Office of Undergraduate Research | Washington University in St. Louis

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Interested in learning more about undergraduate research?
Stop by one of our upcoming events:

Undergraduate Research Symposium
Nov. 2, Noon - 3 p.m. // Simon Hall and Olin Library

Mentor Connections
Nov. 11, 4:30 - 6 p.m. // Risa Commons

News & Events

October 4, 2019

WashU MARS to host practice poster session for student researchers

The Minority Association of Rising Scientists (MARS) will host an informal practice poster session for students to get feedback on posters on Thursday, October 24.

August 28, 2019

Fall 2019 Undergraduate Research Symposium

Saturday, November 2, noon to 3 p.m.

Present your research at our upcoming Fall 2019 Undergraduate Research Symposium Saturday, Nov. 2, noon to 3 p.m. We encourage students in all academic departments, programs, and schools to present their original research. The event includes a keynote address, selected student talks, and a poster session.

August 1, 2019

MidStates Consortium for Math & Science Undergrad Research Symposia

Nov. 1-2 at WashU and Nov. 15-16 at UChicago

Register for one of the upcoming 2019 MidStates Consortium for Math & Science Undergrad Research Symposia, including the Biological Sciences and Psychology Symposium Nov. 1-2 at WashU or the Physical Sciences, Math and Computer Science Symposium Nov. 15-16 at University of Chicago.

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Making an Appointment

Have questions about undergraduate research?

To meet with Dean Kiefer, come by her walk-in hours on Friday afternoons from 2:30-5 p.m.

For appointments with Dean Human, visit her Advising Calendar.

Remember to check in at the Arts & Sciences College Office on the first floor of Cupples II, Room 104.

Need help printing a research poster?

The OUR can print your student research poster. To learn more and make an appointment, visit the OUR Printing Services page.

Opportunities

October 8, 2019

Research Opportunity for Undergrads Interested in Psychology and Neuroscience

WashU's Laboratory for Child Brain Development is interested in recruiting undergraduate research assistants. RAs will engage in any of the following activities based on personal interests as well as the overall needs of the laboratory: behavioral coding of recorded interactions, questionnaire data entry, MRI data preprocessing, and recruitment.

September 5, 2019

Present your Research at the 2019 Sigma Xi Student Research Conference

November 15-16, 2019, in Madison, Wisconsin

Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society, invites students to present research posters, grow their professional network, and learn skills to prepare for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math at their annual

July 31, 2019

Academic ACLU-MO Internship at WashU Library for Fall 2019

Do you want to do one-of-a-kind primary research for the greater good? Are you intrigued by historical work that can explain today’s current trends? If so, internship applications are currently being accepted to work with the ACLU of Missouri’s archival collections at WashU Libraries.

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Interested in learning more about undergraduate research? Stop by one of our upcoming events:

Undergraduate Research Symposium Nov. 2, Noon - 3 p.m. // Simon Hall and Olin Library