The Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program: Involving Undergraduates in the University\u27s Research Mission

The Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) was originally developed to increase the retention and improve the academic performance of underrepresented minority students at the University of Michigan. The program\u27s history, components and expansion will be covered. This session should particularly benefit those interested in learning about the structure of the program or are interested in developing their own such program