Research Opportunities for Students

Undergraduate and graduate students who are looking for hands-on experience and the opportunity to collaborate with faculty in their field of study are encouraged to pursue research and creative projects at CDM.

Benefits of Research: 

  • Active involvement with CDM faculty mentors
  • Experience working as part of a research team
  • Participation in current, interdisciplinary research at DePaul
  • Course credit towards your degree
  • Opportunities for presentation and dissemination of research results
  • The rewards of academic publishing and attending conference
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Research Labs & Centers

<div class="ck-content"><p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(28,28,28);"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Newsreader, sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">CDM is host to a number of specialized labs designated to specific research areas. These labs are equipped with advanced technology, software, and experimental tools to support faculty and students in their research endeavors. Students can contact the directors of their lab for more information and research/collaboration opportunities.</span></span></p></div>

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Undergraduate Research

<div class="ck-content"><p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(28,28,28);"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Newsreader, sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">CDM provides valuable learning opportunities and financial support for undergraduate students through programs like the Undergraduate Research Assistant Program (URAP) and Motorola Solutions Foundation Scholars Program, which makes a deep investment in a diverse data science workforce by immersing underrepresented students in a rigorous research program.</span></span></p></div>

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Graduate Research Assistant Program

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Graduate Funding

<div class="ck-content"><p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(28,28,28);"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:Newsreader, sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">A limited number of funding opportunities are available for qualified MA, MS, MFA, and PhD students. These include graduate assistantships, grants, and stipends.</span></span></p></div>

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