Spotlight on Student Research Experience

For many students, an education at IARE is more than just a classroom experience. Hundreds of students are working with faculty on research projects, gaining lab or field experience, giving presentations, and authoring publications. These experiences provide vital additions to one’s resume and greatly increase acceptance rates into Jobs and post-graduate programs abroad.

Why Get Involved With Research?

Every student can conduct extracurricular research or other scholarly activity. Getting involved allows you to:

• Work with faculty and staff who are experts in your field of study
• Turn your classwork into hands-on learning experiences
• Build relationships with other students who share your interests
• Hone your creativity, problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities
• Earn credit outside of the classroom

What is Research Like?

Research and creative activities bring your studies to life. As an undergraduate researcher, you might:

• Work in a laboratory, studio or research center on campus
• Conduct fieldwork in the wilds of Idaho, the heart of a city or some location around the world
• Present your work at conferences
• Publish your work in academic journals