Undergraduate Research Program

Welcome to the home page of the Undergraduate Research Program (URP). This program was established to give motivated undergraduates a chance to participate in research and scholarly activity at Montana Tech to further their career and educational goals.

NOTICE: Cheryl duToit and the Undergraduate Research Program have moved to ELC 208.
Cheryl's new phone number is 496-4341.

For purposes of these awards, research and scholarly activity is broadly defined and may include investigations of a cultural or historical question, documentary or production arts, and laboratory or field research more typically associated with the science or engineering disciplines.  

Why become involved with this program?

Research projects can bring reality and excitement to the learning process.  The following benefits are associated with completing an undergraduate research project at Montana Tech:

1. Hands-on research experience;

2. Valuable skills that will impress readers of employment resumes and graduate school applications, aid in developing a project for additional academic credit, and perhaps result in a published paper;

3. The program provides a $1,000 stipend, payable in two $500 increments; and

4. The program also may provide additional travel awards to present your research at various conferences including the National Undergraduate Research Conference, Sigma Xi Annual Conference, and the Montana Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting.

The URP requires the student to submit a proposal describing their research project.  These proposals are typically due in March and September of each year.  Complete eligibility, application and deadline information can be found at the "Guidelines and Application Forms" link below, or contact Cheryl duToit at 406-496-4341, ELC 208, for additional information.

By using the following links, you will be able to access a variety of information related to the Undergraduate Research Program at Montana Tech.

Program Links

• Guidelines & Application Forms
• Current and Past Projects
  • 2007-08 Projects
  • 2006-07 Projects
  • 2005-06 Projects
  • 2004-05 Projects
  • 2003-04 Projects

• Graduating Seniors Fall Seminars
• Campus Research Fair and Schedule
• Special Seminar Schedule -- April 29, 2008 --12:30 PM
• Upcoming National Conferences
• News and Events

Acknowledgement:The Montana Tech Undergraduate Research Program is funded by grants from the Montana National Science Foundation (NSF) EPSCoR program, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the Montana Tech Research Office.  Montana NSF EPSCoR is supported by the National Science Foundation Grant Award #EPS-0701906.

It is administered by the Undergraduate Research Committee consisting of Marisa Pedulla, Chip Todd, Roger Oldenkamp, Mary MacLaughlin, John Morrison, and Courtney Young (Chair).

Research Office, Museum Bldg. 211
406-496-4102
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