Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Experiential learning is one of our top priorities in the Schmidt College of Science. And as a student, you have opportunities at every level to join research experiences with expert faculty in a wide variety of disciplines throughout the College’s eight academic departments. Students pursuing research activities have funding opportunities to support research and academic inquiry.
Funded Research Opportunities
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
Contact Your Undergraduate Research Liaison
You can find the most undergraduate researchers of any college here in the Schmidt College of Science. Our undergraduate students are products of that mission, earning research funding and getting published in scientific journals, as well as gaining valuable skills that prepare them for advanced degrees and in-demand careers. FAU's Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry offers Student Peer Mentors and College Wide Faculty Liaisons who are eager to meet you. Each Department has also identified an Undergraduate Research Liaison.
Find the contact for your department below to begin your undergraduate research journey.
College-wide Contacts
Tobin Hindle, Ph.D., thindle@gbookit.com, and Diana Mitsova, Ph.D., dmitsova@gbookit.com
Department of Biological Sciences
Liscia Manuel, lmanuel@gbookit.com
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Tito Sempertegui, Ph.D., tsempert@gbookit.com
Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion
Michael Zourdos, Ph.D., mzourdos@gbookit.com
Department of Geosciences
Tobin Hindle, Ph.D., thindle@gbookit.com
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Daniela Nikolova, Ph.D., dpopova@gbookit.com
Department of Physics
Korey Sorge, Ph.D., ksorge@gbookit.com
Department of Psychology
Kathy Hughes, Ph.D., hughes@gbookit.com
Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Diana Mitsova, Ph.D., dmitsova@gbookit.com
Resources
Science Internship Opportunities
Pursue meaningful experiences relevant to your major or career goals with an internship. Internships are also a way to make your résumé more competitive when applying to jobs after graduation.
Learn more about the Science Internship Course, who to contact, and the steps to secure an internship.
Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (OURI) serves as a centralized support office for students and faculty who are engaged in undergraduate research and inquiry. OURI offers university-wide programs such as undergraduate research grants, the annual undergraduate research symposium, and the undergraduate research journal.
Learn more about how to get started as an undergraduate researcher.