Regardless of where you are on your undergraduate research journey, NIU has resources to support you along the way.
Complete the Undergraduate Research Sandbox series in Blackboard at your own pace. This six-part module series prepares you to seek out research opportunities and engage effectively with a faculty mentor. Each module consists of a brief video, assessment of learning and supplemental resources.
Module topics include the following:
Download the Undergraduate Research Sandbox Series Badge in Blackboard for verification of completion.
Email ugresearch@niu.edu with questions.
Watch these videos to learn more about developing a research question, finding scholarly articles and critical reading strategies.
Hear NIU students talk about their research and view brief tutorial videos on writing an abstract, creating an effective academic poster and communicating your research.