Why should I research?
Join the Crowd!
The University of Minnesota is one of the world’s great research universities. On our campuses, at our field stations and in our communities, literally tens of thousands of students, faculty and staff create new knowledge and develop new examples of human expression each and every day. We share the enterprise of research and creative activity with other universities, institutes, laboratories, companies and individuals around the entire world. We contribute irrevocably to human culture—the store of human knowledge and expression. You are an important member of our community. Join now in one of our most important activities.
By doing research and creative activity, you will
• Challenge yourself to achieve high goals.
• Learn more about yourself, your likes and dislikes.
• Meet other students who share your passion to discover and express.
• Develop a mentored relationship with one or more of the University’s nearly 3,000 faculty members, who bring expertise in a wide range of fields to our campuses from diverse communities.
• Sharpen your career planning.
• Strengthen your record of professional achievement in support of applications to graduate and professional schools.
• Facilitate a “capstone project” or “honors thesis” to top off your undergraduate career.
• Personally contribute to the collective knowledge and culture of all of the peoples of the Earth.