undergraduate research and entrepreneurship
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Research and Entrepreneurship Opportunities
We strive to provide students with the resources to carve out their own unique educational experience. Many pursue undergraduate research and entrepreurial activities—not common options at most engineering schools and among the top reasons cited for choosing Fulton Engineering.
As an undergraduate, you have the opportunity to work with faculty, graduate students and other undergraduates to put classroom knowledge into practice–whether it is developing alternative energy from sunlight or creating your own entrepreneurial experience to launch a business.
Some students pursue an entrepreneurial path, forming companies and providing solutions to real world problems even before they graduate. ASU is part of the Engineering in Community Service Projects network, giving our students the opportunity to affect meaningful change for nonprofits worldwide. EPICS projects are performed without charge for not-for-profit host organizations such as community organizations, schools or government entities.
In combination, these programs lead to students who perform and achieve at the highest levels—winning national competitions and prestigious scholarships including two Microsoft Imagine Cup winners; a College Entrepreneur of the Year award for an EPICS team; and Marshall and Goldwater Scholars. The result is graduates who are highly attractive to employers and well prepared for a diverse range of careers.
Learn more about our students and their achievements: engineering.asu.edu/achieve
FURI
The Fulton Undergraduate Research Initiative allows students to develop an idea under the mentorship of an engineering doctoral student or faculty member, then apply for funding. Once accepted, they perform research, attend workshops, prepare research summaries and participate in the research symposium. Participants receive a stipend and research supply budget. engineering.asu.edu/furi
EPICS
EPICS teams design, build and deploy systems to solve engineering-based problems for charities, schools and other not-for-profit organizations. Through competitions,students learn to focus ideas, meet deadlines, write a business plan and present their ideas to the world. While the EPICS at ASU program is based in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, classes are open to all ASU undergraduates, so you will have an opportunity to gain interdisciplinary experience, teamwork and leadership skills. There are several ways to get involved with EPICS. See what entrepreneurship is all about and help make the world a better place. more.engineering.asu.edu/epics
Barrett Honors Students
Barrett, the Honors College at ASU, has funds available to support research and research-related activities for its students. About 20 percent of Barrett's incoming class is comprised of engineering students. Up to $500 is available to support work on the Barrett honors thesis or creative project. In addition, students can receive up to $500 for other research or creative activities including travel to a national professional meeting to present research and creative work.
Honors Research Funding
Edson Entrepreneur Initiative
The Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative encourages entrepreneurially-oriented students to develop and grow new ventures. It provides funding, office space and training for teams of students to explore their innovative ideas for business products and services in partnership with faculty, researchers and successful entrepreneurs from both the academic and private sectors. Applications are due annually in April. The program helps students succeed in any enterprise, large or small, for-profit or not-for-profit, domestic or global. studentventures.asu.edu
Innovation Challenge
The Arizona State University Innovation Challenge is an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students from across the university to make a difference in our local and global communities through innovation. Win up to $10,000 to make your ideas happen. Applications due annually in November; awards are made in March. innovationchallenge.asu.edu
Search research opportunities
Research is the complement to your classroom experience at ASU. Here you'll find ways to work with faculty on great challenges ranging from global health to next-generation nanoelectronics. http://uresearch.asu.edu