The College of Education Dean's Undergraduate Research Award, sponsored by the College of Education and the Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success, recognizes outstanding research and innovative work in projects focused on educational foundations, family and human services, educational and social service leadership, communication disorders and special education. Eligibility Critieria: Must be enrolled in a College of Education Program or conduct research affiliated with a College of Education research unit or faculty member. Award Amounts: One (1) $300 Award; One (1) $100 Honorable Mention Award.
Current Recipients
Molly Katz '25 & Oliva Nicholson '24
Majors: Family and Human Services
Project: "Cyber Spillover: Youth, Parent, and School Administrators' Report on Youth Technology and Effects"
2024 $300 Award
Rachel Rinelli '25
Major: English, Political Science
Project: "Socioecological State Solutions to Minimize Further Youth Harm Amid Rise in Oregon Addiction Crisis"
2024 $100 Award
Prior Recipients
Julia Rehmann '23
Major: Family and Human Services
Project: "Gender differences in externalizing and internalizing behaviors for children of incarcerated parents"
2022 $100 Award
Madeleine Smith '24
Major: Education, Psychology, Neuroscience
Project: "The Relationship Between Students' Approach to Learning and Future Thinking in a Science Class"
2022 $300 Award