The Discovery Living and Learning Community gives first and second year students, from all majors, the opportunity to engage in faculty-mentored research projects that solve problems, generate new knowledge and create new ways of looking at the world. Students will be matched with a faculty member and research project that explores their subject of interest in greater depth. Students will learn the skills of research in a supportive community of peers.
Undergraduate research opens doors to graduate school, exciting careers, and success in life. Find your passion. Join Discovery!
Why discovery? Students will gain:
- Exposure to all aspects of the research process (finding, synthesizing, and creating knowledge) through an Introduction to Research Course
- Small group interaction with faculty who conduct research in a variety of disciplines
- Social, community-service, educational and multi-cultural programs
- Academic support through in-house study groups for all major introductory science and math classes
- Research assistance from librarians in the residence halls and Libraries
- Participation in the Freshman Conference, a specialized poster presentation of the research conducted by freshmen held in the LLC
Community Requirements
Residents in the Discovery LLC will be required to:
- Engage in a faculty-sponsored research project for at least 6 hours per week during the entire academic year. Research may be taken for academic credit. Students who have a work-study award as part of their financial aid package, may choose to be paid for their research using that work-study award.
- Enroll in ‘Introduction to Research’ course , a one-credit course which prepares students for an undergraduate research position.
- Be an active member of the community by participating in Discovery sponsored programs and events.
- Keep Wednesday evenings free to participate in community events.
- Meet monthly with Discovery Peer Advisor to discuss research experience.
- Participate in community-wide welcome activities at the start of each semester.
- Participate in Discovery Study Groups (strongly encouraged, not required)
Contact Information
Marisa Moazen
Department: Office of Undergraduate Research
phone: (865)974-8560
email: mmoazen@utk.edu