Office of Undergraduate Research
In the News
Making a Difference: Chemistry Professor Leads Water Quality Project in Uganda
// January 1, 2020
When there is a problem, the logical way to solve it is to first recognize it and then respond, accordingly. Sounds simple, right?…
Innovation and Sustainability Highlight Engineering Expo
// December 12, 2019
In rural Uganda, water quality is extremely poor, making intestinal diseases the sixth-leading cause of death there. But students in the Sh…
Office Hours: Jena Hales, PhD, Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences
// October 1, 2019
Jena Hales, PhD, assistant professor of psychological sciences, values the student interaction and mentorship opportunities USD offers. With…
Upcoming Events
- Apr7
- Apr21
2020 Creative Collaborations Undergraduate Research Conference
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 // 12 p.m. - Apr30
Getting the Most Out of Your Summer Research Experience
Thursday, April 30, 2020 // 12:30 p.m.Maher Hall, Room 205
Highlights
Two USD students conduct research at MIT this summer
Chemistry student Estefania Martinez Valdivia conducts research in the Kiessling Chemical Biology laboratory and Math major Timothy Holdsworth conducts research at the MIT Media Lab.
USD student is recognized at international workshop
Architecture student Daniel Rodriguez wins 3rd place at Busan International Architectural Design Workshop in South Korea.
Harvard Bound
Bruce’s prestigious Keck Undergraduate Research Fellowship, among other things, prepared him for graduate school
Lowrider Research
Pulido involved students in community-based research for his documentary film about lowrider car culture in San Diego
Mastering Actin Networks
Savanna and Jonathon’s research could be beneficial for military, commercial and medical applications.
Double Winner
Faye Mankowske shares how faculty mentorship shaped her undergraduate experience.
Mentoring A Priority
USD Chemistry Professor to be honored nationally for promoting Undergraduate Research.
Curiosity and Work Ethic
Nick Day's undergraduate research journey began in high school and continued throughout his time at USD.
Architecture Research
Ryan Barney's interest was sparked in an introductory architecture class at USD
Pulitzer-Scholar
McNair Scholar and Pulitzer Fellowship recipient Paul Short presents his reseaech entitled Istanbul: Housing the Displaced at the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting.
OURMA 2014
Meet the 2014/2015 Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award (OURMA) recipients Drs. Lauren Benz and Frank Jacobitz.
2015 NSF GRFP Recipient
University of San Diego senior biochemistry major Elizabeth (Bette) Webster has been awarded a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship to support three years of graduate studies.
Undergraduate Selected to Present at NCUR
Environmental and Ocean Sciences graduate Tyler Barnes is selected to present coral reef research at NCUR 2015
CBRDG 2015/2016
Congratulations to CBRDG recipients Dr. Perla Myers and Dr. Lisa Nunn and their community partners.