Student Research

Empowering Minds, Inspiring Discoveries: Student Research in Action!

Students engaged in research and creative inquiry are making contributions in every department and college on Western’s campus. Research solves real-world problems, increases knowledge, and inspires others. It is ever-evolving and can take many forms. Explore some of the ways we are pushing the boundaries of research at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ.

 

UGR student research

Electrical engineering students create a portable energy model for Duke Energy

Chancellor Brown and recent graduate Ben Griffith (pictured above)
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Students set up bug tents to learn more about the critters in Cullowhee
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Research and Discovery

Fearless. Curious. Adventurous. These are words we use often to describe what it means to live Western, and our community exemplifies these traits every day. At WCU, we aren’t satisfied by what’s been done. We always seek a new route. We always ask why. We always examine how it could be done better, faster or smarter. We’re pioneers inside the classroom and up in the mountains, excited to see what awaits us just beyond the next curve.

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Research Engagement for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

 

Undergraduate research and creative inquiry are defined as an inquiry or investigation that makes an original intellectual or creative contribution to the discipline.

Undergraduate students engaged in research and creative inquiry are making contributions in every department and college on Western's campus.

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Research solves real-world problems, increases knowledge and inspires others. It is ever evolving and can take many forms. The depth of our Graduate Students drive to push the boundaries is never-ending. Explore some of the ways we are pushing the boundaries of research at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ. 

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