The mission of the Council on Undergraduate Research is to support and promote high-quality mentored
The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) and its affiliated colleges, universities, and individuals share a focus on providing undergraduate research opportunities for faculty and students at all institutions serving undergraduate students. CUR believes that faculty members enhance their teaching and contribution to society by remaining active in research and by involving undergraduates in rese
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Register by June 1 for ConnectUR 2024 to access great content, like this plenary,
Humanities Disciplines and Undergraduate Research with Beatrice Gurwitz.
https://www.cur.org/events-services/connectur/
06/08/2024
Check out this month's Featured story!
This story highlights Sidney Paulson, a senior at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and her research, which reveals the realities for students balancing jobs and academics.
https://www.cur.org/working-students-balancing-academic-and-work-lives/
6 days left to register for 2024!
This year, the conference theme is "Undergraduate Research: What’s Next?" and attendees will get insights on how has, could, or will become a tool for future exploration.
http://www.cur.org/connectur
06/07/2024
Congratulations to Dr. Karina Elizabeth Vazquez of the University of Richmond for winning the 2024 CUR Arts & Humanities Faculty Mentor Award!
Read the full press release at https://www.cur.org/richmonds-vazquez-selected-as-2024-curah-faculty-mentor-awardee/
06/07/2024
Congratulations to Dr. Naomi Lee of Northern Arizona University for winning the 2024 Silvia Ronco Innovative Mentor Award!
Read the full press release at https://www.cur.org/cur-names-naus-lee-as-silvia-ronco-innovative-mentor-2024-awardee/
Register by June 14 for ConnectUR 2024 for great content like this plenary,
Reimagining the Future of Undergraduate Research with Karen Resendes.
https://www.cur.org/events-services/connectur/
06/06/2024
We can't wait for this this ConnectUR Preconference workshop! Leveraging Career-Readiness Language in Your Research & Creative Inquiry Experiences
This highly engaging workshop will take place on Monday, June 24, 2024, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM ET in College Park, Maryland, and will be facilitated by Jeanne Mekolichick, Joe Wirgau, Leah Ellis, Abi Green, and Cora Burt.
Participants will learn to reframe how to present their undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative inquiry (URSCI) experiences in terms of transferable career readiness skills identified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as in demand by employers. The aim of these student-centered career readiness adjustments is to close the articulation gap between what students learn from their URSCI experiences and what recruiters, employers, legislators, and families seek from higher education. Participants will: (1) become familiar with the NACE career readiness competencies, (2) learn how to apply the NACE competencies to undergraduate research experiences (UREs), (3) see examples of how to apply the NACE competencies to UREs, and (4) begin an action plan for infusing NACE career readiness in your UREs.
Agenda and registration at https://www.cur.org/event/leveraging-career-readiness-language-in-your-research-creative-inquiry-experiences-connectur-2024-preconference-workshop/
Register by June 1 for ConnectUR 2024 for great content like
The Characteristics of Excellence in Undergraduate Research 2.0: What has Changed in the Last 12 Years with Lourdes Echegoyen
https://www.cur.org/events-services/connectur/
06/06/2024
Is Your Campus Ready to be Recognized for Undergraduate Research Excellence?
The application window is now open for CUR's Campus-Wide Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishments (AURA).
This award recognizes higher education institutions that have successfully implemented some or all of the Characteristics of Excellence in Undergraduate Research, have devised exemplary programs to provide high-quality research experiences to undergraduates, and have evaluated the success of these programs.
Nominations may be submitted by all types of higher education institutions. Send a Letter of Intent by July 24, 2024.
https://www.cur.org/what/recognition/aura/nominations/
2024 is for all individuals who are committed to or interested in undergraduate research and its impact on participants. This includes faculty, mentors, administrators, deans, directors, and others.
Register by June 14 at https://www.cur.org/events-services/connectur/
06/05/2024
One of the benefits of being a CUR member is full access to . This quarterly journal covers a wide range of emerging and engaging topics in undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative inquiry.
Learn more about CUR membership at https://www.cur.org/membership-community/membership/become-a-member/
Check out the latest CUR eNews to stay up-to-date with CUR resources, conferences, celebrations, and important deadlines.
Read it here: https://www.cur.org/cur-enews-june-2-2024/
06/02/2024
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 Award, Trimmer Travel Endowment Fund Award, Silvia Ronco Innovative Mentor Award, and our many divisional awards for 2023-2024. Enjoy a virtual celebration with dancing, trivia, and fun!
RSVP at https://www.cur.org/event/cur-award-ceremony-2023-2024/
05/31/2024
Congratulations to Dr. John Anderson (College of the Atlantic) for winning the 2024 CUR-Goldwater Scholars Faculty Mentor Award!
Read the full press release at https://www.cur.org/coas-anderson-selected-as-2024-cur-goldwater-scholars-faculty-mentor-awardee/
1 day left to register at regular rates for 2024! This year the conference theme is "Undergraduate Research: What’s Next?" and attendees will get insights on how has, could, or will become a tool for future exploration. http://www.cur.org/connectur
05/31/2024
Will You Be A ConnectUR Attendee?
The Online and Onsite experiences of 2024 feature unique workshops and oral presentations. Check out agendas for the full presentation and speaker information. Can't decide? Register for the Bundle deal!
