UL Lafayette Advance Student Research

New Undergraduate Research opportunity alert!

Louisiana NSF EPSCoR currently has new program competitions open for 2026 via the Louisiana Networks of Excellence for Tomorrow collaborative project.

The SURE (Supervised Undergraduate Research Program) program seeks to contribute to the LA-NEXT vision by fostering opportunities for students to conduct supervised research under the mentorship of a faculty member.

Proposal Deadline June 3, 2026

Scan the QR code for more information and eligibility!

Read about two of our Spring 2026 ASRE Pathways Completers’ research! 🤟

“We didn't realize we were contributing to a groundbreaking discovery in climate research.”

What started as an undergraduate research project became a groundbreaking discovery hidden in the leaves of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s iconic live oaks.🌳

Students Izamary Lara and Clinton Vincent discovered carbon isotope ratios lower than previously recorded for other oaks, anywhere in the world, by studying the leaves from the oak trees across campus.

Their work, supported by the Vernon and Ruby Langlinais Endowed and Non-Endowed Research Funds in Sciences, highlights the powerful impact of philanthropy on student discovery and innovation at UL Lafayette.

Learn more about their research: give.louisiana.edu/news-events/news/20260518/how-one-family%E2%80%99s-philanthropic-investment-student-research-supported

Congratulations to one of Advance’s undergraduate student workers who graduated today with his bachelor’s degree!!

Jacques Laughlin-Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Thank you for all the work you have done for the Advance office and congratulations on your well deserved graduation! We will miss you, but look forward to all you accomplish in graduate school! Best wishes for a bright and successful future!

5 of these outstanding graduates are also ASRE Pathways Completers this Spring semester! Congratulations Abbey, Torin, Alexandra, Sydnei, and Emma! We are so proud of all your hard work! 🎓

STEM Extravaganza is happening today! Advance-SRP and have an anatomy scavenger hunt, with the Library of Things, and so much more! Excited to encourage junior high students in STEM fields!

Are you on campus this summer? Want to complete some of your required workshops for your ASRE Pathway? We got you covered with the Summer Workshop Series coming up! Mark your calendars this summer for ASRE approved workshops this summer! They are free but you must RSVP as spots are limited! Scan the QR code for time, location, and RSVP information.

New Undergraduate Award Alert! The Frank De Caro Memorial Undergraduate Award application is now open. Applications are due by June 15 and can be submitted via email to [email protected]. Scan the QR code for more information!