When we review information on successful students who pursue advanced degrees, it is interesting to find that many share one common experience– having worked closely with a faculty member on a research project. Students also tell us this was one of the most meaningful experiences during their undergraduate education.

•  The development of skills to function more independently
•  The opportunity to put classroom knowledge into practice
•  The identification of career interests
•  The building of mentor relationships between faculty and students
•  The stimulation that comes with critical thinking
•  The opportunity to participate in new discoveries
•  The ability to better understand research methodologies
•  The stimulation of creativity
•  The increased likelihood of acceptance into graduate or professional school
•  The ability to communicate to a wide audience
•  Recognition by one's peers
•  The sheer excitement created by intellectual activity
•  The opportunity to earn wages or academic credit
•  The enhanced ability grasp the philosophy of life-long learning

Here are some examples of projects students have completed while at Truman State University.

Take a look at what some of our students will be working on as part of the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience.