The Student Pathways to Undergraduate Research (SPUR) program is geared towards students who know little about or don’t know how to get involved with undergraduate research.
SPUR Objectives
- Show students the benefits of undergraduate research
- Emphasize that research is integral to their careers
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in research
SPUR Students want to ...
- Work with faculty to solve real-world problems
- Deepen and apply what was learned in their classes
- Have a competitive edge in their post-college careers
The SPUR program is open to any student in any major. Events are held every two to four weeks to discuss the benefits of research, how to get involved, how to approach faculty for research positions, and how faculty view research. Students participating in the program are also eligible for field trips and a trip to University Park’s Undergraduate Exhibition in the spring.
For more information, contact the Director of Honors and Undergraduate Research at [email protected] or attend a SPUR event.