Undergraduate research at Minnesota State University, Mankato is organized through the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and supported by the Undergraduate Research Conference. Research is an excellent way for students to become involved in an investigative or creative process and provides the opportunity for students to add to the growing body of information in a variety of fields. Through the Undergraduate Research Conference (URC), students and faculty join together to collaborate on ideas in their fields of interest. During the Undergraduate Research Conference, students present their research utilizing a variety of formats, including poster sessions, presentation software, oral presentations, exhibitions, performances, and other creative forms.
The 2008 URC: