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Research

Research is for everyone (in ANY major)

Research is a creative, methodical way to ask questions and uncover new knowledge. As one of the nation’s leading research universities, the UW encourages undergraduates to do research in any major. Research gives you the real-life skills in critical thinking, data analysis and collaboration that employers look for on resumes — and maybe you’ll even contribute to a breakthrough.

Learn more about undergrad research

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Each year at the Undergraduate Research Symposium, more than 1,500 Huskies present their research to the public through presentations, art showcases and posters. This all-day event showcases the UW’s astounding variety of undergrad research opportunities — and the faculty mentorship that makes it possible.

Learn about the symposium

Watch some UW undergraduates describe their research projects.

Samir Faruq

Amanda Montoya: How can we make computer science more friendly to women?

Bryan Dosono: Exploring the digital divide in the Yakima Valley

Guillermo Romano: Tri-functional probes that profile Kinase conformations

Helen Olsen: Partners for health: Nonprofits respond to the recession

Merzami (Mimi) Cagaitan: Rethinking the lives of Filipina mail-order brides

Mike Fujimoto: Bringing two passions together

Nancy Thomas: Was water ever present on the surface of Mars?