Undergraduate Research

Get Involved With a Learning Community

The College of Applied Arts prioritizes students' ability to engage with hands-on learning and research. Through the College, the Department of Agricultural Sciences offers several Learning Communities, opportunities for students to work directly with faculty on developing and conducting their own research projects.

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Two students examining hydroponic plants in greenhouse — Apply to Get Your Own Funding
Undergraduate Research Fellowships support undergraduate research and creative projects. Every semester the committee awards between 5 and 10 competitive scholarships of $1000 each.

More About Undergraduate Research Funding at Texas State

More about the Texas State Undergraduate Research Journal (TXSTUR)

If you're interested in conducting your own research, see our faculty members' research interests and get in touch about undergraduate research opportunities.

WHY CONDUCT YOUR OWN RESEARCH?

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

^{- Build your resume, set yourself apart}
^{- Work with faculty, strengthen relationships}
^{- Learn more about your subject}
^{- Strengthen written and oral communication, technical skills, and critical thinking}
^{- Grow in confidence and capability}

Student taking readings from a piece of fruit in a lab — Publish Your Research
You can publish your research project on campus, through the peer-reviewed Texas State Undergraduate Research Journal, or work with your faculty advisor to publish elsewhere!

Students stand proudly in front of a poster — Present Your Research
Network with other students and scholars, and get feedback and ideas from others on your work! Find out more about the Undergraduate Research Conference, or present off-campus.

Animal Science student gathers data on fecal cultures

Undergraduate Research

Get Involved With a Learning Community

Apply to Get Your Own Funding

WHY CONDUCT YOUR OWN RESEARCH?

Publish Your Research

Present Your Research