several departments on the River Campus and at the Medical Center. The major is administered by the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences (BCS), and the core and upper-level courses in neuroscience are taught by BCS faculty.
Neuroscience (URMC / Graduate Education)Renewed and novel research and teaching partnerships within Neuroscience and with other departments and centers promises to yield synergy across the neuroscience community in areas of common interest.
Office of Undergraduate ResearchCome learn about finding and funding your research! The University of Rochester—a top-tier research institution with a compact campus, flexible curriculum, and interdisciplinary focus—fosters unique opportunities for undergraduate research. The Office of Undergraduate Research exists to help students find, fund, and share their research.
PhysicsThe Department of Physics and Astronomy offers a wide range of research opportunities for undergraduates. Although the bulk of the opportunities are only available to juniors and seniors, the department does occasionally offer positions for first-years and sophomores as well. Research can be done during the academic year for pay or credit, or during the summer for pay through the department’s competitive NSF-supported Research Experience for Undergraduates program. Students can also participate in REU programs at other research universities during the summer.
Political ScienceFaculty in the Political Science Department are open to proposals from students for independent studies and research and occasionally hire undergraduate research assistants. The department has money available to assist undergraduate students with research projects of various sorts, and can aide students who are seeking to share research at select conferences.
PsychologyThe undergraduate psychology program offers instruction throughout the broad spectrum of behavioral science and mental life. Its content covers theoretical, empirical and technical presentations of psychology as both a social and natural science. Research opportunities include assistantships, research fellowships, honors research, independent study, and online research.
Public HealthThe public health program offers numerous opportunities for real-world experience supervised by both community and faculty mentors.
Public Health SciencesOur faculty members engage in research activities across the lifespan from maternal-child health to long-term care. Our scientific inquiry uses a range of rigorous methodologies from high powered analytics to mixed methods. Faculty are clustered together in three highly collaborative divisions: Epidemiology, Health Sciences Research, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Religion and Classics
Jewish Studies
Studying ancient Greece and Rome at Rochester is not merely a matter of antiquarian interest; rather our courses enable students to explore the past in ways that allow them to understand the present and imagine the future. Students study the foundational texts and significant artifacts of the western world in order to understand them on their own terms and in their ancient contexts as well as to develop a deeper awareness of the ways in which classical antiquity has shaped and continues to influence contemporary society. Promoting research, scholarship, and education in Jewish studies through courses, publications, lectures, fellowships, intellectual collaboration, and more.
River Campus LibrariesThe River Campus Libraries offer students not only a wealth of research support and resources, but also research opportunities within the library system.
Student Fellowships OfficeThe Student Fellowships Office supports University of Rochester students with excellent academic records in applying for a wide range of prestigious, nationally and internationally competitive fellowships, scholarships, and awards.
Writing, Speaking, and Argument ProgramThe Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program (WSAP) supports undergraduate research in writing studies.