Office of Undergraduate Research

New to Research

Are you new to research?

The key to getting started in research is finding a subject you are passionate about. Take advantage of the opportunities afforded you by getting to know your professors, teaching assistants, and classmates to find out what kind of research they are conducting.

Getting Started

If you are looking for an existing research opportunity, thinking about designing a research project on your own, or wondering if research is even for you, the Office of Undergraduate Research can help you get started.

We can help you find a faculty mentor or even help you attend one of the many OUR conferences or events. 

Meet the OUR Advisory Board

The OUR Advisory Board is a group of experts who lend their skills, guidance, and knowledge to the undergraduate research community at Lamar University.
  • College of Arts and Sciences
    Dr. Bianca Easterly  Department of Political Science
    Dr. Gina Hale  Department of Nursing
    Dr. Matthew Hoch Department of Biology
    Dr. Edythe Kirk Department of Psychology
    Ms. Casey Ford Director of Writing Center, Instructor English
  • College of Business
    Dr. Gevorg Sargsyan Department of Business
  • College of Education and Human Development
    Dr. Shannon Jordan Chair and Associate Professor of Health and Kinesiology
    Dr. Mamta Singh  Department Teacher Education
    Dr. Freddie Titus Vice President, Division of Student Affairs and Strategic Initiatives
  • College of Engineering
    Dr. Robert Kelly Bradley Department of Industrial Engineering
    Dr. Thinesh Selvaratnam Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
    Dr. Nicholas Brake Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
    Dr. Sushil Doranga Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • College of Fine Arts and Communications
    Dr. Nicki Michalski Department of Communications
    Dr. Millicent Musyoka Associate Professor of Deaf Education
  • Mary and John Gray Library
    Ms. Elizabeth Sanders Interim Head of Research, Engagement and Learning and Assistant Professor
  • University Advancement
    Mr. Juan Zabala Vice President for University Advancement and Chief Officer of the Lamar University Foundation