Undergraduate Research Awards (URA) Workshops Beginning in Februrary! Workshops for the Undergraduate Research Award (URA) program will begin in February-- recipients receive up to $1,500 to support their research or creative work with a UMBC faculty mentor on an original project. Students of all years and disciplines are invited to apply.

Meetings will be held on:

2/4/13   12PM-1PM  OUE Conference Room, ACIV-A Wing, Suite 114

2/12/13   4PM-5PM  OUE Conference Room, ACIV-A Wing, Suite 114



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Last summer, I completed a 10-week research project at Iowa State University’s Virtual Reality Application Center (VRAC). My team’s project contributed to their established Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) program. We experimented with game devices utilizing pre-designed software called ISIS. ISIS is a computer program, which uses medical data to view body parts in 3D volumes. Our team connected the Microsoft Kinect to ISIS successfully and user studies are going to be done to see what results from viewing ISIS hands-free. Is it more accurate, efficient or user-friendly than other previously studied game devices?

How did you find out about this opportunity? Was there a formal application process?
I co-taught a Y-seminar last fall and Janet McGlynn gave a presentation on undergraduate research to our students. I joined the group on myUMBC and received emails about REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) application deadlines. I found two schools that wanted my background. I only applied to one, Iowa State, which I later discovered is a world-class graduate program.

The process required references, essays, and an application, but was not particularly formal. I was very honest about my interests. The day I heard from both of my mentors that they had not been called, when I was so sure I was not going to be accepted, I received an email that I had been chosen for the program.

Who did you work with on this project?
The lead of my project was Dr. Eliot Winer. He served as great coach and mentor for our team. Team members included my two undergraduate teammates, a post-doc, and a current HCI graduate student.

Was this your first independent research project?
This was my first time doing formal academic research.

Do you get course credit for this work or get paid?
I pursued the research program to learn about graduate school first-hand. I received a stipend for my work, housing, meals, and compensation for travel. The coordinators and VRAC team were very accommodating and allowed me to work for them without financial difficulty.

How much time do you put into it?
I worked 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. There were some days my team came in early and left late. The first few weeks we additionally completed courses in psychology, ethics, research, user studies, Heuristics, C++, 3D modeling, and more.

Many activities were scheduled for our professional development including luncheon presentations with professors on their research as well as day trips to prospective employers like John Deere and Principal Financial.

What academic background did you have before you started?
My academic background consisted of critical media skills, technical writing, and basic computer programming. I was chosen more for my work ethic than the brief coding background. No previous experience was required and many of the other REU students had no computer background. My fellow undergraduate peers were from all over the country with backgrounds in education, graphic design, theatre, mathematics, and neuropsychology.

HCI is about solving real-world problems with technology as an application, so interdisciplinary teams are required. I met professors doing work for the U.S. military, U.S. Census Bureau, John Deere, and Boeing. Other areas of study included mass-produced clothing, designing educational programs for children with autism, and creating apps to educate young women in college about reproductive health.

How did you learn what you needed to know to be successful in this summer project?

The archiving I completed for the Alumni Association two summers ago developed my interest in research and definitely played a pivotal role in preparing me for lengthy research.

Read more about her experience here...

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Are you a Modern Languages and Linguistics major interested in doing research? You may want to check out The Office of Undergraduate Education's "My Majors" page which will keep you up-to-date on new opportunities and give you a glimpse at interesting research your fellow majors are doing! ]]> Are you a Modern Languages and Linguistics major interested in doing research? 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The Colorado Center for Biorefining and Biofuels (C2B2) is now seeking applications for the 2013 Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates Program (C2B2/NSF REU)!

Apply now to spend your summer researching renewable fuels, chemicals, and products in Colorado.

 

Please see the C2B2/NSF REU Brochure for details and visit www.C2B2web.org for application requirements.

·         Students from all majors are eligible to apply! Applicants should be interested in researching bioenergy.

·         Applications from underrepresented students are strongly encouraged.

·         U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to receive funding.

·         Undergraduate applicants must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program at the time of participation.

 

Completed applications must be received as of February 17, 2013 at 11:59 PM.
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development of the International Field Research (IFR) program in
Switzerland in June 2013. The 2013 IFR program includes a preparatory
class in the spring 2013 semester and a week in Switzerland in June.

To apply for the $1000 awards, you will need to submit an application by
January 8, 2013.  See the link http://www.umbc.edu/ifr for the application
and more information about the program.

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Joseph Hedspeth
Edward Sierra
Alex Gaines

Congrats on winning a $5 printing card. Keep an eye out for the next opportunity to win prizes!
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Are you a Media and Communications Studies major interested in doing research? You may want to check out The Office of Undergraduate Education's "My Majors" page which will keep you up-to-date on new opportunities and give you a glimpse at interesting research your fellow majors are doing! ]]> Are you a Media and Communications Studies major interested in doing research? 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HST Summer Institute

The Summer Institute at the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology offers a unique opportunity for outstanding undergraduate college students considering a career in biomedical engineering and medical science. This highly competitive program offers a hands-on research experience in a scientific community internationally recognized for its leadership and commitment to excellence. Participants are supported by cutting-edge research facilities and expert mentors. 
 
