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CURS Mission Statement
The Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship(CURS) was established in 2004 to increase the visibility, prestige,
and material support for participation in undergraduate research and creative activities, both for students and faculty.
The mission of the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship is to enhance undergraduate education through the intellectual
stimulation of active student participation in meaningful research and creative activities in all fields of study. Through
experiencing the processes of scholarly discovery and dissemination of their results, students become fully engaged members
of our learning community.
The Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship brings together students, faculty, administrators, alumni, and members
of the greater BG community to foster the research culture as an integral component of the learning through inquiry process
for all undergraduates at BGSU.
What is Research?
Research takes different forms in different disciplines; however, in all disciplines, research involves creative activities
and meaningful research produces results that are worthy of communication to others. Undergraduate research involves the close
collaboration between a student and a faculty mentor as well as other members of their research group.
Why we Value Undergraduate Research at BGSU
Providing meaningful research opportunities for undergraduates helps to recruit highly motivated students seeking to expand
the boundaries of human knowledge and creativity.
- Early engagement in research activities can increase student retention.
- Working intimately with faculty mentors builds a lifelong tie to the BGSU learning community.
- Engaging undergraduate students in scholarly research brings context and meaning to their academic program and enhances their
academic performance.
Involvement in research activities:
- Helps students develop written and verbal communications skills critical for life-long success.
- Builds a sense of collaboration and teamwork.
- Better prepares students for graduate/professional schools.
- Allows students to learn about their strengths and interests which helps to guide them in their career choices.
- Instills a passion for life-long learning and inquiry, and a deeper sense of what it takes to create.
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