Arts + Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience (ASURE)

An academic adventure for curious + creative freshmen

In the College, we believe that learning should take you places you’ve never been and make you think in ways you’ve never thought before. The Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience (ASURE) is your key to academic success.

ASURE combines the best practices of liberal arts and sciences learning—teaching and mentorship, problem-solving challenges, faculty-led lab research, and project-based learning experiences. Whatever path you choose after graduation, ASURE will prepare you to question critically, think logically, communicate clearly, act creatively, and live ethically—qualities we in the College believe necessary for you to pursue a successful and meaningful life.

What is ASURE?

The Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience allows freshmen to engage in research and creative activity with a faculty member—something that is often reserved for students later in their undergraduate careers. We believe it can be a defining experience in your first year at IU. While earning credit toward your degree through coursework, project-based learning, and lab work, you’ll encounter fascinating ideas and pursue questions of your own—all with the support of a community of enthusiastic learners and engaged faculty.