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AURCA Students

Thank you for your interest in joining the AURCA program as a student research assistant! AURCA was established within the College of Arts and Sciences to expand access to valuable research and creative opportunities to work-study eligible undergraduates. AURCA provides students the opportunity to expand the learning experience beyond the classroom through mentored research with CAS faculty from a variety of disciplines. 


Overview

AURCA connects eligible undergraduates to paid research opportunities with outstanding CAS faculty. AURCA research assistants receive enthusiastic mentorship as they expand research progress and cultivate new knowledge for our changing world. AURCA is a space for ALL students to explore their curiosity and develop essential skills that will support academic and professional success. Entering our fourth year, the CAS AURCA program will support a cohort of up to 40 OSU student researchers during the 2024-2025 academic year.

 

 

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Sample Projects

The AURCA program is committed to supporting curious students from all disciplines and backgrounds. We aim to offer a variety of projects from across CAS disciplines. AURCA students will receive access to the project list after attending a mandatory orientation session in early September. We encourage students to explore broadly and be open to all projects that spark their curiosity. Students often place strong emphasis on the skills to be gained and the work environment when selecting projects. Below are broad topic areas of some recent AURCA projects, though many projects could be considered interdisciplinary. Within these areas, we share some sample project descriptions and student responsibilities. 

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