The Aresty Research Center's mission is to facilitate faculty-led undergraduate research at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Our Center enables students to learn about the process of research by connecting them with faculty mentors and projects that aid in developing their ability to create research objectives. Aresty assists hundreds of Rutgers undergraduates obtain hands-on research experiences and/or funding opportunities through our highly competitive and structured processes designed for our signature programs. The Aresty Research Center works closely with various faculty members, departments, and institutes to provide innovative research opportunities across all academic disciplines. Students of all class levels are welcome to excel and expand their undergraduate research experience through our Center. Aresty also provides a platform for students to present their research findings to the university and the general public at our annual Research Symposium.This year we are pleased to announce our newest initiative, The G.R.E.A.T. Prject, which is our first international undergraduate research opportunity in San Jose, Costa Rica.