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Research Exploration Academy

Welcome to the Research Exploration Learning Academy! Please take some time to explore the research opportunities at UB. One of the best assets a large research university like UB has to offer you is the ability to experience cutting-edge research. Keep in mind as you delve into UB’s assets, “research” isn’t exclusively the realm of “science.” Yes, physicists and biologists conduct research, but so do historians and scholars of English literature. The Research Academy experience will expose you to various ways research is conducted at UB, and will demystify the ubiquitous “they” that you read or hear about. You can dive into the Research Academy deeply, or just dip your toes in the water—look around and participate!

Definition of Undergraduate Research: “An inquiry or investigation conducted by an undergraduate student that makes an original, intellectual, or creative contribution to the discipline.” (Council on Undergraduate Research)

The Research Exploration Academy is an inclusive and diverse community of student and faculty scholars that fosters and rewards creativity and collaboration. Under the direction of Academic Director Dr. Tracy Gregg, Associate Professor, Department of Geology, you will:

  • Improve your critical and constructive thinking skills
  • Understand the ethics involved in conducting research
  • Identify UB departments and schools where active research is conducted
  • Participate in active research with a UB faculty/staff member or a closely linked laboratory or facility
  • Be able to utilize UB library resources to conduct research using available literature
  • Be able to utilize new advances in technology and the world wide web to effectively conduct research
  • Be able to critically evaluate popular literature as it reports on results of research

Seminar Courses

Two credit seminars will be offered during the fall and spring semesters. To enroll in a seminar please contact the Academies office.

Beginning Seminar: Explores the world of scholarly research and introduces students to UB’s research endeavors.

Advanced Seminar: Focuses on understanding discipline specific research and connect scholarly research to students’ academic majors.

Beginning Seminar Sample Syllabus

Research Academy Seminar (PDF)

Research Exploration Faculty & Staff