Research and Inquiry

Environmental Research Opportunities

Collaborative Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (CURI)

The CURI program provides opportunities for St. Olaf students from all academic disciplines to gain an in-depth understanding of a particular subject through working closely with a St. Olaf faculty member in a research framework. Many CURI research projects relate to issues of environment and sustainability. These research collaborations take place during both the summer and the academic year. The CURI program provides funding for students to disseminate their research to a wider audience by presenting at conferences or in other appropriate venues.

Research with Local & Global Partners  

At least fifteen faculty members engage in scholarly work associated with environmental sustainability concerns spanning local to global scales. Many of these same faculty participate in the environmental studies department while others see an environmental context as a rich space for scholarship and creative output that can lead to social and environmental change.

Independent Study/Independent Research

Students interested in conducting research have opportunities to partner with faculty to pursue research through 297 and 398 numbered courses during the academic year.