1. { Undergraduate Research at YC Paul Smolenyak and Ellen Savoini

2. { Student, Faculty, & College Benefits of Research

3. University of Washington  Undergraduate Research Program    2011 UW Symposium   Tulane University  Benefits to students    Mentoring   Chronicles of Higher Education (http://chronicle.com/article/What-Good-Is-Undergraduate/6927) need a subscription http://chronicle.com/article/What-Good-Is-Undergraduate/6927 Assoc. of American Colleges and Universities UGR as a High-Impact Student Experience   Examples

4. Increase career options Improved technical skills Provide knowledge application Develop problem solving abilities Develop a relationship with a mentor ‘Outside of classroom’ learning is an expectation for admission to some programs Student Benefits

5. Increased student retention Effective teaching strategy ‘Refresh’ teaching skills or style Maintain a ‘current resume’ increasing competitiveness Develop interest in specific subjects Grant opportunities Peer relationship development with other faculty Faculty Benefits

6. Funding from federal sources Funding from private sources Reputation for student preparedness College Benefits

7. { Subjects & Depth Types of Research

8. Student-driven ideas Faculty initiated projects Contribute to collective knowledge base New findings/discoveries/insights New patents ‘Cutting Edge’ (new)

9. Develop research skill sets that may not add to the ‘collective learning’ but will increase student learning New to the student

10. Teaching tool Problem Based Learning

11. Environmental testing Epidemiological surveys Marketing strategies Examples

12. { Student, Faculty, & College Support & Funding

13. Community College Undergraduate Research   Council on Undergraduate Research   Resources for Information

14. FederalStatePrivate Grants

15. Money donation for specific project development Provide space Provide equipment/resources Pay students Provide mentors Private Sources

16. { Current and Future Goals at YC

17. Poster presentation ….. Undergraduate Research Celebration Days   Science Day