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In February, 1997, the National Science Foundation awarded the University of Michigan a Recognition Award for Integration of Research and Education (RAIRE) for its efforts as a research university to integrate undergraduate learning with research.

In including the UM as one of 10 universities to receive this award, the NSF honored two UM programs:

• The Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program, and the
• Women in Science and Engineering Residential Program.

These programs were recognized for their success in engaging students in research experiences early in their undergraduate careers in order to improve student retention and academic achievement. In addition, these two programs have placed particular focus on female and minority students, two groups that are traditionally underrepresented in science and engineering.

Listen to University of Michigan undergraduate students comment on their research experiences.

The University of Michigan's RAIRE application [online | download pdf] summarizes how these programs enhance the academic experience of the undergraduate student participants. (Get free Adobe Acrobat Reader here to view pdf version.)

• University of Michigan RAIRE Activity Report
  December, 1999
• University of Michigan RAIRE Activity Report
  July, 1998

Please note: The University of Michigan will assist other campuses in the development and assessment of similar undergraduate research programs.
   Contact RAIREconsultation@umich.edu for help with operational details, assessment instruments, and best practices workshops. You can view a listing of the current UM RAIRE Committee membership here

 

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1997 RAIRE Awards Recipients

University of Michigan Award Abstract | RAIRE web page Duke University Award Abstract University of Missouri Columbia Award Abstract | RAIRE web page University of Oregon Eugene Award Abstract | RAIRE web page State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook Award Abstract | RAIRE web page

University of Delaware Award Abstract | RAIRE web page Carnegie Mellon University Award Abstract Undergraduate Research Initiative University of Arizona Award Abstract | RAIRE web page University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) Award Abstract | RAIRE web page Kansas State University Award Abstract

 

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