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Present at international conferences. Meet experts in your field. Open yourself up to new possibilities and discover how you want to impact the world. There's no end to where your NMU research can bring you.
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Research at NMU
Northern Michigan University prides itself on the numerous opportunities we provide to undergraduate and graduate students to engage in high-level research projects. From uncovering the mysteries of the Aurora Borealis to conducting brain tumor and genetics research, students are able to participate in meaningful, hands-on learning that supports their educational and personal goals.
Explore this site to discover all the ways to get involved with research at NMU, or view news stories related to research at NMU.
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Celebration of Student Scholarship
The Celebration of Student Scholarship is an annual event held on the NMU campus to celebrate the scholarship and creativity of both undergraduate and graduate students in all disciplines.
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Three Minute Thesis
Each year, NMU students compete for recognition, prizes and a spot in the regional competition. Three Minute Thesis was developed by The University of Queensland (UQ) in 2008.
Trainings and Workshops
Student Trainings and Workshops
The Office of Graduate Education and Research offers training sessions for students in areas such as: thesis guidelines, research compliance, grant funding, and presenting research.
Faculty Trainings and Workshops
The Grants and Contracts Office and the Graduate Education and Research Office provide training sessions for faculty discussing, grant funding, grant writing, research compliance, and grant award management.
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At NMU, you’ll receive the perfect mix of fundamental theory and hands-on research, all wrapped up in our unique learning environment. With partnerships in place with community businesses and organizations, your research will span beyond our traditional classroom environments and into real-world settings.
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The Beaumier Upper Peninsula Heritage Center is a historical museum and educational facility on the campus of Northern Michigan University.
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While NMU has numerous state-of-the-art lab facilities right on campus, our research opportunities frequently bring students beyond our traditional walls and into the beautiful, diverse environment of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
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A collaboration between Northern Michigan University and Upper Peninsula Health Systems - Marquette, the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center exists to train the next generation of research and medical professionals, while improving patient outcomes by better understanding how brain cancer works.
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The Biology Department houses zoological collections that cover the breadth of diversity of the animal Tree of Life, ranging across most major groups of invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Established in 1974 by J. Kirwin Werner and Lewis Peters, the museum is an important resource for NMU students and faculty in their research pursuits.
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Northern's Progressive Research and Innovative Mutual Exploration (PRIME) Fund provides seed money for large projects that span disciplines. The BotEco project aims to create a sustainable community space in the old ore dock. NMU faculty from many departments collaborated on this multi-faceted project.