Michael Dorff (BYU), George C. Shields (Furman U) Honored as 2020 CUR Fellows
February 18, 2020
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.
Undergraduate Summer Scholarship Sparks Year-Long Research Project
February 11, 2020
Alyssa Bley may not be your typical scientist. But what is a typical scientist? “I feel a little insecure at times about science,” Bley said.
CUR Education Division Invites Applications, Student-Faculty Collaborative Research in Education Award
February 11, 2020
CUR's Education Division invites undergraduates to apply for its Student-Faculty Collaborative Research in Education Award (deadline April 1, 2020)
Faculty Travel to CUR Conference
February 11, 2020
The Education Division of CUR is offering a $500 grant to a faculty member to assist with travel to the CUR Biennial Conference in West Lafayette, IN on June 27-30, 2020.
The Education Division of CUR is offering a $500 grant to a faculty member to assist with travel to the CUR Biennial Conference in West Lafayette, IN on June 27-30, 2020.
2020 UR Course (re)design award
February 11, 2020
The Education Division of CUR is offering two $500 grants to faculty members interested in integrating undergraduate research within one of their courses. Applications are due by April 1, 2020.
Research Opens Doors for MSU Undergraduates
February 04, 2020
Katrina Lyon thought she might end up just cleaning test tubes when she signed up as an undergraduate to work in a scientific research lab at Montana State University. Instead, she’s been working on real research to find out if black raspberries can help fight stomach cancer.
Students Use a Mobile App for Undergraduate Research
January 28, 2020
Most college students have apps on their phones. You might see Snapchat, Instagram or TikTok on a typical student’s phone. Three biology sophomores at Delaware Valley University are using something a little different. They’re sharing plant science data with a global network of scientists using an app.
Nominations Sought, Excellence in Mentoring UR in the Social Sciences Award
January 22, 2020
The CUR Social Sciences Division seeks nominations for its Excellence in Mentoring Undergraduate Research in the Social Sciences Award; deadline February 20, 2020.
Deadline for CURAH Travel Awards is February 28, 2020
January 22, 2020
The Arts and Humanities Division of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CURAH) offers travel awards for students who are presenting their research in fields of the arts and humanities at NCUR or Posters on the Hill (POH) to submit an application. Based upon past practice, annually several awards are made ranging from $200 to $600 per student.) Deadline is February 28, 2020.
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