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STR 2024-25 Advocacy Program Submission Window Closes

The STR Program is a valuable resource for teaching your undergraduate research students communication tools for translating research into understandable language while also communicating the impact, potential impact, and opportunities this research can have. Participants will serve as CUR Advocacy Ambassadors and learn how to advocate for the impact of research with media contacts, community members, funding agencies, and governmental representatives.

Perspectives on Excellence in Undergraduate Research from Four Engineering Division Leadership and Mentorship Award Winners

The CUR Engineering Division invites the undergraduate research community to attend and draw on the expertise from four of the CUR Engineering Division Leadership and Mentorship award winners: Beena Ajmera (2022), Heather Dillon (2024),  Ala Qattawi (2024), and Rana Zakerzadeh (2023). Each awardee will present for a few minutes on their approach to undergraduate research, followed by a Q&A panel discussion.

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.

Biology Student Travel Grants Fall 2024 Deadline

The Biology Division of CUR is offering a limited number of travel grants, up to $250 each, for undergraduate students presenting original biological research results at discipline-specific regional or national meetings, or a meeting focused on underrepresented populations such as SACNAS, ABRCMS, or AISES in Fall 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.

Strategies for Mentoring Undergraduate Researchers in Physics & Astronomy

Open to the entire undergraduate research community, with a focus on physics and astronomy mentors; this free webinar will provide an introduction to conducting research with undergraduates, share best practices using case studies, suggest useful resources, and discuss potential grant programs.

Social Sciences Undergraduate Conference Awards Fall 2024 Deadline

The Social Sciences Division of CUR is offering a limited number of grants, up to $400 each, for undergraduate students presenting the results of research that they have conducted at a national or international, discipline-specific meeting (in person or virtually) during the academic year 2024-2025. This award will also reopen and be awarded in the Spring.

SPUR Call for Proposals Deadline: Mentorship Best Practices in URSCI

For this theme issue of SPUR, articles of 2,000–3,500 words and communications of 1,500 words are sought that examine mentorship within undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative inquiry. We are keen for undergraduate research professionals from across the globe to share their perspectives, insights, and best practices on mentorship across diverse academic settings.