{"id":5590,"date":"2023-11-29T12:46:14","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T17:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/urf\/?page_id=5590"},"modified":"2025-08-26T10:16:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T14:16:48","slug":"undergraduate-research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/urf\/undergraduate-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Undergraduate Research"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr class=\"orange-hash\">\r\n\r\n<p>Welcome to the world of undergraduate research at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville \u2013 where curiosity meets innovation and your journey is an active exploration.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Discover Diverse Opportunities:<\/b> From science labs to design studios, engineering projects to art creations, our campus offers diverse avenues for your research interests.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Your Unique Path:<\/b> Choose how you want to engage with research \u2013 assist faculty, lead your project, take research-intensive courses, or pursue independent studies. 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This dynamic visualization showcases the diverse programs that have received support from our office, providing a clear snapshot of the thriving research ecosystem at the university.<\/p>\r\n<p>From science to the arts, the heat map visually captures the impact of funding, highlighting the breadth and depth of innovative projects that shape our academic landscape. 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