Figure 1. Networking Map Incorporating Undergraduate Research into the First and Second Years of College at the University of Wisconsin-Stout Tina Lee, Markie L. C. Twist, Mariah Pellowski & Eric Huse University of Wisconsin-Stout Background • The University of Wisconsin-Stout (UW-Stout) has become an "applied research institute" (Bomar et al., 2014). • The definition of research at this university is the following, “The original, uniquely human endeavors that contribute intellectually or creatively to a discipline.” • In undergoing the transition to becoming an applied research institute, one of the key areas identified as needing greater attention is greater opportunity for undergraduate research involvement, particularly in a student's first or second year of college. • Mixed data study of faculty/academic staff who are engaging in applied research with undergraduate students • Questions asked on mixed data instrument were based on scholarly literature (Blumer et al., 2014; Mumford et al., 2007; Thrush et al., 2007) • The survey was administered via two different procedures • Procedure 1: Questions were asked verbally in face-to-face meetings between undergraduate research assistant • Procedure 2: Questions were asked and responded to via online survey • The survey had two versions: • Original, long version with a total of 35 questions • Shorter version with a total of 18 questions Methodology Discussion & Implications Results • Challenges working 1 st and 2 nd year UG research • Students lack skills/knowledge, commitment, confidence, initiative • Resources needed for UG research • Money/funding, release time, supplies/equipment, improvement to campus UG grant process • Current research culture • Multiple Cultures/Definitions of research • Faculty burnout/workload • Need for money and resources References • Blumer, M. L. C., Buchanan, E. A., & Klucarich, J. (2014). Perceptions of the culture, productivity, and dissemination of research at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Menomonie, WI: University of Wisconsin-Stout Center for Applied Ethics. • Bomar, C., Lume, C. M., Wynn, S., Fanta, F., Brey, E., Budd, D., Neidmyer, G., Surdick, R., Lui, J., Gundala, R., Blumer, M. L. C., & Nold, S. (2014). Linking scholarly activities and the mission of a polytechnic university: UW-Stout as an emerging research institute. Menomonie, WI: University of Wisconsin-Stout. • Mumford, M. D., Murphy, S. T., Connelly, S., Hill, J. H., Antes, A. L., Brown, R. P., & Devenport, L. D. (2007). Environmental influences on ethical decision making: Climate and environmental predictors of research integrity. Ethics and Behavior, 17(4), 337-366. • Thrush, C. R., Putten, J. V., Rapp, C. G., Pearson, L. C., Berry, K. S., & O’Sullivan, P. S. (2007). Content validation of the organizational climate for research integrity survey. Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics: An International Journal, 2(4), 35-52. Survey Responses Original, Long 36 Short 20 Research Engagement Percent Class Projects 80.48% Student Designed Projects 65.85% Grant-funded Projects 56.09% Honors Contracts 53.65% McNair Scholars Projects 39.02% Other 34.14% Research Dissemination Percent Stout Research Day 82.85% National Professional Conferences 60.00% State/Regional Professional Conferences 57.14% Publication in UW-Stout Journal of Student Research 45.71% National Conference of Undergraduate Research 37.14% Posters in the Rotunda 34.28% Publications in Other Journals 28.57% Other 22.85% Research Resources Percent Research Services Support 67.64% Department Support 67.64% Professional Organizations 35.29% Other 32.35% Undergraduate Program Support 20.58% • Creating a networking map of faculty engaging in undergraduate research • Reporting mixed data regarding faculty experiences of engaging in undergraduate research