This report outlines the journey of a team aiming to improve how undergraduate students identify research opportunities that align with their profiles, focusing on developing their skills and satisfying their needs. Initially, the problem statement targeted matching students' readiness and…

The presented report outlines a strategic initiative to transform the undergraduate research landscape at UC San Diego. The core objective of this initiative is to enhance student engagement with research opportunities by making these opportunities more visible and appealing, ultimately…

In an era where undergraduate research experience is increasingly recognized as pivotal for academic and professional success, a team embarked on a comprehensive project to devise strategies that could enhance this journey for students. Their initiative addressed undergraduates' core challenges…

This story showcases our team's research and discoveries, primarily focusing on broadening undergraduate students' research opportunities. To share what we learned, we will first unpack our problem statement and then share what we learned through our research and interviews using…

Our problem statement begins with, “How might we help undergraduate students identify research opportunities that align with their research profile, class schedule, and major.” When we discussed this problem, we empathized with our stakeholders, including undergraduate students, faculty, and administrators.…