Each summer, dozens of undergraduate researchers in STEM disciplines come to WSU Pullman to participate in projects with leading WSU faculty researchers. The students come from many colleges across the U.S.—some are even from WSU! For about 10 weeks, they work in labs, on field assignments, and with teammates on fascinating, important research with their […]

Students from more than 50 U.S. colleges, including WSU, will present their summer work with WSU faculty mentors at this annual public showcase. Discuss the student's results and methodology while looking over their research posters. The event is free and open to the public.

Students engaged in faculty-mentored undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activities are encouraged to apply for Undergraduate Research Awards to help support their efforts. Applications for awards for the following academic year typically open online around early November and close in mid-January.

Applications for student researchers to present at the March 25, 2024 Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA) will open around the week of Dec. 4, 2023. Watch for more information about the online application and details.

Visit the poster exhibits and presentations by undergraduates engaged in faculty-mentored research, scholarship, and creative activities at SURCA 2024!  Around 200 students will describe their work to investigate new, or confirm existing, facts in their discipline. SURCA presenters register for presentations in any of nine categories. While students present to judges who evaluate presentations according […]

Undergraduates who are or plan to be engaged in research, scholarship, and creative activities with a mentor are invited to consider applying now for a 2025-26 research fellowship award by the Jan. 31 deadline. Mentors can still submit endorsements through Friday, January 7, 2025. Students from all majors on all campuses with all levels of […]

Visit the poster exhibits and presentations by undergraduates engaged in faculty-mentored research, scholarship, and creative activities at SURCA 2025!  Around 200 students will describe their work to investigate new, or confirm existing, facts in their discipline. SURCA presenters register for presentations in any of nine categories. While students present to judges who evaluate presentations according […]

Undergraduates who are or plan to be engaged in research, scholarship, and creative activities with a mentor are invited to consider applying for a 2026-27 research fellowship award. Applications will open November 3 and close January 31. Mentors can submit endorsements through Friday, February 6, 2026. Students from all majors on all campuses with all […]