Each year, OUR recognizes two faculty/staff members who have been nominated by their student mentee(s). We are proud to introduce Distinguished Mentor Awards Winners as Bob McMurray and Caroline Clay! Learn about their works and contributions here.

The OUR is proud to announce the 2024 Excellence in Research Award Winners! Read all about these 5 student's research endeavors and more.

"I enjoy diving into a primary source and constructing a fragment of their world. Between the crossed out words, affectionate closing phrases, and animals drawn in the margins, a close reading of primary sources reminds me of the common thread of humanity that links our experiences across time." Get to know Max Halbach and his contributions to research on campus.

"I enjoy the steady stream of learning and discovering in research, it gives me the opportunity to transcend beyond what I am taught in the classroom by applying what I know to discover the unknown." Get to know Jasmyn Hoeger and her contributions to research.

"I most enjoy the flexibility of research. You're able to problem solve and think on your feet, allowing you to learn a lot from experiments and take them in directions you hadn't previously considered." Get to know Sam Thompson her and research contributions to UIowa

"What I enjoy most about orthopedic research is the shared curiosity of specific topics within the field." Get to know Grayson Talaski and his contributions UIowa's research community

"I love how I get to experience a whole new level of problem solving. A lot of the time, there aren't any textbooks I can reference or tutorials I can follow so when faced with a difficult task, I have to rely on my own skillset and the help of my peers to navigate my way towards a solution." Get to know Sabrina Vlk and her contributions to UIowa's research community

Are you involved in a research or creative project with a faculty or staff member? Want to have it recognized on your transcript? Having your involvement on your transcript is valuable when you apply to graduate or professional school or hit the job market.

The OUR Travel Award offers UI undergraduate researchers the opportunity to present their research or exhibit their creative projects at conferences and conventions. This Fall 15 students received OUR Travel Awards for conferences, annual meetings, print fairs and piano conventions.

FURF 2023 had 120+ students presenting their research or creative projects. Check out some of the photos from the event. Another chance for students to present will be the 2024 Spring Undergraduate Research Festival which will take place on Wednesday, April 3rd. Applications will be accepted starting in January.