Honors students gain access to research opportunities as early as their first year through the First-Year Mentor Program. Undergraduate students play a significant role in Iowa State’s research mission. They work alongside top-notch faculty and staff who are exploring innovative ideas and finding solutions to real problems. They are part of the team, gaining firsthand experience with equipment and laboratory procedures. Often, they connect with other students with adventurous minds and become part of a student-led project. As part of their graduation requirements, members of the University Honors Program complete an independent research or creative project and participate in the honors poster presentation by their senior year.
Participating in a research activity complements your coursework and adds another dimension to your Iowa State experience. These opportunities are as rich as your imagination and found across the university, in laboratories and libraries, in the field or at a computer, and in disciplines representing the breadth of Iowa State's mission.
Getting involved in research offers you a valuable opportunity to gain skills, learn more about a field of study, and make a difference in the world.
