Learning Through Hands-On Research

Undergraduate research is a powerful learning experience for many Briggs students. Many students carry out research in departments or labs all across campus. Others find opportunities right here in LBC through faculty-led projects. Get involved!

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Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Here at Briggs we value undergraduate research experiences, as we know they set up our students for success as scientists. Find opportunities in LBC, on campus, and elsewhere to develop your skills and follow your curiosity.

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SURIEM REU

Lyman Briggs College at Michigan State University will host the Summer Undergraduate Research Institute in Discrete and Applied Mathematics (SURIEM) in 2026. 

Applications are open for six-week program for undergraduates who are at an early stage of their study of mathematics, e.g. rising sophomores and rising juniors. Competitive applicants will have completed at least two semesters of calculus and one course which requires student to write mathematical proofs.

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Showcases

Presenting at conferences or showcases helps you build science communication skills by sharing the big-picture goals and key details of your work. It’s a chance to refine your message for different audiences, connect with others who share your interests, and gain valuable experience across disciplines—from sciences to humanities and everything in between.
 

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In the News

MSU brings ethical and communications expertise to NIH-funded center developing next-gen chemical testing methods

Two distinguished Michigan State University professors are part of a new National Institutes of Health-funded, multi-institutional research hub at Texas A&M University, focused on transforming how industrial and consumer-use chemicals are evaluated for human safety.

LBC students present impressive research at annual college showcase

On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, nearly 40 Lyman Briggs College students shared their research through posters and online sessions at the 19th annual LBC Research Showcase. The event is a celebration of science communication and community, touching on dozens of disciplines and showcasing the curiosity, impressive knowledge, and hard work of LBC students.

Fall 2025 LBC courses showcase student research

Interested in molecular or environmental biology or the effect of AI on STEM careers? On December 1 and 3, students from three Lyman Briggs courses are presenting research and invite the LBC and wider community to their showcases.