Mission

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   Student Benefits

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Undergraduate Research -
An Effective Pedagogical Tool

Participation in undergraduate research has been demonstrated to achieve:

• Greater gains in learning – science/math/logic, problem solving, literature/language/context mastery, and personal initiative and communication skills

• Disciplinary learning beyond traditional classroom settings

• Increased connection to and retention within the major

• Stronger enrollment in graduate education and increased employment in major-related fields

• Greater participation in campus intellectual activities

• Integration into the culture and profession of discipline

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