RESEARCH As an undergraduate student, you can take advantage of the opportunity to conduct research, participate in a creative or service-learning project, or showcase your work through symposia and publications. Florida State University’s Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement (CRE) encourages students to engage in research, innovation, and scholarship through a variety of programs. You can learn more about the CRE by visiting cre.fsu.edu.
• The Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) offers an engaging opportunity for first-year, second-year, and transfer students to partner with FSU’s excellent faculty, post-docs, graduate students, and community partners as research assistants.
• The Global Scholars program helps students secure summer internships at non-profit organizations in developing countries around the world.
As a graduate student, you can be actively involved in research under the direction of one of our distinguished faculty or through jobs and internships. Learn more at gradschool.fsu.edu/ academics-research.
GET INVOLVED Participation in a recognized student organization is a great way to build your résumé, enhance your leadership skills, and engage in experiential learning while fulfilling organizational goals. With more than 750 recognized student organizations, FSU provides you with a variety of ways to get involved on campus. FSU’s Office of Student Organizations & Involvement is committed to providing programs, services, and resources to all students and their organizations. Visit union.fsu.edu/ sac/involvement for more information. You can also explore memberships in groups related to: • • • • • •
• IDEA Grants (summer research awards) provide funding for students to conduct independent research and creative projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
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Academic/honorary Community service Campus departments Campus departmental affiliate Graduate-level organizations Greek-letter organizations Health/wellness Multicultural Performance
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Political Professional Recreational/sport Religious/spiritual Student Government Association affiliate Social interest Special interest Sports clubs Student academic program
DID YOU KNOW? 70% of CEOs held office in at least one club or organization through college. • FSU’s chapter of FGLSAMP (Florida Georgia Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation) facilitates the entry of FGLSAMP science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) majors into graduate programs while increasing the participation of minority graduates in STEM disciplines. • The Tech Fellows program supports the diversification of the tech and start-up industry by embedding CARE students in start-up incubators around Florida. •
Undergraduate research for credit, identified as Directed Independent Study (DIS) opportunities, are available in many departments. If such opportunities exist in your department, your academic advisor or Career Liaison will be able to direct you to the list of research labs and application instructions.
The FSU Career Center • career.fsu.edu
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