Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship
Student research takes center stage on Student Scholars Day
After months of conducting research, undergraduate students presented their findings to peers, mentors and faculty members during Grand Valley's annual Student Scholars Day.
Apr 13, 2022
Grand Valley student named finalist for prestigious Truman Scholarship
Junior Malia Kah is one of 189 finalists nationwide selected from a pool of more than 700 applicants for the nationýs most prestigious domestic award for undergraduate students.
Mar 7, 2022
Student research takes center stage at Summer Scholars Showcase
Students in a 12-week summer program through the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship will present their initial findings or creative project to the Grand Valley community on September 9 at the Kirkhof Center.
Sep 8, 2021
GVSU faculty member, students develop COVID-19 vaccine awareness messaging for community
The work stems from an ongoing collaboration with Vaccinate West Michigan.
Aug 31, 2021
GVSU in photos, July 2021: Relishing summer, diving into research and a special Laker's first day on the job
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Aug 2, 2021
Library Scholars say summer research projects enhance their own skills, help peers discover resources
Library Scholars earn a stipend to work for 12 weeks with a library faculty mentor on a research project.
Jul 23, 2021
Two McNair Scholars earn full scholarships to begin graduate school
Two of Grand Valley's McNair Scholars earned full scholarships to begin their doctoral degree programs at Michigan State University in the fall semester.
May 20, 2021
Biochemistry major earns competitive Goldwater Scholarship
Micah Fernando, a junior majoring in biochemistry, earned a competitive Goldwater Scholarship, a national award that supports undergraduates who want to pursue research careers in STEM fields.
May 4, 2021
SSD at 25: Students discover passion for research
More than 13,700 Grand Valley students have presented their research since the event was established in 1996.
Apr 6, 2021
McNair Scholars transition undergraduate research projects to online formats
Words like pivot and persevere are often used to describe how students transitioned to remote learning due to COVID-19. David Martin, director of the McNair Scholars program, added courage when describing how 17 undergraduates adapted their research to online formats. The McNair Scholars program, a federally funded TRIO program, supports first-generation and underrepresented students who want to pursue doctoral programs.
Oct 13, 2020
