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College of Health's Office of Research
Our college and the university offer multiple paths and resources that allow you to explore and be exposed to faculty mentored research and to actively engage in research in both social science and bench science settings.
In general, research is about
Participating in research allows you to apply your coursework, build confidence and develop problem-solving skills, establish mentoring relationships with faculty, and build/strengthen skills that allow you to become more competitive in both the job market and for graduate school admissions.
Engage in research activities that align with your discipline in public health and the human sciences through the Faculty-Mentored Research Opportunity HHS 003.
This non-credit undergraduate research course allows you to participate in a faculty research project and/or design your own research project in consultation with a faculty mentor.
You will gain research experience and acquire skills, techniques and knowledge relevant to your field of study.
If you spend a minimum of 30 hours in activities related to the planning and execution of a research project, you will receive recognition through a transcript-visible notation.
Because it is non-credit, this new course offers you a method to engage in innovative experiences without accruing tuition charges.
Contact Susan Emerson, MPA, Research Program Coordinator, College of Health.
Curious about research and what that means? Interested in discovering new knowledge about an area that interests you? Want to make valuable connections with faculty, build your skills, refine your career interests, and be paid for your work?
The COH Healthy Discoveries program provides the support you need to conduct research projects early in your college career.
This program is made possible with the generous support of the Patricia Valian Reser Fund for Experiential Learning.
Details for 2024 are still being finalized. Until then, check out what each of the 2023 Healthy Discoveries cohort did for their projects to learn more.
The following links provide details about undergraduate research programs, funding, information and resources available within the college and university.
The LIFE Scholars summer research program provides an opportunity for you to work with a Center for Healthy Aging Research faculty member to develop research skills and an understanding of opportunities in science and research.
The Office Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and the Arts (URSA) facilitates undergraduate engagement in scholarly and creative independent projects mentored by faculty in all disciplines at Oregon State University. This office offers informational workshops on how to get engaged in research, drop in advising hours were you can get 1:1 help on how to get involved in research at OSU and the College of Health, and undergraduate poster sessions twice a year in the spring and summer.
The URSA Engage Program is designed to establish mentoring relationships for undergraduates early in their academic programs at Oregon State University. In the past, a large number of College of Health faculty and students have participated in this program. Students who are selected will receive an award of $750 and their faculty mentors will receive $250 for project-related costs. Faculty submit projects in mid-October and student applications are due early December.
The Valley Library Undergraduate Research Awards recognizes and rewards OSU undergraduate students who, through the comprehensive use of the OSU Libraries, demonstrate outstanding research, scholarship, and originality in writing a paper or completing a project. The Library Undergraduate Research Award is on hiatus for the 2020-2021 Academic Year.
At the Undergrad Research & Writing Studio research and writing consultants are available throughout your process. No appointment needed, just drop in and start working
Susan Emerson, MPA
Research Program Coordinator
College of Health