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Welcome to the Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (OURI)!

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (OURI) serves as a centralized support office for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and faculty who are engaged in undergraduate research and inquiry. We offer university-wide programs such as undergraduate research grants, the annual undergraduate research symposium, and the undergraduate research journal. We also support departments and all colleges in their undergraduate research and inquiry initiatives.

SPOTLIGHTS

Goldwater Awardees 2023
51³Ô¹ÏÍø 51³Ô¹ÏÍø named Goldwater Scholars!

For the third year in a row, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 51³Ô¹ÏÍø have been named Goldwater Scholars! Huge congratulations to Dana Smith, Natasha Mayorga, and Cristian Pena!  ... Read about 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s 2024 Goldwater Scholars

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51³Ô¹ÏÍø student receives Fulbright Award!

We are ecstatic to announce that 51³Ô¹ÏÍø student Irene Gatimi received the Fulbright Award! The Fulbright U.S. Student Program expands perspectives through academic and 

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Undergraduate Researcher of the Year

Congratulations to the Undergraduate Researchers of the Year! ... Read More About the Undergraduate Researcher

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2023-24 Distinguished Mentor of the Year

Congratulations to the 2023-24 Distinguished Mentor of the Year! Dr. Mayhar Nouri-Shirazi's is an immunologist with an interest in immunotherapy and vaccines. He has made significant contributions to the field of cancer ... Read More About the Distinguished Mentor of the Year

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Student Spotlights

Research endeavors of undergraduates 51³Ô¹ÏÍø who have participated in research or scholarly activities ... Read More About the Student Spotlights

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