Center of Excellence for Faculty and Undergraduate Student Research Collaboration

The Center of Excellence for Faculty and Undergraduate Student Research Collaboration was established at UW-Eau Claire in 1988 by action of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. This Center was built on a quarter-century tradition of engaging students in collaborative research with faculty scholars and incorporating research into the undergraduate experience. The goals of the Center include:

• Enhancing the quality of undergraduate education by providing students with an opportunity to participate with faculty in research projects
• Keeping the undergraduate curriculum vital and updated by incorporating the results of current research into the curriculum
• Facilitating collaborative research among faculty and students representing diverse undergraduate programs in order to identify and address problems requiring multidisciplinary solutions
• Encouraging undergraduate students by way of their successful research to consider advanced studies in their disciplines

The Center provides students with an opportunity for "hands on" experience in research, presentation of results at the annual UW-Eau Claire Student Research Day, and encouragement and support to present findings at meetings of professional organizations.

The Center of Excellence for Faculty and Undergraduate Student Research Collaboration operates five programs that provide grant support opportunities for faculty and students engaged in collaborative research. These programs include:

• Faculty/Student Research Collaboration Grants
• Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates
• Student Travel for the Presentation of Research Results
• Kell Container Corporation Scholarship for Faculty/Student Collaborative Research
• Diversity Mentoring Program

In addition an Annual UWEC Student Research Day is held during the Spring Semester to disseminate the results of faculty/student research collaborations.