I'm not a scientist or an engineer...can I still get involved?

YES! Research is not only supercomputing and lots of test tubes. It takes on many forms depending on the major. Take a look at our various programs or call the URCS office for more information.

Undergraduate Research and Creative Studies (URCS) enables the partnership of a student and a professor in a creative, hands-on approach to learning. Our programs provide the student/faculty teams with the resources necessary to conduct research and in-depth projects in all fields.

URCS Office Contact Info:

URCS Director: Dr. Janet Stocks, jstocks@bw.edu
The URCS office is located in Bonds Hall, room #205

E-mail: URCS@bw.edu Phone: 440-826-3360

URCS News and Events

Announcing the new Baldwin-Wallace URCS Grant Program!

Are you currently working on a research or creative work project and NEED FUNDING ? You can apply for a grant for up to $500.00 sponsored by the URCS office! The grant will fund any materials or supplies related to your project .

Deadline for applications for Summer 2012 and Fall 2012 projects is March 23, 2012.

Already involved in a research project?

Consider applying to be a URCS ambassador!

2012 Summer Research opportunities beyond B-W campus have been updated.

Check out www.bw.edu/resources/dean/fscs/opps/ for 2012 Summer opportunities. Some programs have February deadlines so don't delay!

Student Testimonials about URCS Programs:

"I really thought the [URCS] experience was valuable, especially since I was able to present the paper at a professional conference, which was a new experience for me. When I applied to graduate schools, it was really something that stuck out to them." -Amanda Wyant

"When I started out the semester in [URCS], I wasn't sure what to expect because I had never conducted research before. Now that I've done it, I realize that it can be fun and interesting if you really like what you're researching." -Amanda Kuhn

"[URCS] made me confident that what I learned my four years at B-W will be useful to me after I graduate. I also learned how to collaborate with faculty and students, as we combined our ideas together. I learned to compromise on situations that I may have otherwise not have had to if I wasn't working in a group setting. I think it's important to learn how to work with a group and collaborate with faculty and [URCS] taught me how to do that in a positive way." -MacKenzie Rohrbacher

Faculty Testimonials about URCS Programs:

"With graduate school being extremely competitive, student involvement in research provides [students] with an important educational experience that can provide them with a stronger application for graduate school. Thank you for allowing me to continue to have the opportunity to be a part of the [URCS]. It is an outstanding program!" -Dr. Colleen Visconti