The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (UReCA) at the University of Oklahoma was created in 2022 to help support undergraduate students who are involved, or wish to become involved, in any kind of research or creative activity.
Undergraduate research and creative activity is an avenue for undergraduate students to explore their content area through active, process-driven learning. This learning could include inquiry, data analysis, study, or literature reviews that allow the student to continuously construct understanding about their field..
UReCA exists to serve undergraduate students, providing the entire undergraduate community at OU with open access to grow in knowledge, understanding, and collaboration.
UReCA provides financial support, mentorship, and presentation opportunities to undergraduate students of all disciplines who wish to engage in research and/or creative activity.
The UReCA office is committed to supporting student research and creative activities. Any content created by undergraduate students and their mentors, including findings, conclusions, opinions, and recommendations, are solely attributed to the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the Provost’s Office.
The Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Program
CFA open until March 7, 2025
I work at LMAMR on a multi-semester research project which focuses on polar bear conservation. Unsurprisingly, it is not easy to find comparative polar bear samples here in Oklahoma. With the funding from UReCA, I was provided the opportunity to work at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. as a visiting researcher. As someone from a low-income background, I never would have been afforded this opportunity without UReCA. This experience has allowed me to better understand what a career in research would look like for me. I would highly encourage future students to use the UReCA funding for their own unique experiences.
Kaylee T.
Researching as an undergrad has been highly valuable to creating opportunities and shaping how I see my future. The UReCA program has helped me to develop as an independent researcher during my time as an undergraduate. This has given me the freedom to explore and own my project from start to finish. UReCA has provided me and my lab with the resources we need so that I can be focused on learning and developing my project in the ways I want.
Stephen K.
The UReCA fellowship allowed me to spend the summer at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. At the end of the summer I traveled to Maine and presented my findings at the Furbears workshop at the Marine Shoals lab in Maine. I am currently part of the UReCA ambassador program. This program has also allowed me to be more involved on campus and spread the word about this fantastic opportunity.
Sarah W.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 2025 Summer Fellowship Information Session | 01/24/2025 (Full recording available) |
| Writing Center UReCA Workshop | February 6, 5:30-7:00pm, 2024 |
| 2025 UReCA Summer Fellowship | Application Due 3/7/2025 |
| 2025 UReCA Showcase | 10/3/2025 |
| First Generation UReCA Spring 2025 | Applications closed on November 15, 2024 |
| Undergraduate Research Day 2025 | 04/26/2025 |
