Undergraduate research engagement provides students with several benefits including developing research skills, increasing self-confidence, and effectively communicating knowledge. It also helps students clarify potential career paths and increases retention in science majors by promoting active and reflective learning through research experiences that coincide with the learning process.

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Assumed Benefits of Undergraduate Research
Engagement
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 Research skills developed
 Promotes self confidence
 Effectively present and communicate knowledge
 Clarification about career paths

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Benefits Cont’d
 Increases retention in science majors
 Promotes active and reflective learning
 Research coincides with learning