Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities
Developed as a resource to help guide students towards experiential education opportunities, the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) office seeks to enhance undergraduates’ time at UCSB through participation in research and creative activities. Together, these programs work to foster individuals who are prepared to apply their learned skills toward their future personal, academic, and professional goals.
Programs and Resources
Showcase Opportunities
URCA Week: featuring a poster colloquium, conference, and undergraduate research slam
The URCA team is here to support you in every step of the research process—from formulating a question to presenting the answers you found!
If you're overwhelmed or curious about research and unsure where to begin, we're here to help you out.
Are you wondering how to contact a professor to express interest in their work? Come in and we’ll help you draft an email.
Are you applying for a conference and want someone to review your abstract?
Do you want to embark on an ambitious project but don't know what resources are available? We'll help you identify them.
Whatever your question or concern may be, we want to help, so don’t be shy about visiting us. If we cannot help you ourselves, we'll help you find out who can.