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

Kevin Elliott honored with prestigious William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award

Red Cedar Distinguished Professor Kevin C. Elliott recently received the William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award at the 2026 Michigan State University All-University Awards Celebration. Elliott holds a joint appointment in the Science and Society faculty group of Lyman Briggs College and in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Isaac Record named MSU nominee for statewide Distinguished Professor of the Year Award

Isaac Record, teaching professor of science and society at Lyman Briggs College, was selected as Michigan State University's nominee for the 2026 Distinguished Professor of the Year Award, a prestigious statewide honor recognizing excellence in undergraduate education across institutions in the Michigan Association of State Universities.

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.