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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Explore Programs Offered

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Book Our Spaces Here

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I-CUREUS Information

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How To Use Our 3-D Printers

Featured Stories

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Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Apply to I-CUREUS!

The application form for the 2017-2018 I-CUREUS Program is now open and available to applicants. Please refer to the general information for I-CUREUS should you wish to see what's new this year and for information about the program. Note: applications take a... More

The application form for the 2017-2018 I-CUREUS Program is now open and available to applicants. Please refer to the general information for I-CUREUS should you wish to see what's new this year and for information about the program. Note: applications take a minimum of 3-weeks to process. No applicants should plan to start their... More

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Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Director Wins Prestigious Award

Alan Steele, the Director of the Discovery Centre, earlier this spring, has won the 3M Teaching Fellowship. He is one of only ten to be awarded the honour each year by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) and 3M Canada. Carleton... More

Alan Steele, the Director of the Discovery Centre, earlier this spring, has won the 3M Teaching Fellowship. He is one of only ten to be awarded the honour each year by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) and 3M Canada. Carleton Stories and the Carleton Newsroom have highlighted Alan's inspiring... More

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Thursday, June 8, 2017

Give New Tech a Try!

Every Wednesday afternoon (from 1-4pm) this summer; the Discovery Centre will host an opportunity for faculty and staff to try out technology. The Gaming Lab has a new 4K TV, PlayStation Virtual Reality, Hololens, Oculus Rift as well as MacOdrum Library's... More

Every Wednesday afternoon (from 1-4pm) this summer; the Discovery Centre will host an opportunity for faculty and staff to try out technology. The Gaming Lab has a new 4K TV, PlayStation Virtual Reality, Hololens, Oculus Rift as well as MacOdrum Library's ever growing gaming collection with over 600 titles. Send your ideas for teaching,... More

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