High-Impact Practices
Undergraduate Research
Many colleges and universities are now providing research experiences for students in all disciplines. Undergraduate research, however, has been most prominently used in science disciplines. With strong support from the National Science Foundation and the research community, scientists are reshaping their courses to connect key concepts and questions with students’ early and active involvement in systematic investigation and research. The goal is to involve students with actively contested questions, empirical observation, cutting-edge technologies, and the sense of excitement that comes from working to answer important questions. Undergraduate research fosters an environment where community partners, the administration, staff, faculty and most importantly students create a high-impact academic experience.
*Modified from AACU High-Impact Educational Practices handout & Kuh (2008) High-impact educational practices
High-Impact Practices In Action
Short Takes: Could Microbubbles Save Your Life?
Find out how U of A senior Kristin Kovach’s research could lead to a breakthrough in how doctors treat blood clots in this Arkansas Short Takes video.
Short Takes: Mind Over Matter
Driven 18-year old prepares for doctoral fellowship after finishing triple major in physics, math, and economics. See Raymond Walter’s amazing story in this Arkansas Short Takes video.
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