St. Catherine University, a women’s undergraduate and co-ed graduation institution in St. Paul, Minnesota, has been named one of two recipients of the Campus-Wide Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishments from the Council on Undergraduate Research. The annual award recognizes institutions with outstanding programs that provide high-quality research experiences for undergraduates.
According to the university, roughly 20 percent of students in the College of Women participate in undergraduate research. Overseen by the Collaborative Research office, the institution offers research opportunities in several different disciplines through initiatives such as the Katies for Aging Research and Equity program, the Minnesota Scholars at the Capital program, and the Women’s Health Integrative Research Center.
“Through our Collaborative Research office, we provide early and equitable opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in mentored research and build their identity as scholars and leaders,” said Katherine Campbell, an associate professor and director of Collaborative Research. “We are incredibly honored to have this work recognized with the 2024 Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishments. This award affirms what we see every day in working with our amazing scholars — that undergraduate research is a transformative experience. Our world needs these students as leaders and the new knowledge that they are capable of discovering through their research and creative endeavors.”