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Council on Undergraduate Research Issues Updated Definition of Undergraduate Research

The Undergraduate Research Definition Task Force of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) announced an updated definition for undergraduate research, reflecting the broadened scope for undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative inquiry as well as attention to equity, diversity, and inclusion.​

Calls for 2021-2022 Nominations

Let your voice be heard. Make a difference. Give back to your community. Nominate yourself or a colleague for the upcoming CUR Council and Executive Board elections. The deadline for nominations is November 15.

Two Maryville College UR Students Named 2021 Ledford Scholars

Two Maryville College students have been granted a total of more than $9,000 through the Appalachian College Association’s (ACA) Ledford Scholarship to fund summer research projects.

MSU’s Bird Banding Research Continues Despite COVID-19

Two fisheries and wildlife undergraduate students from Michigan State University designed and built a box that allows bird banding to be performed safely during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

CUR Executive Board Announces New Editor-in-Chief for Scholarship and Practice of Undergraduate Research

The CUR Executive Board announced the appointment of Patricia “Pam” Ann Mabrouk, professor of chemistry and chemical biology at Northeastern University in Boston, as the next editor-in-chief of Scholarship and Practice of Undergraduate Research (SPUR), the academic journal of the organization.

CUR Physics and Astronomy Division Announces 2021 Outstanding Research Mentor Awardee

CUR's Physics and Astronomy Division announces the 2021 recipient of its Outstanding Research Mentor award, which recognizes mentors in physics and astronomy for their steadfast efforts in mentoring undergraduate researchers and involves nominations by colleagues and students.

VIU Undergraduate Student Publishes Research Paper in Peer-Reviewed Journal

Genevieve van der Voort is graduating from Vancouver Island University (VIU) with a significant accomplishment under her belt – she is the lead author on a research paper published in The Canadian Entomologist.​

CUR Social Sciences Division Announces Mentoring Awardee, Undergraduate Presentation Awardees

The CUR Social Sciences Division announces the 2021 awardee for Excellence in Mentoring Undergraduate Research in the Social Sciences and additional Undergraduate Presentation awardees.

CUR Education Division Announces 2021 Awardees

The CUR Education Division announces the 2021 recipients of its Student-Faculty Collaborative Research Awards and its Course (Re)Design Awards.

Candidates for 2021 NVC Elections

The CUR General Council will elect new members to the Nominations Vetting Committee.