DROP-IN OFFICE HOURS
Students are invited to stop by our Zoom office hours from 10-11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays weeks 1-10 of each quarter. Click here for more information.
Additionally, we welcome you to contact us over the phone (310.825.2935) or by email (urhass@college.ucla.edu) during our regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
EVENTS AND DEADLINES
WELCOME
The Undergraduate Research Center for the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences serves all students in humanities, arts, social science, and behavioral science disciplines. We invite you to explore our website to find out more about our programs and services. We look forward to meeting you!
WHY DO RESEARCH OR CREATIVE INQUIRY?
Conducting research or creative inquiry as an undergraduate is an excellent way to gain experiences and skills that will benefit you both academically and professionally, preparing you for graduate school and a wide variety of careers.
Participating in undergraduate research and creative inquiry lets you:
- Work one-on-one with faculty,
- Participate in cutting-edge research and creative projects with far-reaching impacts,
- Make significant contributions to a field you care about, and
- Enhance your competitiveness for high-level employment and admission to graduate and professional schools.
SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
Our team remains ready to assist you virtually. Click here for more information about our support and resources such as online workshops and advising appointments.
Phone: 310.825.2935
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STUDENT REFLECTIONS

Student Spotlight - Rachel Peterson

Student Spotlight - Sophia Han-Yun Chang

Student Spotlight - Desiree Rassa Eshraghi

Student Spotlight - Umiemah Farrukh

Student Spotlight - Diego Mesa

Student Spotlight - Luis R. Garcia Chavez

Student Spotlight - Herman Luis Chavez

Student Spotlight - Janet Zamudio

Student Spotlight - Martin Makaryan

Student Spotlight - Jamie Jiang

Student Spotlight - Fiona Osborn

Student Spotlight - Ragini Srinivasan

Student Spotlight - Mursal Sidiqi

Student Spotlight - Lucia Ribisi

Student Spotlight - Lilly Angel

Student Spotlight - Desiree Eshraghi

Student Spotlight - Maggie Dent

Student Spotlight - Amy Vandyken

Student Spotlight - Steven Bech

Student Spotlight - David Figueroa

Student Spotlight - Celine Tsoi

Student Spotlight - Daisy Ramirez

Student Spotlight - Helya Salarvand

Student Spotlight - Louisa Edwards

Student Spotlight - Daniella Efrat

Student Spotlight - Zoe Reinecke

Student Spotlight - Teresa Xu

Student Spotlight – Ngoc Nguyen

Student Spotlight - Michael To

Student Spotlight - J.W. Clark

Student Spotlight - Ivana Dama

Student Spotlight - Liv Slaby

Student Spotlight - Angela Rey

Student Spotlight - Caleb Kealoha

Student Spotlight - Tania Nasrollahi

Participating in Undergraduate Research Programs & Navigating the Research Process, by Rocio Sanchez-Nolasco

Student Spotlight - Therese Boles

Student Spotlight - Julia Nakamura

Finding Your First Research Opportunity as an Undergraduate, by Qiyuan (Grace) Miao

Ethnographic Research on a Secret Society, by Conor O'Brien

Conducting Qualitative Research in an LA High School, by Bernice Andrade

Presenting at the Society of Personality and Social Psychology’s (SPSP) annual conference, by Tracy Saw
ABOUT US
Our primary mission is to promote, develop, and celebrate undergraduate student research and creative inquiry, with the overall goal of enhancing undergraduate education and preparing students for careers in all areas.
Through experiencing the processes of scholarly discovery and the dissemination of their results, students become fully engaged members of the research and creative community.