Why Research?

Dr. Linda Blockus welcomes you to connect with the Office of Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate Research at MU isn’t just for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) students! All undergraduates can get involved in research, scholarship, and creative scholarship regardless of a student’s academic year, major, or interests.

Students engaging in research benefit in many ways:

  • Clarify career and academic goals
  • Gain experiences and knowledge that transcend the classroom
  • Build relationships with faculty
  • Develop skills sought by employers: teamwork, communication, leadership, critical thinking
  • Prepare to continue research in graduate school

There are many opportunities in research, scholarship, and creative activity at Mizzou. We encourage students to be proactive with their research goals and to reach out to their advisors, instructors, and fellow students to make their own path.

Microscope
Using a microscope
Tamarea Jones in lab
Investigation and data
Student researcher
Green House
A group of people gather around blueprints.
Craig Wilkins works with neighborhood representatives on a participatory design project with community residents in Detroit.
Adriana Martin poses in front of her artwork in MU's Jesse Hall
Based on the strength of her design work, VADS artist Adriana Martin traveled to New York City through Fashion Scholarship Fund.
Michel Marlo documents audio folk tales with native Kenyan
Michael Marlo’s research documents languages the West African Luiya cluster.
Mason Ward and bug
VR Lab