ASU undergraduate research and experiential learning projects
Engage in cutting-edge research projects at ASU while earning academic credit. ASU offers opportunities to work with faculty on research projects(opens in a new tab) across disciplines, providing you with hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of your field of study. Check with your academic advisor to understand how you can obtain credit and find even more research opportunities.
Explore research opportunities outside of the classroom by getting involved in faculty-led research projects at ASU. Check with individual departments or research centers within ASU for opportunities to volunteer or work on research projects that align with your interests in addition to searching here(opens in a new tab).
Expand your research experience by exploring opportunities to collaborate with other institutions or organizations outside of ASU. Many opportunities can be found using Handshake(opens in a new tab) or by going to that institution/organization's website directly. Check with your academic advisor to understand if you can obtain credit and find even more research opportunities.
Immerse yourself in hands-on learning with field experience opportunities. Through your academic program, you may have the opportunity to partake in a field experience where you get to go outside the classroom and work in an environment aligned with your interests - typically while getting academic credit!
The capstone project is a culminating experience that brings together knowledge and skills gained throughout your time at ASU. Students work on a project that addresses a real-world problem, challenge, or opportunity in their field of study. Capstone projects are typically completed during the final year of study and can be done individually or in a group. Check your major map to see if you have a capstone experience included.
A practicum is a hands-on learning experience that takes place in a professional setting. It provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world environment. ASU offers practicum opportunities in a variety of fields and majors. Check your major map to see if you have a practicum experience included.
Case Study
My experience learning about DNA Nanotechnology was outside of my undergraduate curriculum and opened up a sincere interest in molecular biology that continued past this project. Without the mentorship in doing this project, I would not be in a very technical and rewarding field that I’m in today in next-generation sequencing! I felt challenged, engaged, and had the opportunity to travel and explore more about science at the American Chemical Society’s conference in Miami, Florida. I really appreciated the extra attention from the faculty to complete a detailed project on something that truly sparked connections and interest to the skills I learned during my degree. It really helped my degree show me something tangible beyond scores.
Alberta Abram
Biology, Psychology
The American Gun Experience
Join the American Gun Experience for hands-on research evaluating the impact of firearms on U.S. society.
Children in the Law (CITL) Laboratory
Contribute to this interdisciplinary laboratory dedicated to investigating how children report maltreatment and how these reports are investigated and prosecuted. Participate in various nationally funded research projects aimed at advancing child safety initiatives.
Fulton Undergraduate Research Initiative (FURI)
Contribute to leading undergraduate research sponsored by the Fulton Schools of Engineering while developing relationships with Fulton faculty members, enhancing technical education through hands-on lab experience and engaging in independent and thesis-based research.