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ASU undergraduate research opportunities

Experiences

Engage in research projects at ASU through for-credit, paid or volunteer opportunities. ASU offers opportunities to work with faculty, graduate students and other undergraduates on research projects across disciplines, providing hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of your field of study. You can also check with individual departments or research centers for opportunities aligned with your interests. Talk with your academic advisor to determine whether an experience can count toward your degree.

Expand your research experience by exploring opportunities to collaborate with other institutions or organizations outside of ASU. Many opportunities can be found using ASU CareerLink 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.

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.

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Your experiences help you create your own unique story and is what makes you stand out for future jobs! Make sure to utilize all of your tools when trying to figure out or prepare for your next steps.

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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