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  • Undergraduate students prepare to present at the 3-Minute Thesis Competition

    Benjamin Roebke | September 15, 2026
    Applications are now open for the 2026 3-Minute Thesis Competition, which gives undergraduate student researchers the opportunity to present their findings on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The 3-Minute Thesis Competition challenges students to explain their research to a general audience in just three minutes using a single slide. “While conducting research, it is important to pay attention to every...
    3 Minute Thesis Competition 2022

  • 2026-2027 Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program Cohort Named

    September 8, 2026
    Congratulations to the 2026–2027 URAP Cohort! The Office of Academic Enrichment’s Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry is proud to announce the selection of 16 outstanding students for the 2026–2027 Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program ( URAP). URAP is a competitive funding and professional development opportunity designed to support students from all majors and research areas who...
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  • Grace Davis Explores Earth's Polar Past

    Ty Wright | September 1, 2026
    From the ancient glacial deposits of Ohio to the Arctic landscapes of Alaska, Grace Davis is exploring how microscopic organisms can reveal big stories about Earth’s history. Through Ohio State’s Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP) and under the mentorship of Dr. Alex Michaud , the microbiology student has studied microbial communities in some of Earth’s most extreme environments...
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  • Cyprian Okoroafor Tracks Disease Through Mosquitoes

    Ty Wright | August 24, 2026
    For Cyprian Okoroafor, research is an opportunity to contribute to a larger goal while developing the skills needed to answer important public health questions. A senior majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okoroafor is participating in Ohio State’s Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP) under the mentorship of Dr. Megan Meuti . By studying the feeding patterns of mosquitoes in Ohio...
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  • Mapping the Stars: Adam Ballas Prepares for a New Era of Space Exploration

    Ty Wright | August 17, 2026
    Before astronomers can unlock new discoveries about the center of the Milky Way, they first need to know which stars to study. That's where Adam Ballas comes in. A senior majoring in Physics and Astrophysics, Ballas is conducting research through Ohio State's Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP) under the mentorship of Dr. Marc Pinsonneault . His project focuses on identifying red...
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