Program Overview

The OURE program has been established to expand opportunities for a more active form of learning by students. To encourage the interaction of undergraduate students with faculty. To expand the level of research activity on campus. To be able to demonstrate that teaching and research are compatible and mutually reinforcing.  In the hopes to help recruit superior students into our graduate program.

Expectations of the OURE Experience

Students participating in the OURE program should experience a foundational understanding of how research is conducted in their disciplines and to have a greater understanding of the information resources available and how to utilize these resources. How to interpret research outcomes and learn the fundamentals of experimental design.

OURE Application - Open

Applications close May 1st

Read instructions & requirements below carefully:

  • Interested students should contact an OURE departmental coordinator
  • Group projects are allowed (up to 4 undergrads per project)
  • Previous OURE participants are eligible
  • Research advisor and student must discuss their project and come to an agreement

Students are required to:

  • Have a cumulative grade point of 2.50 or higher to participate in this program
  • Be a full-time student with a least 12 credit hours per semester
  • Submit final report and reflection to their research advisor by April 1, 2026
  • Have their research advisors approval to submit an application

Note:

  • Late applications will not be accepted
  • Projects start at the beginning of Fall Semester and end at the conclusion of Spring Semester each Academic Year (no exceptions)
  • The research advisor agrees to supervise the work and certifies the educational value of the proposed project

OURE students will be awarded a scholarship of $1000.00

Payments will be offered in two installments:

  • 1st payment will be in December ($250)
    • Upon research advisor confirmation of working
  • 2nd payment in May ($750)
    • Upon approved submission of final report & reflection by their research advisor
    • Participated in the spring S&T research conference

Note for international students regarding OURE payments:

Generally, a foreign person is subject to U.S. tax on its U.S. source income.  Most types of U.S. source income received by a foreign person are subject to U.S. tax of 30%.  A reduced rate, including exemption, may apply if there is a tax treaty between the foreign person's country of residence and the United States.  The tax is generally withheld (NRA withholding) from the payment made to the foreign person.  The term NRA withholding is used in this area descriptively to refer to withholding required under sections 1441, 1442, and 1443 of the Internal Revenue Code.  Generally, NRA withholding describes the withholding regime that requires 30% withholding on a payment of U.S. source income and the filing of Form 1042 and related Form 1042-S.  Payments to all foreign persons, including nonresident alien individuals, foreign entities and governments, may be subject to NRA withholding.

Each funded project must provide a final report and reflection.

Research advisor must submit approved final report & reflection electronically by April 1 to Jason Newton (newtonjp@mst.edu)

Example Reflection
Arts and Humanities Report & Reflection Guidelines 2025-2026
Engineering, Sciences and Social Sciences Report & Reflection Guidelines 2025-2026

  • Section 1: Student must have research advisor approval to submit application; there are 5 sections in the form.
  • Section 2: Student Information - First and Last Name, Id Number, S&T Email, GPA, Department, Will you graduate FS, Will you be a full-time student both semesters.
  • Section 3: Research Advisor Information - First and Last Name, S&T Email, Department.
  • Section 4: Research Project Information - Is this a Group Project, List Other Participants, Project Title, Short OURE abstract, Description of students role.
  • Section 5: Offer Letter, Scholarship, and Final Report Information.

The Writing and Communication Center is a tremendous source for feedback and assistance about your OURE reports and reflections. From brainstorming to polishing, the Writing Center can help you at any stage of your writing process. Please visit their website for more information: https://writingcenter.mst.edu/. You can also email them at writing@mst.edu

The OURE program encourages students to seek research support at the Curtis Laws Wilson Library. Research librarians are available to help applicants conduct research in any subject area. Please schedule an appointment here.

S&T graduate reflects on her research adventure and imminent career

In one of the world’s oldest tropical rainforests, Lilly Germeroth, a 2020 Missouri S&T graduate in biological sciences, says she experienced a eureka moment while conducting research last summer.

“My research experience in Malaysian Borneo helped me realize my passion for studying ecosystems and largely defined my scientific career,” says Germeroth. “And engaging in research that involved agriculture, community ecology, conservation and cultural literacy — from the initial planning, through the field surveys, to preparing a manuscript — allowed me to grow exponentially as an early career scientist.” Read More

Department Coordinator Email Phone Address
Arts, Languages & Philosophy Michael Peterson mpeterson@mst.edu 4869 211 Castleman Hall
Biological Sciences Katie Shannon shannonk@mst.edu 6336 231 Schrenk Hall
Business & Information Technology Bih-Ru Lea leabi@mst.edu 6436 102A Fulton Hall
Chemical & Biochemical Engineering Jee-Ching Wang jcwang@mst.edu 6705 210H Bertelsmeyer Hall
Chemistry Risheng Wang wangri@mst.edu 7729 227 Schrenk Hall
Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering Jianmin Wang wangjia@mst.edu 7503 223 Civil Engineering
Computer Science Ricardo Morales ricardom@mst.edu 6350 340 Comp Science
Earth Sciences & Engineering Kelly Liu liukh@mst.edu 6724 129 McNutt Hall
Economics Mahelet Fikru fikruma@mst.edu 6495 101 Harris Hall
Education Beth Kania-Gosche bkaniagosche@mst.edu 4120 214 Centennial Hall
Electrical & Computer Engineering Kristen Donnell kmdgfd@mst.edu 6229 216 Emerson Hall
Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Joan Schuman schumanj@mst.edu 6112 223 Engr. Mgmt
English & Technical Communication Eric Bryan bryane@mst.edu 4622 221 HSS
History & Political Science Justin Pope popejj@mst.edu 6126 123 HSS
Materials Science & Engineering Arezoo Emdadi emdadia@mst.edu 4796 B47 McNutt Hall
Mathematics
Statistics		 Robert Paige paigero@mst.edu 4907 301 Rolla Building
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Jonghyun Park parkjonghy@mst.edu 4699 127 Toomey Hall
Mining & Explosives Engineering Catherine Johnson johnsonce@mst.edu 4258 326 McNutt Hall
Nuclear Engineering & Radiation Science Syed Alam alams@mst.edu 4881 228 Fulton Hall
Physics Alexey Yamilov yamilov@mst.edu 6793 102 Physics
Psychological Science Matthew Ng mnn92@mst.edu 4937 136 HSS