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Students also can work with their professors to develop a new research topic. To learn more about undergraduate research at UWM visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/our\/\">Office of Undergraduate Research<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Undergraduate research allows students to work directly with UWM professors who are world-class experts in their fields. They learn about the research process, and many gain experience using scientific equipment. For many, the work helps them refine their career goals and get valuable hands-on experience. 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