General News

Trinity University’s Rubén R. Dupertuis Selected as a 2020 CUR–Arts and Humanities Faculty Mentor Awardee

Rubén R. Dupertuis, associate professor and department chair of religion at Trinity University in Texas, has been selected as a 2020 CUR–Arts and Humanities Faculty Mentor Awardee.

Kennesaw State University’s Charles Parrott Selected as a 2020 CUR–Arts and Humanities Faculty Mentor Awardee

Charles Parrott, associate professor in the Department of Theater & Performance Studies at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA, has been selected as a 2020 CUR–Arts and Humanities Faculty Mentor Awardee.

New CUR Executive Board Members Elected

CUR announced the results of its recent Executive Board election. John Barthell, Donna Charlevoix, Niharika Nath, Karen K. Resendes, and Binod Tiwari will take their board seats in summer 2020.

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to Host 2023 National Conference on Undergraduate Research

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will host the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in spring 2023.

CUR’s First Virtual Posters on the Hill Showcases Undergraduate Research to Policymakers, Scholars, and the Public

On April 21, students from institutions across the nation will participate in the 2020 Posters on the Hill event, sponsored by CUR with support from the American Chemical Society and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers-USA. This year, because of COVID-19 challenges, undergraduate researchers and faculty mentors from institutions such as Butler University, California State University–Fullerton, and University of Chicago will share their research online.

CUR Statement on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

CUR statement on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

CUR’s Chemistry Division Selects 2020 Outstanding Mentorship Awardees

The CUR Chemistry Division has selected the following recipients for its 2020 Outstanding Mentorship Award: Geneive Henry (Susquehanna University), James A. Phillips (University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire), and Aimée Tomlinson (University of North Georgia).

Steven J. Miller Selected as 2020 CUR-Goldwater Scholars Faculty Mentor Awardee

Steven J. Miller, professor of mathematics at Williams College, has been selected as the 2020 Council on Undergraduate Research-Goldwater Scholars Faculty Mentor Awardee. The award consists of a plaque and $5,000 for the awardee’s research program and/or undergraduate researchers.

Michael Dorff (BYU), George C. Shields (Furman U) Honored as 2020 CUR Fellows

Michael Dorff (Brigham Young University) and George C. Shields (Furman University) are the latest Fellows of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) to be honored for their leadership and service as role models for those involved in undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activities.