Scholarly Innovation & Student Research

The FGCUScholar Ambassador program is a registered RSO that empowers student leaders by acting as peer mentors to engage other students in scholarly activities and disseminating research opportunities. They help students realize more meaningful and representative experiences within their college, such as engagement in undergraduate research, creative endeavors, and other scholarly and professional development experiences. For more information on the FGCUScholar Ambassador program, contact Santiago Luaces at sluaces@fgcu.edu, (239) 745-4596. 

FGCU student-scholars take advantage of opportunities to disseminate their work in professional venues. In AY 2024–25:

• SISR provided 89 research assistantships
• 120 students were awarded research funds from SISR to conduct their research or to present their research at an off-campus conference.

SISR's support of student research creates opportunities for high-impact learning experiences that build transferable skills, connecting to FGCU's Strategic Plan Goals (1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 2.3, 3.3, 3.5, and 5.3).