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University of Missouri-Columbia

Undergraduate research opportunities

Undergrad poster presentation The University of Missouri-Columbia offers a wide range of opportunities for undergraduates to become involved in exciting basic, theoretical and applied life science research programs with MU faculty mentors regardless of undergraduate major or faculty departmental affiliation. Faculty members in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Arts & Sciences, Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine are eager to involve undergraduates in research projects in their laboratories and at their field sites.

Gathering bird data during 2002 Field Season for Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project The MU Life Sciences Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (LS UROP) sponsors: summer and academic year undergraduate research internships; travel awards for undergraduates presenting their research at regional, national and international meetings; and a wide variety of workshops and special events for undergraduates with interest in life science research and research-related careers. The LS UROP provides assistance and great advice for finding faculty mentors, part-time jobs in life science research programs at MU, and off-campus summer research experiences. The office also coordinates 8-week programs for non-MU students to work with MU faculty on campus during the summer.

Research stories of Biological Sciences majors at MU

Development of nervous system in zebra fish - Katie Connolly.

Kaitlyn Faries, senior biology major, and mentor study the status of black bears in Missouri.

Can soy consumption reduce the risk of breast cancer? - Mona Hdeib.

Louis Jamtgaard and other MU students attend annual Biomedical Research Conference.

Rachel Mahan: From amphibians to anecdotes. (pdf)

Worming his way into medicine - Jordon Marshall.

Making a Difference: Truman Scholar Annie Morrison.

Acoustic communication in tree frogs - Darah Oxford.

Sharyn Parks: The Evolution of a Scientist. (opens new window)

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