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The Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering's (WSCOE) Scott Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE Program) pairs first- and second-year engineering students with faculty mentors to engage in meaningful, hands-on, research activities and projects that help students better understand the types of problems engineers face and how to solve them. Benefits of the program include gaining research experience, exploring major/career interests, closely working with a faculty mentor, learning/practicing technical skills, getting paid for meaningful work, and enhancing student resumes.

 

SURE students will work 5-10 hours per week throughout the spring 2026 semester in a research lab supervised by a faculty mentor and/or graduate research assistant (GRA). The program culminates with the SURE Poster Fair where students will showcase their research to donors, university/college leadership, faculty/staff, and family and friends. 

 

Essential Duties and Expectations

While there is considerable flexibility on what the SURE experience can look like from lab-to-lab and student-to-student, it is expected that all students will:

 

  • Professionally communicate with and respond to SURE Program coordinators, faculty mentors, and GRAs via email, phone, text, or in-person, in a timely manner.
  • Work 5-10 hours/week on an engineering research project, assisting faculty and graduate students in performing experiments, collecting data, and documenting results throughout the entirety of the spring term.
  • Meet periodically (e.g. weekly or bi-weekly) with their matched faculty mentor/GRA.
  • Complete any required training in a timely manner.
  • Attend the following events:
    • Hiring meeting – Wednesday, November 5, 2026 (5:00 – 6:00 PM MT),
    • Kickoff meeting – Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (time TBA),
    • Poster workshop – Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (time TBA).
  • Develop and present a professional research poster, meeting all deadlines:
    • Web overview due Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (11:59 PM MT),
    • Draft poster (electronic version only) due Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (11:59 PM MT), 
    • Final poster (printed and electronic versions) due Friday, April 24, 2026 (4:00 PM MT).
    • SURE Poster Fair - Thursday, April 30, 2026 (4:15 – 6:30 PM MT).
  • Complete the SURE evaluation survey before the end of the program.
  • Submit work hours using CSU's Time Clock Plus system in a timely manner and according to the bi-weekly pay period schedule.

Failure to meet the SURE expectations may result in termination of your position.

Colorado State University may conduct background checks on final candidates.

Employee benefit information can be found on HR’s Website at https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/