Opportunity Research Scholars’ Program

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 workshops and professional enrichment activities throughout the year

      • No prior experience is required

     

    Interested in joining ORS? Join us for an Info session!

    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.

    Upcoming Events

    Apr
    04

    Final Research Poster Due

    On April 4, 2025 at 5:00 pm

    Final Research Poster due by email as per instructions.

    Apr
    15

    “People’s Choice” Judging of Research Posters

    On April 15, 2025 at 11:00 am

    Van Leer 283

    Required event for ORS Scholars and Mentors.

    Apr
    23

    ORSS 2025

    On April 23, 2025 at 4:00 pm

    Academy of Medicine

    Required event for ORS Scholars.