Undergraduate Research

This is Undergraduate Research

At the University of South Carolina, undergraduate research is more than an opportunity—it’s a transformative experience. Through hands-on projects, faculty mentorship, and real-world discovery, students across all disciplines turn curiosity into knowledge and ideas into impact. This Is Undergraduate Research shares the stories of students who are building skills, finding their passions, and shaping their futures through research with world-class faculty at USC. No matter where you are in your journey—just curious, beginning your first project, or presenting your work to the world—this is your space to see what we mean by Discovery For Every Discipline and Skills for Every Future.

Impacts of Undergraduate Research - Student Stories

Finding Confidence Through Research

What began as an experiment outside his comfort zone became a turning point. Through undergraduate research, biochemistry major Ethan Irizarry discovered confidence, resilience, and a clearer path toward medicine.

Turning Curiosity into Impact: An Undergraduate Research Journey

Joshua Payne discovered a passion for public health research after initially doubting he would pursue it. Through this work, he has developed critical skills, gained meaningful mentorship, and deepened his understanding of infectious disease and health disparities - experiences that are preparing him for medical school while allowing him to contribute to improving healthcare in South Carolina.