Rizalia Klausmeyer Research and teaching are not separate functions of the Baylor experience, but rather inform one another and enhance engaged learning for students. In this Baylor Connections, Dr. Rizalia Klausmeyer, director of the Office of Undergraduate Research in Baylor’s Office of Engaged Learning, describes the impact of research experiences for students and shares ways they can get involved in research across a variety of disciplines. Transcript Derek Smith: Hello, and welcome to Baylor Connections, a conversation series with the people shaping our future. Each week we go in depth with Baylor leaders, professors, and more, discussing important topics in higher education, research and student life. I'm Derek Smith and we are talking undergraduate research today with Dr. Rizalia Klausmeyer. Dr. Klausmeyer is the director of undergraduate research in Baylor's Office of Engaged Learning, and is a senior lecturer in chemistry and biochemistry. She joined the Baylor faculty in 2000 and has served as associate director of the Office of Pre-health Studies and program director of Science and Health LLC. In 2018 she became the director of the Office of Undergraduate Research, which offers a variety of resources to help undergraduate students engage in dynamic opportunities to pursue faculty guided research here at Baylor. There's lots of opportunities for students and, Dr. Klausmeyer, we're excited to talk to you about that today. Thanks so much for joining us here on Baylor Connections.