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TU Research Enhancement Program
The TU Research Enhancement Program (TU REP) offers undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in authentic research starting early in their academic career and continuing throughout their time at Towson University.
TU REP introduces students to a variety of scientific disciplines early in their academic career through authentic research projects in multiple courses. Through the program they will gain valuable experience conducting laboratory or field research work and engage in the scientific process. Students use these skills when applying for internships, research opportunities, STEM careers and graduate school.
Benefits of Participation
- Preferential enrollment in course-based research laboratory classes (CUREs)
- Guidance and support from TU REP faculty and senior TU REP students
- Get paid to mentor students in CURE classes as a teaching assistant
- Preferential consideration for conducting independent research with faculty in the department
- Receive financial support to attend and present at local, regional and national conferences
The Curriculum
- Introduction to Research Methods (IRM)
- Minimum of one CURE
- Present course research at a conference**
*Students will have the opportunity to give presentations in their formal courses and will also have the option of presenting results in several venues: the Department of Biological Sciences undergraduate research conference in December and/or a university-wide student EXPO in the spring. There is also the opportunity to present at regional and national conferences with travel expenses paid.
Connect with Us
Visit Us
Towson University
Science Complex Room 5101 L
8000 York Rd
Towson, MD 21252
Call Us
410-704-2504
Email Us
turep@towson.edu