Discounted registration rates end on June 1, 2024. https://www.cur.org/events-services/connectur/
ConnectUR 2024 is for all individuals with a commitment to or interest in the practice of undergraduate research and the impact it has on participants. That includes faculty, mentors, administrators, deans, directors, and more. Register by June 1 at https://cur.org/events-services/connectur/
05/30/2024
We can't wait for this ConnectUR Preconference workshop ideal for graduate students, post-doc researchers, and early career faculty! Developing Your Research Program in the Natural Sciences With Undergraduate Students
This highly engaging workshop will take place on Monday, June 24, 2024, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM ET in College Park, Maryland, and will be facilitated by Joyce Fernandes, Lance Barton, Doug Dluzen, Joe Reczek, and Michael Jackson.
Institutions that emphasize undergraduate education can offer productive and rewarding research careers for future faculty. Considering that a vast majority of academic jobs are available at such institutions compared to research one/high research productivity institutions, graduate students and post-doctoral researchers should have ample opportunity to learn about diverse career tracks in academia. This workshop will provide trainees with first-hand experience from established faculty within such institutions, along with strategies for enhancing one’s research program within the context of undergraduate teaching and mentoring. In addition, the workshop will provide trainees with information about sources of funding and other resources to support their research with undergraduates. They will also learn about resources available through the Council on Undergraduate Research as a professional organization.
Agenda and registration at https://www.cur.org/event/developing-your-research-program-in-the-natural-sciences-with-undergraduate-students-connectur-2024-preconference-workshop/
Oh, the places this community took us this year!
Are you excited to see what events will fill your calendar, expand your network, and broaden your knowledge next year?
Make sure to renew your CUR membership before it expires on June 30, 2024.
https://www.cur.org/membership-community/membership/renew-your-membership/
Register by June 1 for ConnectUR 2024 for great content like this plenary, The Characteristics of Excellence in Undergraduate Research Working Plenary with Lourdes Echegoyen.
https://www.cur.org/events-services/connectur/
Register by June 1 for ConnectUR 2024 for great content like this plenary, Faculty Attitudes and Behaviors: The Integration of Career Readiness into the Curriculum with Mary Gatta.
https://www.cur.org/events-services/connectur/
Register by June 1 for ConnectUR 2024 for great content like this plenary, Humanities Disciplines and Undergraduate Research with Beatrice Gurwitz. https://www.cur.org/events-services/connectur/
Get to Know CUR New Elected Leadership - James LaPlant of Valdosta State University (2025-26 CUR President)
Q: Do you prefer the beach or the mountains and why?
A: I prefer the beach over the mountains because I would rather battle a shark than a bear, and I am not courageous enough to eat seafood in the mountains.
Q: What is your motivation as a leader in undergraduate research?
A: My motivation as a leader of undergraduate research is to expand opportunities, secure funding, and integrate experiences across the curriculum for our students and their talented faculty mentors.
Press Release at https://www.cur.org/valdosta-state-universitys-laplant-elected-as-2025-2026-council-on-undergraduate-research-president/
Get to Know CUR New Elected Leadership - Karen Resendes of Westminster College (2024-25 CUR Treasurer)
Q: Do you prefer the beach or the mountains and why?
A: My ideal downtime actually includes a bit of both! Specifically, if I can get to the Big Island of Hawaii and spend my days on waterfall and volcano hikes, sitting at the beach with a book, or exploring black sand (or even green sand!) beaches, then I am in my happy place. My husband and I have made the trip several times and were lucky enough to take my two teenage daughters out to explore our favorite spots for the first time recently.
Q: What is your motivation as a leader in undergraduate research?
A: From day one, my motivation for my role as a mentor of undergraduate researchers was to make sure that my students had the same amazing impactful opportunities that I was fortunate enough to have when I was an undergraduate myself. This passion carries over to my leadership roles at my institution and with CUR. My aim is to always remember the students and mentors themselves and ensure that we are providing the support and structure needed to develop success in undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative investigations for all.
Press Release at https://www.cur.org/westminster-colleges-resendes-elected-as-2024-2025-council-on-undergraduate-research-treasurer/
6 days left to register at regular rates for 2024! This year the conference theme is "Undergraduate Research: What’s Next?" and attendees will get insights on how has, could, or will become a tool for future exploration. http://www.cur.org/connectur
05/25/2024
Nominate a colleague for one of these Geosciences awards:
- Early Career Undergraduate Mentor Award by June 1
- Faculty Mentor Award by June 1
Award information at https://www.cur.org/membership-community/divisions/geosciences-division/
Register by June 1 for ConnectUR 2024 for great content like this plenary, Reimagining the Future of Undergraduate Research with Karen Resendes.
https://www.cur.org/events-services/connectur/
ConnectUR 2024 is for all individuals with a commitment to or interest in the practice of undergraduate research and the impact it has on participants. That includes faculty, mentors, administrators, deans, directors, and more.
Register by June 1 at https://www.cur.org/events-services/connectur/
Founded in 1978, the nonprofit Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) and its affiliated colleges, universities, and individuals share a focus on providing undergraduate research opportunities for faculty and students at all institutions serving undergraduate students. CUR believes that faculty members enhance their teaching and contribution to society by remaining active in research and by involving undergraduates in research, and students succeed in their studies and professional advancement through participation in undergraduate research. Read the CUR Code of Ethics.
About the photo: Students from Smith College take core samples at a lake in a course-based research experience on the local watershed. Photo courtesy Robert Newton.
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