Office of Student Research

Mission: The Office of Student Research facilitates participation in student research and provides professional development for students.  The mission of this office is to foster student engagement and experiential learning and enrich the educational experience of students by promoting research, scholarship, and creative activities through faculty/student mentoring relationships.

The Office of Student Research (OSR) supports students who participate in independent research or research as part of a class by assisting students in developing, conducting, and presenting research and creative activities. Participation in research and inquiry promotes a culture of research, scholarship, and student engagement, prepares students to address the unsolved problems of the future, and supports the development of citizen leaders. Through encouraging participation in research and inquiry, the Office of Student Research enriches the overall educational experience for students at Longwood University.

What Is Research?

Research is the process where a person:

ASKS a question with no immediate answer

FINDS the best sources or evidence to answer the question

SHARES the answer with others

Scholars ranging from scientists to sculptors pursue answers to questions. Students who undertake research gain confidence to work independently, experience in working collaboratively, refined information literacy abilities and communication skills. Graduate school programs and potential employers value such experiences. Faculty members enjoy more positive perceptions of their jobs through increased contact with students, pursue topics that go beyond their courses and enhance their own research through collaboration with students.

News and Accomplishments

Have a publication? Presented at a conference? Win an award for your research? Share your news and accomplishments at Student Presentations, Publications, and Accomplishments