Undergraduate research opportunities are not effectively communicated to intended stakeholders.
With a lack of Science and Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) professionals progressing into Graduate programs, there is a need to increase undergraduate participation in research opportunities. Prospective undergraduate researchers remain unaware of research opportunities due to a deficiency of resources and information, thereby contributing to the lack of participation in undergraduate research. Without an existing user friendly environment to present research opportunities as well as identify qualified participants, undergraduate students will not become aware of the opportunities that exist.
Create a communication system to provide information to all stakeholders involved in undergraduate research. This solution would streamline student access to opportunities available within their degree area.
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Department Centric | |||||
Research Proposal Submission | |||||
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Customizable Profiles | |||||
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Automatic Notifications | Time-line Management |