We are excited to collaborate with campus partners to showcase the incredible work and research facilities at the U! If you are a faculty member interested in collaborating with the Office of Undergraduate Research to host a tour, please complete this form to share your interest.
We invite undergraduate students to join us for our Research Tours. Discover innovative work being done in a variety of fields. Any student interested in learning about research is encouraged to attend.
We’re excited to announce our Spring 2026 Research Tours!
Marriott Library
J. Willard Marriott Library
January 29, 2026
11:00 am
1st Floor Lobby (West Entrance)
Studies have shown that star researchers are also big readers. On this stop on the Research Tour, learn how to find what research is out there and how to use it to develop your own research aspirations. Bonus feature: also learn about the library’s best study spots.
January 29, 2026
11:00 am
1st Floor Lobby (West Entrance)
Studies have shown that star researchers are also big readers. On this stop on the Research Tour, learn how to find what research is out there and how to use it to develop your own research aspirations. Bonus feature: also learn about the library’s best study spots.
Douglass & Maricq Lab
Department of Neurobiology
February 10, 2026
2:30 pm
First Floor lobby of BPRB
These neurobiology lab investigates how the brain drives learning and behavior—from modulatory neurons in zebrafish to synaptic plasticity in nematodes. Join us to uncover the neural principles behind memory, movement, and social interaction.
February 10, 2026
2:30 pm
First Floor lobby of BPRB
These neurobiology lab investigates how the brain drives learning and behavior—from modulatory neurons in zebrafish to synaptic plasticity in nematodes. Join us to uncover the neural principles behind memory, movement, and social interaction.
STARS Lab
Department of Materials Science & Engineering
March 5, 2026
11:30 am
WBB 509
The STARS Lab studies how materials behave under extreme conditions relevant to aerospace, space exploration, and defense. Using high-speed impact testing and advanced characterization techniques, we explore how processing affects material structure and performance. Join us to see cutting-edge experiments and learn how materials science supports space and aerospace technologies.
March 5, 2026
11:30 am
WBB 509
The STARS Lab studies how materials behave under extreme conditions relevant to aerospace, space exploration, and defense. Using high-speed impact testing and advanced characterization techniques, we explore how processing affects material structure and performance. Join us to see cutting-edge experiments and learn how materials science supports space and aerospace technologies.
Shiri Lab: Interfacial & Transport Physics
Mechanical Engineering Department
March 26, 2026
1:30 pm
MEK 2337
The Shari Lab explores the transport behaviors at material boundaries using advanced experiments and data strategies to uncover new physical laws and improve engineering solutions. Join us to take a look at the physics behind these complex systems.
March 26, 2026
1:30 pm
MEK 2337
The Shari Lab explores the transport behaviors at material boundaries using advanced experiments and data strategies to uncover new physical laws and improve engineering solutions. Join us to take a look at the physics behind these complex systems.
Speech Acquisition Lab
Department of Linguistics
April 3, 2026
10:00 am
LNCO 2945
Curious about how adults learn new sounds? The Speech Acquisition Lab explores why some sounds are harder to master and how multiple languages shape learning.
April 3, 2026
10:00 am
LNCO 2945
Curious about how adults learn new sounds? The Speech Acquisition Lab explores why some sounds are harder to master and how multiple languages shape learning.