Undergraduate Research Week is a national celebration of undergraduate research and creative activity that highlights the outstanding scholarship taking place on campuses across the United States. The Undergraduate Research Center is pleased to showcase and commemorate the many talents of our students and faculty mentors at Middle Tennessee State University through a weeklong series of events. We hope you check out our online resources and events to learn more about undergraduate research taking place on campus!
Alexsa Lara was awarded the SOARing above award.
Dr. April Weissmiller and Dr. Jamie Burriss with Dr. Weissmiller’s Outstanding Mentor award.
Gabriel Greene with his medallion and poster for the SOAR Service Award.
Gulnur Ashyrnepesova, with her award poster, was awarded the Rising Scholar Award.
Skye Baxter was awarded the Excellence in Creative Activity Award.
Ariel Nicastro holding her poster for the Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award.
SOAR members decorating picture frames. 2025SOAR members writing thank you cards to faculty mentors. 2025SOAR member, Malak Abdelrahman, getting a sweet treat at the 2025 SOAR Spring Social.SOAR members, Ariel Nicastro and Aya Abdouni, talking to URC Director, Dr. Jamie Burriss.SOAR members at the SOAR Spring Social 2025SOAR members signing in to the SOAR Spring Social 2025
MENTOR THANK YOU DELIVERIES:
Eden Anderson and Hannah Antrican delivering thank you cards and Bunditinis to faculty mentors.Bunditini Cake and Thank You cards. 2025
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AWARDS CEREMONY 2025:
2025 UR Awards.Shelby Mayhut and Dr. Daniel Erenso.Students enjoying the UR Award Ceremony.Melissa Guinn was awarded Excellence in Undergraduate Research, 2025.Batoul Sawas won the Rising Scholar Award, 2025.Seth Savage was awarded the Excellence in Undergraduate Creative Activity, 2025.Emily Callison won the SOARing Above Award, 2025.Rashieq Cockerham won the SOAR Service Award, 2025.Award winner, Seth Savage, with his faculty mentor Mr. Rodrigo GomezDr. Daniel Erenso was awarded Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year, 2025.Students fixing their plate at the UR Award Celebration Cermony.UR Award with medallions, 2025.
RSVP Below for the 2024 Spring Undergraduate Research Week Events!
Fantastic Faculty Mentors and Where to Find Them – RSVP HERE
Establishing your Researcher Presence Through Social Media – RSVP HERE
SOAR Spring Social: Friendship Bracelets & Mini Canvas Painting – RSVP HERE
