Curiosity in Context

Choosing a research project, or even a major, can feel as overwhelming as “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It might even feel like defining the purpose of your existence. Unfortunately, we don’t have the answer to the meaning of life, but we encourage you to stay curious about your experiences and the next steps forward—and understand that you’re developing skills for the journey (even on days when you feel lost). Choosing a research project, or even a major, can feel as overwhelming as “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It might even feel like defining the purpose of your existence. Unfortunately, we don’t have the answer to the meaning of life, but we encourage you to stay curious about your experiences and the next steps forward—and understand that you’re developing skills for the journey (even on days when you feel lost).

Call for Participants

Developed and hosted in Boulder since 2018, UROP's Sidewalk Symposium invites undergraduates to share their research and creative presentations with chalk on campus walkways. UROP welcomes undergraduates at any stage of their project to participate.

Register for UROP's Sidewalk Symposium by Oct. 5, 2026

Celebrating 40 Years

ĂŰĚŇ´«Ă˝ĆĆ˝â°ćĎÂÔŘ has an expansive history engaging undergraduates in the research and creative life of the campus dating to the creation of UROP in 1986.

Celebrating 40 Years of Opportunities