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Vandals in Focus 2018

For Vandals, learning isn’t limited to the classroom. In fact, two-thirds of our undergraduates engage in research, scholarly work or creative activities outside of their classes. In the 2018 Vandals in Focus magazine, undergraduate writers and photographers document the depth of research opportunities available to undergraduates at the University of Idaho.

Chuck Staben, President

“We ask our students to go beyond the simple acquisition of knowledge and to participate in groundbreaking work that drives innovation and discovery. With curiosity and confidence, our Vandals rise to the challenge.” — Chuck Staben, President of the University of Idaho

David Pfeiffer, Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research

“Not only do our faculty members strive to generate products that invigorate the region and the world, they also endeavor to share these creative and inventive investigations with undergraduates.” — David Pfeiffer, Director, Office of Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate Research by the Numbers

66

Percent of U of I undergraduates engage in research activities while earning their degree

196

Number of student grants awarded by the Office of Undergraduate Research since 2016

>175

Number of research-oriented courses offered at U of I

>135

Number of student presenters at the U of I Undergraduate Research Symposium each year

11

Number of Goldwater Scholars at U of I over the past 10 years

1

Number of institutions in Idaho with an Office of Undergraduate Research

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