Now Accepting Applications for Engineering Division Mentor Award
The Engineering Division of the Council on Undergraduate Research requests nominations for our mentoring and leadership awards.
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Now Accepting Applications for Arts and Humanities Student Scholarship
The Division of Arts and Humanities is offering four $300 scholarships to support undergraduate student research and creative inquiry projects at any stage of development up to and including presentation. The goal of this funding is to encourage diverse, innovative, and engaged UR in the disciplines defined by CUR as arts and humanities.
An Interdisciplinary Connection Tessa Jennings has made the most of her undergraduate research opportunities
Tessa Jennings found a passion for plant sciences as a high school FFA student participating in career development events. That passion has continued to grow as a student at the University of Missouri – especially after being selected as a member of the Freshman Research in Plants (FRIPS) Program in 2018.
Now Accepting Applications for UR Support Award
In memory of CURPA Councilor Nadine Barlow, a limited number of Undergraduate Research Support Awards (URSA), with a maximum amount of $500 each, will be offered to help undergraduates (1) conduct faculty-mentored research, (2) present their research at national conferences, or (3) publish their research in peer-reviewed journals.
ASP Researcher Spotlight Ho Lun Chan
Ho Lun had the initial idea of creating a multi-function protective coating that could be used for high temperature fuel cell in aircraft engines. Learning from his previous ASP mentor (Alex Jalbuena) that Dr. Ravi is an open-minded person who recruits students based on their dedication, he decided to start sitting-in in Dr. Ravi’s weekly research meetings and eventually showcase his idea to him.
USF’s Collins Selected as 2020 CUR Geosciences Undergraduate Research Mentor Awardee
Jennifer Collins, professor in the School of Geosciences at the University of South Florida, has been selected as the 2020 CUR Geosciences Undergraduate Research Mentor Awardee.
CUR’s First Virtual National Conference on Undergraduate Research Will Highlight Student Projects from across the Globe
On April 12-14, 2021, students from colleges and universities from around the world will participate in the 2021 virtual National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), coming together online to share their research in all academic disciplines.
Be a Volunteer Leader in CUR – Fall 2020 Nominations
CUR is able to fulfill its mission because of our volunteers! Are you passionate about undergraduate research? Would you like to get more involved? The deadline for nominations is November 15.
New undergraduate research could help analyze COVID-19 crisis
Academic research is the backbone of the university. Though universities are increasingly acting like businesses with hyper-fixations on profit and the bottom line, research is still the most vital function of any academic institution
Roadrunners continue undergraduate research while studying virtually
When the university shifted mid–spring semester to fully remote learning in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, Roadrunners conducting and supporting undergraduate research efforts pivoted quickly to continue their scholarly work.