An NIU education is far more than books, lectures and tests. Students have the opportunity to develop their research skills through the university's unique undergraduate research programs.
The Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP) is a vehicle that allows undergraduates in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences to obtain funding for research and work alongside faculty mentors
The Undergraduate Special Opportunities in Artistry and Research (USOAR) program funds student-generated research projects, whether the study is conducted on campus, somewhere else in the United States or overseas.
Here's a few examples:
Students traveled with NIU archaeologist Michael Kolb to explore the ancient Greek and Roman ruins of Sicily in search of the lost city of Alicia.
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Ryan Cumpston, a senior geology major, traveled to a mountainous region near the North Pole, and spent his days in a skiff at the edge of a massive glacier.
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Students in our College of Business Experiential Learning Center tackle real-world business issues for participating organizations.
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NIU technical theater students travel the world with their instructor to bring stage
productions to life.
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As part of a unique summer course, six students spent a summer in Hollywood working on a major motion picture.
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NIU nursing students assist in the treatment of patients at the NIU Tri-County Community Health Center.
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