As a national research university, UAH offers undergraduates the opportunity to take part in research throughout their academic career. Hands-on research and creative projects are integral to preparing you for a professional career, no matter what field you’ve chosen.
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Why Research Is So Valuable
Research, creative projects, internships, and service learning are some of the opportunities that will help prepare you for the complex society in which we live and work.
Undergraduate research opportunities at UAH allow you to:
- Develop skills in problem solving, analysis, and communication
- Step out of the classroom and into an exciting, hands-on learning environment
- Collect data and solve problems with real-world implications
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Work closely with faculty, researchers or graduate students
- Find your passion and chart your career path
- Build a resume or portfolio that can help you stand out in the job market after graduation
Learn more about undergraduate research at UAH
Where to Start
Become a student researcher at UAH and help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our world today!
Get Started in Research at UAH
Take your first step to becoming an undergraduate researcher at UAH!
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Perpetua
Perpetua showcases quality undergraduate student research, scholarly exploration, and creative work in all disciplines. If you're interested in undergraduate research, this is a great way to see the cool things UAH students are working on!
Contact Us
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Dave Cook
Director of Undergraduate Research
145 Shelby Center for Science and Technology/113B Frank Franz Hall
256.824.5705
david.cook@uah.edu