URaCE: What We Do
Undergraduate research represents a hands-on and highly engaging educational experience that fosters student success.
Research demonstrates that students who engage in High-Impact Practices such as undergraduate research, graduate on time, earn better grades, and are better prepared for the demands of post-graduate education and the world of work. Evidence-based research also indicates that engagement in HIP activities increase student persistence and retention.
What We Do...
Undergraduate Research Programs Develop and expand opportunities for UTC undergraduates to engage in mentored research experiences at UTC, nationally, and internationally. Signature programs include the Cádiz International Research program, the Undergraduate Research Work-Study program, the Virtual International Undergraduate Research Internship experience, and the Undergraduate Research and Professional Development Learning Institute.
Training and Instruction Design and present workshops and seminars to engage students in all aspects of the research enterprise, and assist students with preparation for future careers, post-graduate education, and the world of work. Topics focus on identifying UR opportunities on and off campus, applying for NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) and graduate school, attending academic conferences, preparing for career success, and building an academic brand.
Identify, Publicize, and Track undergraduate research experiences, opportunities, and outcomes, and share information with the UTC community.
Collaborate Cultivate strategic partnerships with faculty, staff, and members of the local community to identify funding for UR experiences, develop innovative programming, and launch intentional educational experiences for undergraduates.
Outreach Educate, increase awareness of and a passion for research through student and faculty consultations, class visits to highlight the benefits of UR, and participation in student and family orientation and community events.
Promote the value of UTC student and faculty research and creative contributions through the administration of annual academic conferences and funding awards including the UTC Spring Research and Arts Conference, UTC Fall Research Conference, the SEARCH award, and student conference award.