Each spring UW-Eau Claire students display their faculty-mentored student research, scholarly and creative projects at the university's annual Student Research Day. Students also present their research at regional and national conferences, including the National Conference on Undergraduate Research. and the UW System's annual Posters in the Rotunda event at the state capitol in Madison. Read about some successful faculty/student collaborative research projects and publications: anthropology biochemistry/molecular biology biology communication and journalism geography geology information systems management and marketing/health care administration/economics linguistics marketing mathematics political science psychology Also read about research opportunities for first- and second-year students through UW-Eau Claire's Blugold Fellowship program.

UW-Eau Claire undergraduate students have the unusual opportunity to work collaboratively with faculty on original research ranging from sciences to business to creative projects in the arts. Each year more than 800 students strengthen their liberal arts education by taking part in challenging research with faculty who provide guidance, direction and support.

Designated as the UW System Center of Excellence for Faculty and Undergraduate Student Research Collaboration, UW-Eau Claire sends approximately 150 students each year to professional conferences to present their research. In addition, many student researchers get the chance to publish in journals, meet experts and pursue their research through internships and off-campus study.

It’s these kinds of hands-on learning experiences that help students develop intensive knowledge on a particular issue in their field and give them a competitive edge upon graduation.