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Research Experience for Undergraduates are structured research programs designed to provide undergraduate students with hands-on experience in scientific or academic research. These programs aim to enrich the educational experience for undergraduate students by fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills in a real-world research setting. REUs offer students the opportunity to work closely with faculty members or researchers on a specific project, often during the semester months.

Eligibility

Undergraduate students must meet to be eligible for a REU site. 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ manages two REU sites: and Mechanisms of Evolution. All undergraduate students working on a REU program with 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ faculty are eligible to participate in the Showcase.

Program Participation

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ undergraduate students are encouraged to consider REU sites throughout the country and peruse the 2025 REU Sites database.