The sixteenth annual Undergraduate Research Fair will take place Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. in 2250 Kirkhof Center (Grand River Room).

At the event, students have the opportunity to get information about participating in research and creative projects directly from faculty and staff. This gives students the choice and ability to window-shop research opportunities to find one that resonates with them. Alongside the plethora of research projects, this casual space is great for students to network and build relationships that progress their academic and professional lives.  

Participating in research and creative projects at GVSU provides an opportunity to expand students' academic experience and to explore other ways to look at the world. Attending this fair gives students insight into the culture surrounding research and provides them with a safe space to participate in it themselves. 

Research is a process of careful inquiry leading to the discovery of new information. It is not limited to certain majors but occurs in all disciplines. This variety allows students to explore different disciplines of study other than their own to expand their knowledge and explore new interests.  

Food will also be provided! 

Past participating departments:

• Annis Water Resources Institute
• Anthropology
• Biology
• Biomedical Sciences
• Cell and Molecular Biology
• Chemistry
• Classics
• College of Computing
• Environmental and Climate Science Research Group
• ExciPlex, Inc.
• Frederick Meijer Fellowships Office
• Geology
• History
• Kirkhof College of Nursing
• Mathematics
• Michigan Space Grant Consortium
• Modern Languages and Literatures
• Movement Science
• Office of Research Compliance and Integrity
• Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship
• Philosophy
• Physical Therapy & Athletic Training
• Physics
• Pierce Cedar Creek Institute
• Psychology
• School of Communications
• School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
• School of Interdisciplinary Studies
• Seidman College of Business
• Sociology
• Statistics
• TRiO, McNair Scholars Program
• University Libraries
• Van Andel Institute Graduate School