Center for Undergraduate Research and Creativity (CURC)

A sloth lies on its back on a white towel while three medical professionals examine it using a stethoscope. One person in mint green scrubs and an Airband mask listens to the animal’s chest, another in blue scrubs watches closely, and a third holds the sloth's limb steady. The scene takes place indoors with visible structural beams and equipment boxes nearby.
A portrait of three women outdoors holding large black-and-white posters depicting smiling faces in front of a street scene with palm trees, a lamp post labeled No Parking Any Time, and buildings visible in the background on an overcast day.
A rear photo of a group of FSW study abroad students in Florence, Italy within the Donatello Room in the Museo Nazionale del Bargello sitting at the front of the Donatello statute sketching.

FSW’s Center for Undergraduate Research and Creativity (CURC) connects students with mentored, hands-on research and creative projects that develop practical, analytical, and professional skills. Through real-world experiences with faculty mentors, students apply their knowledge, build experience-based job skills, and prepare for their academic and career goals.

CONTACT US:

Dr. Katharine O'Connor, Director (239) 432-6768 Katharine.O'Connor@fsw.edu Office: I-114B (Lee Campus) Florida SouthWestern State College 8099 College Parkway Fort Myers, Florida 33919

Courtney Daniels, Coordinator (239)433-6993 Courtney.Daniels@fsw.edu Office: I-114C (Lee Campus) Florida SouthWestern State College 8099 College Parkway Fort Myers, Florida 33919

Prof. Jordan Donini, SoPAS Chair (CURC) (239) 732-3700 Jordan.Donini@fsw.edu Office: N-221 (Collier Campus) Florida SouthWestern State College 7505 Grand Lely Dr Naples, FL 34113