Why Research?

Research Provides Students Opportunities To:

Enhance ability in communicating through various methods
Work with other peers and professionals, individually or as a group
Engage and empower hands-on learning
Enhance the student learning experience through mentoring relationships with faculty
Provide effective career preparation and promote graduate education
Develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, creativity, self-confidence, and intellectual independence
Learn about issues, methods, and trends in a research area
Develop and refine skills that fulfil the National Association of Colleges and Employers' eight career competencies to boost employment opportunities after graduation