Research@KU

KU Undergraduates Receive Certification for Research Experience

Ninety undergraduates from more than 20 departments received certification of their research experiences through the Research Experience Program (REP).

The REP is comprised of two components. The coursework requirement can be fulfilled by completing coursework alone (Option A) or with the addition of a faculty-led research project (Option B). The second component is the product requirement, in which the student must produce a product, such as a thesis, paper, poster presentation, or recital, based on this scholarly activity/research.

"Many undergraduates come to KU with an interest in doing research," says James Roberts, Vice Provost for Research. "KU offers the REP to recognize this interest and to encourage other students into undergraduate research. These 90 students represent some of the best and brightest undergraduates at KU."

Each department can customize the REP to their own disciplinary needs. John Augusto, Research Training Coordinator, works with departments to ensure appropriate REP courses are identified. "We met this year's goal of 90 students," says Augusto. "We look forward to broadening the program to 150 students in 2006-2007."

Each student who completes the REP receives a notation on his/her academic transcript. Contact John Augusto at jaugusto@ku.edu, 785-864-7351, for more information.