Undergraduate Research Week
This is a national celebration in which CUR showcases what other campuses are doing to celebrate undergraduate research, congratulate students, and thank those faculty and mentors who have helped guide the way.
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An International Discussion on Undergraduate Research – Online Gathering
This online gathering hosted by CUR's At-Large division will bring together colleagues from the USA, Canada, and beyond the pond for an international discussion of undergraduate research. Following presentations from an international panel, discussions in breakout rooms will focus on individual aspects of undergraduate research, and then open forum conversation for knowledge exchange and to answer questions.
Students as Collaborators: An MCS Division Webinar
This webinar is hosted by the Mathematical, Statistical, and Computing Sciences Division of CUR but is open to the entire undergraduate research community.
In this talk, Dominic Klyve will share some of his experiences with student research, with a focus on what the students bring to the work.
Dominic Klyve is a Professor of Mathematics at Central Washington University and a 2022 MCS Faculty Mentor awardee.
CUR Award Celebration Ceremony 2023-2024
Join the undergraduate research community in celebrating this year's past awardees. From AURA, CUR Fellows Award for Excellence in UR Leadership, CUR-Goldwater Scholars Faculty Mentor Award, CURAH Faculty Mentor Endowment […]
Proposal Writing Institute 2024
Registration closed on May 22, 2024.
This institute will bring together faculty and administrators interested in preparing proposals for submission to external funding agencies. The multi-day institute will consist of one-on-one work with a mentor, writing, small-group discussions, and critiquing of proposals. The institute has been developed to assist novice to experienced proposal writers in drafting complete proposals for submission.
SPUR Virtual Office Hours with Patricia A. Mabrouk, SPUR Editor-in-Chief
Do you have an idea for a communication or full paper, and would you like to explore its fit with SPUR? Or perhaps you have an idea for a proposal for a themed issue that you would like to champion? Maybe you would like to offer feedback on your experiences as a reader, author, or reviewer for SPUR? Whatever your questions, comments, ideas, or concerns, we would love to hear from you. Join us for virtual office hours with Patricia A. Mabrouk, SPUR’s Editor-in-Chief at 1 - 2 PM ET on Monday, September 30, 2024.
How Can I Get More Involved with CUR? Taking that Next Step to be an Elected Leader
Join members from the CUR Nominations and Leadership Development Committee (NLDC) as they open up conversations on the organizational structure, how you, as a CUR member, can take the next step in becoming an elected leader, and the importance of giving back to your undergraduate research community. CUR’s nominations cycle for various elected leadership roles opens on October 15. What better way to get information on how the process works, why it’s important to stay connected, and insights into nominating yourself from the committee charged with identifying and recruiting candidates? Get excited about this upcoming election cycle and stay informed about the volunteer leadership within CUR.
Community Hour: An Online Gathering for CUR Members hosted by the CUR DEI Committee
Feeling disconnected? The DEI Committee invites all CUR members to build community together. In this informal virtual meeting, participants will learn about ways to stay connected with CUR throughout the year, and members of the DEI Committee will host smaller “connection rooms” to meet colleagues and explore collaborative opportunities.
Author Insights: Why the Characteristics of Excellence in Undergraduate Research (COEUR) 2.0?
At this free webinar, the COEUR 2.0 authors will discuss the reasons for updating COEUR, touching on the need to address new challenges in higher education, such as digital transformation, the growing emphasis on inclusivity, workforce development, and the increased demand for high-impact practices.
Grant Dialogues 2025
Grant Dialogues provides an opportunity for the UR community to discuss the many available possibilities of funding and grants with grant experts, federal agency program officers and other grant funders.