The Opportunity Research Scholars’ Program (ORS) is an innovative undergraduate research program designed to enhance and expand the academic experience of ECE majors to help them reach their full potential. As an enrichment program, ORS helps students to see beyond the rigors of the academic curriculum and understand the possible applications of the concepts they learn in the classroom.
Why Students Join ORS
Program Overview
- ORS students work on a research project for two-consecutive semesters supervised by a graduate mentor and faculty advisor
- Students work on teams of 3-4 undergraduates
- A graduate mentor leads the team and meets with students on a regular basis
- ORS students attend research skills workshops and professional enrichment activities throughout the year
- No prior experience is required
UPCP Partnership
ORS is dedicated to ensuring students are able to effectively communicate their ideas as engineers and researchers to a variety of audiences. The program consistently works jointly with the Undergraduate Professional Communication Program (UPCP) in ECE to design workshops and materials to strengthen technical communication skills. Click here to learn more about the UPCP.