MURAL (Mentored Undergraduate Research and Applied Learning) projects are structured, faculty‑led opportunities for students to earn academic credit while working closely with RSENR faculty on real research or applied projects. Through MURALs, students join a small mentoring cohort and gain hands‑on experience—whether in fieldwork, data analysis, policy work, community‑engaged projects, or creative scholarship—while developing skills that go far beyond the classroom. Students benefit from individualized mentoring, meaningful academic deliverables, and the chance to explore interests, build professional readiness, and clarify future academic or career goals. If you’re looking for a deeper, more personalized learning experience that connects coursework to real‑world impact, a MURAL project is a powerful way to do that.