As a center for new discoveries in the liberal arts, Georgia Tech's Ivan Allen College offers a wealth of opportunities for undergraduate research. This is a substantial experience with potential to advance knowledge in a field. The undergraduate research plan includes independent, faculty-guided research and a research-based senior thesis or design project. A highlight for many students is the one-to-one mentoring by faculty who are engaged in cutting-edge research in the social sciences and humanities.
Recent Student Research Projects
- Examining the New Space Opera and its Evolution Over the Past Twenty Years
- Ignored? Developing Technologies’ Relationship to International Affairs
- Measuring the Effectiveness of South Korea's GreenGrowth Strategy
- Spanish and English Language Mixing in Social Media
- The Advancement of Economic Freedom via Promotion of Open Source Software
- The Milk of Human Corruption: Liconsa and the Persistence of Childhood Malnutrition in Mexico
- The Sociology of Diagnosis: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- TRICYCLE and the Pearl Harbor Question: Routine Espionage or a Warning
- Video Games and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Selected Research Topics
- Analysis of Themes in Science Fiction
- Causes of Homelessness
- Development of Text Animation
- Economic Development
- Energy Policy
I went to my professor sophomore year with little knowledge of what he was doing – just thinking it was really cool – and asked if I could join in. Almost immediately, I started research with him. I now have a stronger design and programming background. Research is that easy and that useful.
– Matthew, Computational Media Major
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Research Option:
- Requirements vary by School
- Projects are conducted for credit and/or pay
- Completion is noted on the student's transcript