Some of the state’s most remarkable students gathered March 10 for the ©2024 51¿´Æ¬’s annual Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol in Jefferson City.
In total, 59 students from the university’s four campuses discussed their work with senators, representatives and other visitors. Each student was selected in a competitive process and recommended by his or her campus, including 30 from the ; 10 from ; 16 from ; and three from . The students shared their research from a variety of disciplines including criminology, biology, education, engineering, and political science.
"Research has been fundamental to the University of Missouri since it became a land-grant university more than 150 years ago,” Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Research and Economic Development Hank Foley said. “Research exposes students to the wonders and possibilities of research and innovation, and helps develop them as future scientists and entrepreneurs whose discoveries could result in new businesses and jobs, and improve the quality of life for Missourians.”
With research core to its mission, the UM System accounts for 96.9 percent of all research conducted by public universities in Missouri.
“No other public higher education institution in the state provides undergraduate students with the breadth and depth of research opportunities as the UM System,” Vice President for University Relations Steve Knorr said. “Giving our students an opportunity to showcase their work at the state Capitol with their own hometown legislators spreads the value message for higher education on a greater level.”
The UM System is one of the nation’s largest public research and doctoral level institutions with more than 77,000 students on four campuses and an extension program with activities in every county of the state.
Reviewed 2017-06-08