Undergraduate Research
Welcome to the Office of Undergraduate Research
OUR SPRING 2024 EVENTS
SOARS Mentor of the Year Nomination Deadline
Sunday, March 24 at 11:59 PM
SOARS 2024 Abstract Submission Deadline
Sunday, March 31 at 11:59 PM
SOARS Poster Printing Deadline
Sunday, April 7 at 11:59 PM
Research Week
Monday, April 15 - Monday, April 22
Personal Statement Workshop
Tuesday, April 16 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Building 4, Room 1704
Graduate Funding Opportunities Workshop
Thursday, April 18 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Building 4, Room 1704
SOARS 2024
Friday, April 19 from 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Herbert University Center (Building 43)
Congratulations to the March Undergraduate Researcher of the Month, Charlotte Arechederra!
Charlotte Arechederra is a sophomore currently triple majoring in sociology, psychology, and English. They have been working with Dr. Jenny Stuber from the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work (SASW) since their first year at UNF on a research project investigating how nonbinary students navigate through instances of deadnaming and misgendering on their college campuses. Now, they are working on a new project with Dr. Stuber that examines diversity, equity, and inclusion and counterspaces. Charlotte has published their work in volume 4 of PANDION: The Osprey Journal of Research and Ideas and presented their data at the 2023 Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Symposium and the 2024 Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC), both of which were held on the UNF campus. Through their experiences working with Dr. Stuber, Charlotte has discovered a love for the research process and has found excitement in conducting literature reviews, interviewing participants, and analyzing qualitative data. After they graduate in spring 2026, Charlotte plans to pursue a PhD in either Sociology or Social Psychology so they can further their research and serve as a research mentor to future students. Charlotte encourages developing researchers to “not be afraid to reach out. If you see an opportunity to join a research group but you’re not sure that you’re qualified, just reach out and see. The worst they can say is no.”
UNF Undergraduate Research News
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UNF hosts the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference
The 14th Annual Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC) — the largest multidisciplinary research conference available to undergraduate students in the state of Florida, was held at the University of North Florida this past weekend. -
UNF Biology Major Gains Real-life Experience as He Builds on His Passion for Research
When University of North Florida senior Alex Bartkowiak was a sophomore in high school, he became disinterested with the standard school curriculum. So, he dropped out of his public school after his sophomore year, convincing his parents to register him as a home schooler. -
Anthropology Major Researches Local Indigenous History
Senior anthropology major Victoria (Vic) Hayes unearthed her passion for discovery during the summer of 2022 while attending UNF's Archaeological Field School led by Dr. Keith Ashley, associate professor of anthropology. -
UNF Graduate Gets Free Ride to Harvard Medical School
Maria Encinosa, University of North Florida Hicks Honors College alumna, recently received a nearly full ride scholarship to Harvard Medical School to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor. -
UNF Music Education Graduate Inspiring Next Generation of musicians
Hailing from Orlando, Florida, University of North Florida senior and music education major Tyler Heintzen says music has been a part of his life from the beginning and credits his parents for cultivating his love of music.