A place to engage in collaborative and interactive learning

Welcome to Carleton University’s centre for undergraduate research and student engagement. We are located on the fourth floor of the MacOdrum library.

We are dedicated to helping students realize their full potential through collaborative and interactive learning.

There are four program areas that the Discovery Centre offers undergraduate research, community engagement, immersive learning, and international experiences.

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Featured Stories

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Call for Nominations: Provost Scholar Award

The Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), through the Discovery Centre for Undergraduate Research and Student Engagement, invites faculty and instructors to submit nominations for the annual Provost Scholar Award. This... More

The Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), through the Discovery Centre for Undergraduate Research and Student Engagement, invites faculty and instructors to submit nominations for the annual Provost Scholar Award. This award (up to two $1,000 awards per Faculty) recognizes outstanding undergraduate students who exemplify student engagement.... More

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Friday, December 20, 2019

LAWS 4903 Student Showcase

On December 4th, Dr. Melanie Adrian’s LAWS 4903 class held a presentation showcase in the Discovery Centre, as part of their final year end assignment, in order to mobilize students and faculty alike on human rights advocacy work. Throughout the year, the... More

On December 4th, Dr. Melanie Adrian’s LAWS 4903 class held a presentation showcase in the Discovery Centre, as part of their final year end assignment, in order to mobilize students and faculty alike on human rights advocacy work. Throughout the year, the class met in the Discovery Centre’s Learning Lab. The class tackled interesting... More

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Monday, November 11, 2019

A Classroom Engaged: Biidaaban – First Light

The Game Biidaaban is an interactive VR project that demonstrates how various indigenous languages can help individuals and groups better understand our place in Canada as an urban environment.... More

The Game Biidaaban is an interactive VR project that demonstrates how various indigenous languages can help individuals and groups better understand our place in Canada as an urban environment. Biidaaban showcases Toronto, Canada through a stimulated VR time jump. In this way, participates are able to both experience the Toronto of the past, and... More

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