Undergraduate Research at Mesa Community College is a form of creative, inquiry-based learning in which students explore data-driven questions to deepen their understanding of the natural and cultural world. This experience-based, imaginative, and active learning approach connects students to real-world contexts, including social and civic engagement.
At MCC, the Life Science Department is highly committed to this model, offering both special project courses and Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) embedded within standard classes such as BIO 181 and BIO 107.
Additionally, we are proud participants in the SEA-PHAGES program, a national research initiative in collaboration with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI).
Students honored during symposium showcasing undergraduate research
MCC students earn recognition for undergraduate research
Click here to learn more about the Undergraduate Research Program at MCC