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Rhodes Institute for Undergraduate Research

Rhodes Institute for Undergraduate Research

What is Undergraduate Research?

Undergraduate research is an inquiry or investigation conducted by undergraduate students that makes an original intellectual or creative contribution to the discipline.

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Our Mission

To initiate, support, and promote undergraduate research projects within and across disciplines, contributing to the academic life of the university by encouraging mentoring opportunities for faculty and students.

Director

Doug Swartz, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Department of Natural Sciences
Ling Science Center, 121J
806.720.7710
Doug.Swartz@LCU.edu

You can contact the director or advisory council members for information regarding support for research presentations at conferences, Scholars Colloquium research awards, and faculty mentor stipends.

Advisory Council
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LCU's Own Conference

Find out more about the conference or how to become a participant.

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