The SPCC Undergraduate Research Program allows all students to participate in and learn to value original research and scholarship. By providing students the ability to collaborate with faculty mentors, the Undergraduate Research Program allows students the freedom and opportunity to explore their own interests and passions outside of the traditional classroom.
Generally, individual students or small groups of students work with a faculty mentor to create a research proposal that details their intended project. Through the research process, all SPCC students can improve their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. In addition, students can also develop and showcase skills such as:
- Effective oral, written, and visual communication skills
- Proficiency in information and technology literacy
- Social responsibility and advocacy