Recently, 10 Mizzou research teams traveled to the Missouri Capitol to present their work to lawmakers and government officials as part of the University of Missouri System’s Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol.
April 6, 2026
At the University of Missouri, students get a head start in research labs across campus. Undergraduates work alongside world-class professors to test theories, expand perspectives and discover solutions to real-world problems.
Recently, 10 Mizzou research teams traveled to the Missouri Capitol to present their work to lawmakers and government officials as part of the University of Missouri System’s Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol.
Rachel Trosky is a junior nursing major at the Sinclair School of Nursing. For her project, Trosky surveyed rural nursing home administrators to determine how they’re responding to federal policy changes. Leaders cited issues such as limited resources and staffing — findings that could help inform future decisions to protect access to high-quality care. Trosky is also pursuing the Honors Certificate from the Honors College.
