The university also has an undergraduate minor in cognitive science. Many of the center's faculty supervise work-study students through their various laboratories and research projects. On average, more than 60 undergraduates at a time are actively pursuing studies in cognitive science, through the degree program, the minor, or various courses developed by center faculty. In addition to the primary disciplines that make up the Center, the students are drawn from such diverse fields as anthropology, nursing, and South Asian studies. The Center for Advanced Cement-Based Materials works closely with its industrial affiliates and local industry leaders to expose students to reserch experiences in both the acedemic and industrial atmosphere.
Students spend a portion of their time in the laboratories of local companies.
When undergraduate students are mentors and teachers for younger students, everyone learns. Younger students learn about new ideas while the older students learn to communicate these ideas effectively. Several STC programs involving K-12 and undergraduate students generate an enthusiasm that is continually reinforced for all of the program participants. The students participate as part of an independent study class. These undergraduates also receive a unique educational experience, as they learn to communicate their own love of science to children and primary school teachers.