Thank you to all the generous donors to our UC Davis February 2025 CROWDFUND Campaign!
We continue to accept donations to support learning, discovery and engagement – the Undergraduate Research Center brings our undergraduates together with our top-notch faculty to apply classroom teachings to real-life situations.
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The URC encourages and facilitates research opportunities for UC Davis undergraduates across all majors and class levels. We offer advising, awards, activities, programs, funding and resources to support students throughout their educational journey. From conducting scientific lab experiments to performing scholarly analysis of literature, the URC promotes research as a high-impact student experience, enhancing career readiness and educational success.
Contributions to the URC directly support undergraduates by facilitating:
1. Career exploration and professional development
2. Acquisition of transferable skills such as critical thinking, analytical reasoning, creative problem solving, leadership, and teamwork as well as technical skills and knowledge of research methods.
3. Practical application of theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges
4. Building professional networks and fostering community connections in specialized fields.
5. Development of confidence as researchers and scholars.
6. Development of written and oral communications and mastery of public advocacy for research through presentations, discussions and publications.
7. Enhanced resumes and career readiness.
8. Preparation for graduate school, professional schools and careers
8. Contributions to knowledge creation with real-world impact.
Your contribution of any amount is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support!