Sponsored by the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, participating institutions include Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology (HST), Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), i2b2 National Center for Biocomputing,and others. The Institute is part of an effort at MIT to help facilitate the involvement of talented students in engineering and science research--in particular, underrepresented minority students, first-generation college students, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
 
Participants become part of HST's accelerating effort to alleviate human suffering and disease through applied learning in a variety of biomedical research areas. There are two areas of study:
 
Bioinformatics and Integrative Genomics, or the use of computer science techniques, such as electronic databases and three-dimensional modeling, to gather and analyze life sciences data; particularly information from genomics.
 
Biomedical Optics, or the use of lasers and light to develop new applications and modes of treatment in the areas of medicine and biology.
 
Students in both programs receive a stipend for the summer.
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Services on the first floor of the Library will be relocated and, hopefully, not significantly disrupted, while contractors replace the carpet, beginning Thursday, January 3, and continuing through Friday, January 18, 2013. Computers will be removed from the area beginning January 2 but will continue to be available on floors 2-7 and in the RLC. Please watch for signs directing users to temporary service locations. All Library services will continue during the carpeting project.   Printing service will continue to be available in the RLC and on the 2nd and 7th floors. Scanning service will be available on the 2nd floor. The Technology Support Center will be located in room 216.

In preparation for the carpet installation, public computers on the 1st floor will be moved to the Gallery for storage beginning on Dec. 20.

The Library carpet was installed in 1995. Now 17 years old, it has survived longer than expected, especially considering the high traffic on the first floor. It will now be replaced with carpet tile of similar design and color to the carpet tile which was recently installed on the 7th floor.

For further information: aok@umbc.edu or 410-455-2356
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During winter break of freshman year, I searched the biology and chemistry department websites and looked at all of the faculty members’ research profiles to see which projects I would be interested in. I then emailed those professors, stating my interest in their project and my past experiences/credentials as pertinent to an undergraduate research position. I was quickly offered interviews and accepted into a lab within two weeks of sending those emails. That is just an example of how there are many great opportunities that are easily accessible to undergraduates at UMBC.

How did you know this was the project you wanted to do?
The project I am conducting has widespread medical and biological application which sparked my interest as a biology major and pre-med student. Additionally, I knew that the ability to work in a lab where the actual lab techniques are largely based in physics, engineering and analytical chemistry would be a great chance to explore areas outside of my major and thereby expand the horizons of my scientific knowledge and experience.

Is this your first independent research project? Do you get course credit for this work?
This is my first independent project. I have gotten course credit through the PRAC 98 course via the Shriver Center, and through the CHEM 399 course.

How much time do you put into your research?
During the semester when classes and work become more hectic, I devote between three and 12 hours per week on my research work. During winter and summer breaks when my schedule is more open, I generally commit 30-40 hours per week on my project.

How did you hear about the Undergraduate Research Award (URA) program?
My research mentor, Dr. Brian Cullum, told me about it and encouraged me to apply. I also heard about it from peers who were current URA scholars at the time.

What academic background did you have before you applied for the URA?
Before applying for the URA, I had already completed nearly three years of study at UMBC and had already been conducting research in Dr. Cullum’s lab for two years.

Was the application difficult to do?
As long as you meet with your research mentor to discuss the exact structure of the project prior to filling out the application, it is straightforward to complete. It is very important to convey your information concisely and simply enough that people outside of the particular field in question can comprehend what is going on.

How much did your mentor help you with the application?
I completed the application by myself, however, my mentor was integral is helping define the specific steps I would need to take in completing the proposed project. That, combined with the specifics of the budget for the process, were discussed in detail with my mentor, and significantly simplified and quickened the application process.

What was the most unexpected thing in your research?
Being able to attain a research position at the University of Hawaii this past summer through my UMBC lab was a completely unexpected benefit of my research here. I was able to obtain a 10- week paid undergraduate researcher position at the University of Hawaii at Manoa in Honolulu, HI at a lab which collaborates with ours at UMBC. This was an amazing experience, made possible through my UMBC research mentor, which allowed me to conduct an exciting research project and have fun at the same time! I am extremely grateful for having been given such an opportunity and this only further displays the endless possibilities one has when conducting research at UMBC!

What else are you involved in on campus?
Outside of my research, I have also been a chemistry tutor for the past two years in the UMBC Chemistry Tutorial Center and a TA for Cell Biology (BIOL 303) for the past year. I am also involved in several clubs on campus and hope to start a Disney club within the upcoming year!

What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research?
My advice to those students is to start early. The earlier in the year you contact professors, the more likely that you can attain a position before they begin to fill up. Additionally, some students may be hesitant about entering research due to the complexity of the topics at hand. However, be assured that the lab members and mentors at UMBC are all very welcoming and helpful; they will be there to guide you as your conceptual understanding and practical proficiency in the lab improve, and eventually you can begin working on your own project.

What are your career goals?
I plan to pursue an MD degree in medical school after graduating from UMBC this May.


Read more about Adam's research here...

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