According to the Council on Undergraduate Research, undergraduate research is a mentored investigation or creative inquiry conducted by undergraduates that seeks to make a scholarly or artistic contribution to knowledge.
Fort Lewis College is proud of its student-centered undergraduate research across campus—from art studios to labs, the library, the theatre, and our incredible outdoor learning spaces!
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Learn how to become an undergraduate researcher with this handy checklist.
Explore opportunities that are available both on and off campus.
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FLC offers student grants for research and travel to present at conferences.
The Fort Lewis College Art & Design Department hosted its annual SURGE Exhibition, featuring capstone projects from senior Art and Communication Design majors. Curated and designed by the students, the exhibition highlights their creativity and personal expression while offering a platform to share their work with the FLC and Durango communities.
A group of senior exercise physiology students at Fort Lewis College is conducting a hands-on research study examining the effects of beetroot supplementation on cycling performance, leveraging Durango's elite cycling community and cutting-edge sensor technology to analyze muscle oxygenation and endurance.
Carolyn Cummins, Ph.D., a Bayfield High School grad with a deep passion for water education, research and community engagement, has been selected as the new director of the Four Corners Water Center, effective August 1.
Phone: 970-247-7327Email: smith_christine@fortlewis.edu