Center for Undergraduate Excellence

2026 Goldwater Recipient Ashley Agatep

By Julia Savala / June 9, 2026

The Goldwater Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship program that seeks to recognize and support college sophomores and juniors that are dedicated to research in natural sciences, […]

The Road to a PhD

By Julia Savala / March 2, 2026

Emry Sottile’s SURF Experience

Profiles

Profiles: Ali Sidun

By Mike Gravagno / December 14, 2016

Taking an in depth look at predator-prey relations

Profiles

Profiles: Ana Kalyta

By Mike Gravagno / November 8, 2016

A Canadian scientist in California

Profiles

Profiles: Samira Amirazizi

By Mike Gravagno / November 8, 2016

The power of language(s)

Profiles

Profiles: Kathy Tavakoli

By Mike Gravagno / November 8, 2016

On going to the lab to relief stress

Programs

Meet the OURCA Ambassadors

By Mike Gravagno / November 5, 2016

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity ( OURCA ) officially announces the OURCA Ambassador program!

Events, Profiles

Profiles: Rose Mackenzie

By Mike Gravagno / October 27, 2016

How Research Can Be Creative

SURF alum