UndergraduateResearch
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AT RICE ENGINEERING, OWLS DO RESEARCH
Undergraduate Research
With broad options for research alongside some of the world’s most outstanding faculty, 60% of Rice Engineering undergrads have research experience before they graduate.
The George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing at Rice University offers broad-reaching and world-changing opportunities for undergraduate research experience. Get involved early and explore beyond your focus! Faculty-led research experiences allow engineering students to apply their technical knowledge, build broader perspectives and expand their professional networks. We are home to 22 centers and institutes, and 9 departments with faculty ranked among the most distinguished researchers in the world. This diversity fosters opportunities to be involved in meaningful and impactful projects throughout your time with Rice.
Helpful Links
[## Getting Started
LEARN MORE](https://engineering.rice.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/undergraduate-research/getting-started-undergraduate-research)
[## Opportunities by Department
LEARN MORE](https://engineering.rice.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/undergraduate-research/research-opportunities-department)
[## Awards & Funding
LEARN MORE](https://engineering.rice.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/undergraduate-research/awards-funding-undergraduate-research)
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Share Your Experience
Are you a Rice Engineering undergraduate working in a lab, out in the field or on an exciting project? Or are you a faculty member mentoring a researcher? Follow @RiceEngineering and share your research experience with photos and videos on social media using the #OwlsDoResearch hashtag.