Community Engaged Research & Creative Activity

The College of Arts & Sciences conducts community engaged research and creative activity that makes a positive, lasting impact in our region and across the state of North Dakota.

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Peer Mentoring Program

The College of Arts and Sciences Peer Mentor program was developed to encourage and support students toward success, personally, socially and academically. The main purpose is to enhance the college experience by creating a positive and supportive community of peers; a welcoming environment of students who are available to advise, listen and share experiences.

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Turn Learning Into Experience

Discover how hands-on learning opportunities—like research, internships, study abroad, and service-learning—help Arts and Sciences students gain real-world skills and make a lasting impact.

ROPES

Research Opportunities for Engaging Students

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Summer REU

Research Experience for Undergraduates

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Fostering CHANGE

Research Opportunity for Recent College Graduates

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Center for Writers

No-cost writing support to NDSU undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff.

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Math Emporium

A hybrid course that connects lecture, technology, and just-in-time tutoring.

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Journal Clubs

Nurture your passion for learning and discovery with NDSU Journal Clubs.

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Learning Assistants Program

The Learning Assistants program partners talented undergraduates with faculty teaching large-enrollment courses to create learner-centered classrooms that are conceptually driven, cognitively challenging, and authentic to the discipline. LAs’ primary responsibilities include working with small teams of students, either within a large-lecture meeting, in recitation, and/or in office hours.