Mission

Our mission is to encourage and facilitate undergraduate student participation in research, scholarship, and creative activities.

What is Undergraduate Research?

Undergraduate Research at the University at Albany is a unique opportunity for students to enhance their education by participating in hands on, cutting edge discoveries, multidisciplinary inquiries with renowned faculty and researchers. Through participating in research students develop skills in critical thinking, problem solving, data analysis, time management, and teamwork that can give their resume a competitive edge when they begin to apply for graduate school, professional schools, and careers after graduation.

Who Can Become an Undergraduate Researcher?

Whether you are an incoming freshmen, or entering your senior year, Undergraduate Research at the University at Albany is an option for all students, across all academic disciplines. As an Undergraduate Researcher you will be able to learn more about a specific academic field or career path all while building a long-lasting mentoring relationship with a faculty member or principal investigator.

How Can I Get Involved?

Use the Get Involved and UAlbany Research Labs pages on this website to find out how you can become involved. We also welcome students to attend our Events (link to events page) throughout the semester, and to visit our office in Lecture Center 30!