The NCWU Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is dedicated to fostering an environment where students from all disciplines can engage in advanced inquiry through research, creative, and scholarly experiences.
Our mission is to support and promote these opportunities, ensuring that students have the resources and guidance they need to explore their academic interests deeply.
Our vision is to encourage collaboration between faculty members and students, enhancing professional advancement and life-long learning. Through research, scholarly, and creative endeavors, we aim to cultivate a community of learners who are prepared to contribute meaningfully to their fields and society.
Major initiatives of the OUR include:
- Maintaining an up-to-date database of undergraduate research opportunities/faculty research areas
- Offering an annual faculty-student research award
- Providing undergraduate research guides and workshops including research poster design guides, IRB guides, scientific writing tips, research ethics, and more
- Highlighting student research conducted by NCWU students (conference presentations, journal publications, NCWCU undergraduate research symposia, etc.)
- Educating faculty on the benefits of mentoring undergraduate researchers
Maintaining an up to date database of national and international student research funding opportunities - Maintaining an up-to-date database of available research-related equipment in order to foster research collaborations across disciplines
- Maintaining an up-to-date digital repository of faculty and undergraduate research products (faculty and student publications, student research posters, Honors College theses, etc.)
- Partnering with relevant campus entities (NCWU Library, NCWCU
- Writing Center, the Teaching and Learning Center, etc.) to enhance student research support and experiences.
- Publishing an annual OUR newsletter
Contact the OUR Director:
Dr. Shane Thompson
Assistant Professor of Bible and the Ancient Near East, Program in Religious Studies
Director, Office of Undergraduate Research
Co-Director, Digital Humanities Lab
252-985-5360
sthompson@ncwu.edu