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Creative Inquiry + Undergraduate Research

CI + UR

Creative Inquiry (CI) is Clemson University’s unique combination of undergraduate research, experiential learning and cross-disciplinary interactions. Each year, approximately 4,500 undergraduate students in all disciplines engage in approximately 400 team-based multi-semester research projects mentored by faculty, post-doctoral researchers and graduate students. Since 2005, more than 72,000 students have engaged in more than 2,500 CI projects.

In alignment with Clemson Elevate pillars we:

  • Provide experiential learning opportunities to all undergraduates to support the #1 student experience
  • Support research ascension by facilitating undergraduate opportunities to advance research
  • Enable projects to serve the state through community-based research and outreach activities
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Collaborative Project-Based Learning in Higher Education: Case Studies

The Creative Inquiry + Undergraduate Research program was cited as one of 17 model programs across the country by Duke University in its open-access publication “Collaborative Project-Based Learning in Higher Education: Case Studies.”

Clemson’s program was highlighted in the category of reaching more than 750 students per year. Other universities included in that category include Duke, Georgia Tech, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Ball State University. Creative Inquiry impacted more undergraduate students annually than did any other program in the report.

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CI + UR Today

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CI + UR Events

Click below for more information about the Focus on Creative Inquiry Poster Forum, Clemson Student Research Forum and other CI + UR Events

Summer CI + UR

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Decipher Magazine

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Creative Inquiry + Undergraduate Research
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