Student Research Opportunities

at Truman State University

Truman provides many different venues for both undergraduate and graduate students to participate in original research, whether classroom based or faculty-directed research projects. There are also several summer research programs dedicated to fostering student research such as the McNair Program and STEP.  In addition, a student who is research-oriented or who plans to seek advanced training in his or her field may develop a research program which culminates in a research project with professors such as a capstone project. Truman students have published their research findings in national journals, presented at professional conferences, and participated in Truman's annual Student Research Conference.  An article about student research in the Truman Review (1998) can be found at: Undergraduate Research at Truman.

See photos from the 2008 Truman Student Research Conference

Research Programs and Opportunities for Student Presentations
Truman Student Research Conference (lectures, performances, and poster sessions)
STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
NCUR (National Conferences on Undergraduate Research)
Philosophy and Religion Conference for Undergraduates
McNair Program


Department and School Research
Agricultural Science
Biology
Chemistry
Communication Disorders
Health and Exercise Sciences
Mathematics and Computer Science
Music
Physics


Resources and Links
Undergraduate Research/Scholarship Grants Guidelines
Example of a Successful Undergraduate Research Grant Proposal
Example of an Undergraduate Research Final Grant Report
Incorporating the SRC into classes: Sample Assignments for Faculty
Professional Development Travel Grants for Graduate Students
Journals for Undergraduate Research Publication
Truman Faculty Forum Research Presentations
Nursing Honor Society Research Grants
Use EndNote to Create Bibliographies


"What I like most about Truman is the undergraduate research. I have developed a close relationship with a faculty mentor and have learned research techniques and how to operate equipment that at larger schools is solely reserved for professors." 
-Angie Ingraham; Aurora, IL