Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) are opportunities for undergraduates to engage in authentic research experiences outside of the classroom. Often hosted in the summer, the programs include professional development and other experiences meant to immerse the undergraduate in the culture and community of their chosen professional field. Undergraduates that do these programs will gain transferable skills that will better prepare them for graduate school or professional careers. 

Central supports undergraduate summer research efforts including these: 

Current REU programs at Central:

Math Research: Central Convergence REU (CC-REU). https://www.cwu.edu/reu/CCREU

The program will be active from 2021-2023.  Apply Now, first round applications are due by February 25, second round by March 25 

Central Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) Student Opportunities. http://www.cwu.edu/undergrad-research/students/opportunities  

Past REU programs at Central

Climate Research: Hazards and Risks of Climate Change in the Pacific Northwest.

The program was active from 2017-2020. 
Link: https://www.cwu.edu/reu/climateREU 

Biology Research: SOBRE Mexico.

The program was active from 2017-2019. 
Link: https://www.cwu.edu/sobre-mexico/ 

To learn more about other REU programs available around the country please visit:

• National Science Foundation (NSF) REU Search https://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/  

• Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) https://www.cur.org/engage/undergraduate/research/. CWU is an institutional CUR member so students and faculty can join and use their resources.

• Student Opportunity Center (SOC), https://studentopportunitycenter.com/  CWU is an institutional SOC member so students can join and use their resources. Contact OUR@cwu.edu to learn more. 

To learn more about other research opportunities for undergraduates at Central Washington University visit the Central Office of University Student Research, https://www.cwu.edu/undergrad-research/