College of Science, Health & the Environment Centers & Research Labs

Educational enrichment and engagement opportunities for students frequently serve as a pivot point in students’ transformative experience. The College’s centers and education outreach programs provide these real-world opportunities for students to apply learning in a professional setting. These experiences may include internships, field study, practica, research, service learning, student teaching, study abroad, and academic-based and inspired community engagement, among others.

Centers & Education Outreach

Student Research

The quality of student-faculty engagement is a key differentiator at MSUM, and no where is it more evident than in the number students within the College working with faculty on research projects. A high percentage of students within the College present the culmination of their work at the university’s annual Student Academic Conference, and many also attend or present their research at regional and national conferences.

The College of Science, Health & the Environment has 16 research laboratories, including a biological field station, that provides scientists, faculty and students the opportunity to be involved in nationally significant research. Among our research labs: marine biology, fish research, neurobiology, prairie ecology, child development, memory, and geographic information systems, among others.

Research Labs

CSHE Funding Opportunities

CSHE offers several funding opportunities to support student research and scholarly activities. Review the applications below for additional details on timeline, eligibility requirements, and funding purposes.

Fall Student Research Grant Application

Supports undergraduate and graduate student research projects conducted under the supervision of a CSHE faculty mentor. Awards are typically capped at $1,000 may be used for approved research-related expenses.

Application period: Fall semester, typically due in September.

Strong Scholars Research Application

Provides funding for undergraduate student research projects in Biosciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Physics and Astronomy through the Judith Strong Endowment Fund. Eligible juniors and seniors may apply for project funding and an hourly research stipend. Research projects are completed during the summer term and require faculty mentor supervision and support.

Application period: Spring semester, typically due in February.

CSHE Travel Support Application

Provides funding for CSHE students to present their research at conferences, workshops, or other professional meetings. Faculty mentor support required.

Application period: Accepted throughout the academic year and reviewed monthly during the fall and spring semesters.