Summer Research Opportunity! Research at Caltech! MURF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

The MURF program aims to increase the participation of underrepresented students (such as African American, Hispanic, and Native American, females who are underrepresented in their discipline, or first-generation college students) in science and engineering Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. programs and to make Caltech's programs more visible to students not traditionally exposed to Caltech.

Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors and must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required.

Competitive applicants will have completed sophomore-level courses in desired research field, have demonstrated through academic and/or co-curricular activities a passion for research, and can articulate how their research interests align with Caltech's research areas.

Support: MURF students will receive a $6000 award for the ten-week program. An additional $500 housing and travel supplement will be provided.

Application: Online Applications are due January 11, 2012.

For more information, please visit www.murf.caltech.edu ]]> MURF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS The MURF program aims to increase the participation of underrepresented students (such as African American, Hispanic,... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/10556/guest@my.umbc.edu/a5ac6341d312a864fd2556584dd16276/api/pixel caltech research summer Undergraduate Research https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/undergradresearch https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/original.jpg?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/large.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/medium.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/small.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxsmall.png?1600355057 Undergraduate Research https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/556/5b4634374f3d21e6903ba5ff2b771fa4/xxlarge.jpg?1322666312 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/556/5b4634374f3d21e6903ba5ff2b771fa4/xlarge.jpg?1322666312 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/556/5b4634374f3d21e6903ba5ff2b771fa4/large.jpg?1322666312 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/556/5b4634374f3d21e6903ba5ff2b771fa4/medium.jpg?1322666312 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/556/5b4634374f3d21e6903ba5ff2b771fa4/small.jpg?1322666312 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/556/5b4634374f3d21e6903ba5ff2b771fa4/xsmall.jpg?1322666312 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/556/5b4634374f3d21e6903ba5ff2b771fa4/xxsmall.jpg?1322666312 8 0 true Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:18:54 -0500 "How to Write a Successful URA Proposal" Workshop Need tips for your URA proposal? All majors can apply! Come by to learn how to get started and to make sure your URA proposal is top notch!

The Undergraduate Research Award (URA) provides up to $1,500 to undergraduate students to support their research or creative work with a UMBC faculty mentor.

When? Monday, December 5, 2011
Time? 12-1pm, Free Hour
Where? Admin 911

If you are thinking about applying for URA and cannot attend the meeting,
notify Janet McGlynn of your interest so you receive future information
about this program. ]]> Come by to learn how to get started and to make sure your URA proposal is top notch! The Undergraduate Research Award (URA) provides up to $1,500 to undergraduate students to support their... http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/research/URA/ https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/10538/guest@my.umbc.edu/08c2ae95dcdf59e322fae6051277377a/api/pixel Undergraduate Research https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/undergradresearch https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/original.jpg?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/large.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/medium.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/small.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxsmall.png?1600355057 Undergraduate Research https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/538/cd081ee8c70ba7996043bf45c9d42ebf/xxlarge.jpg?1322592495 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/538/cd081ee8c70ba7996043bf45c9d42ebf/xlarge.jpg?1322592495 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/538/cd081ee8c70ba7996043bf45c9d42ebf/large.jpg?1322592495 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/538/cd081ee8c70ba7996043bf45c9d42ebf/medium.jpg?1322592495 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/538/cd081ee8c70ba7996043bf45c9d42ebf/small.jpg?1322592495 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/538/cd081ee8c70ba7996043bf45c9d42ebf/xsmall.jpg?1322592495 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/538/cd081ee8c70ba7996043bf45c9d42ebf/xxsmall.jpg?1322592495 13 0 true Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:48:25 -0500 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:49:19 -0500 Summer Research Opportunity! University of Washington, Seattle

Environmental Health Research Experience Program (EH REP) at the University of Washington Seattle

The Environmental Health Research Experience Program (EHREP) is a funded nine week, summer experience for undergraduates with interest in an interdisciplinary field that uses the tools of science to solve human health problems related to the environment. EHREP provides students with hands on experience in laboratories of leading researchers, introduces them to key environmental and occupational health issues while offering research exposure that will help them become competitive for graduate school.  Students will work full-time under the supervision of a faculty mentor and will receive a stipend of $5,200. 

 The program is meant for students underrepresented in the sciences.  The deadline for student applications is February 15, 2012. 

 
]]> Environmental Health Research Experience Program (EH REP) at the University of Washington Seattle The Environmental Health Research... http://www.ehrep.washington.edu https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/10520/guest@my.umbc.edu/93d57e0f44b542c98aab3099a9bb9e7e/api/pixel environmental health of research seattle summer university washington Undergraduate Research https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/undergradresearch https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/original.jpg?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/large.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/medium.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/small.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxsmall.png?1600355057 Undergraduate Research https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/520/79705d796c8685b3324f363a757e4f58/xxlarge.jpg?1322579509 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/520/79705d796c8685b3324f363a757e4f58/xlarge.jpg?1322579509 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/520/79705d796c8685b3324f363a757e4f58/large.jpg?1322579509 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/520/79705d796c8685b3324f363a757e4f58/medium.jpg?1322579509 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/520/79705d796c8685b3324f363a757e4f58/small.jpg?1322579509 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/520/79705d796c8685b3324f363a757e4f58/xsmall.jpg?1322579509 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/520/79705d796c8685b3324f363a757e4f58/xxsmall.jpg?1322579509 10 0 true Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:12:14 -0500 Researcher of the Week: Kathryn Henry Undergraduate researchers explore their interests! How did you learn about the McNair Scholars Program at UMBC?
My Sondheim Public Affairs adviser Delana Gregg told me about the program and encouraged me to apply. Her support really made the difference and I am so thankful that she thought of me for this!

Did the McNair program help you find your research project for this summer?
The McNair program has provided everything I could possibly need for researching this summer. They helped me find a mentor, draft a proposal, design my project, and they've also provided me with a place to stay and conduct research. In addition, they've helped me out with the cost of food, so I'm free to spend time working on my project rather than trying to make money by working another job in addition to my research duties.

How are you conducting this research?
I'm doing a literature review and some analyses of my own. In addition, I hope to do some surveys and patient data analysis in the future.

What has been the most interesting or unexpected thing about your research?
Learning that peptides from wheat (gluten) and dairy (casein) can act almost exactly like opiates in the brain was very interesting. In addition, the finding out that anorexic patients experience less intestinal permeability and have better immune function than normal controls was really surprising.

What academic background did you have before you started this research?
I'm a Political Science and Public Administration major, so at first glance this research project would appear to be way outside of my field. As someone who's interested in public health, however, it was concerning to me that so little research has been done linking the incidence of eating disorders to food and lifestyle habits. Eating disorders, obesity, and chronic disease have all been on the rise since the early 1900s, and this trend matches very nicely with increases in food processing and sugar consumption in the U.S. diet. I've conducted original research before and have a pretty extensive background knowledge of my subject from previous research endeavors, so I felt confident that, with some advice from professionals, I could take this on.

What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research?
Talk to people and professionals who are studying what you are. I tend to get really into reading reports and my ability to produce written work often slows because of this. There is so much to learn that it's easy to get off track and never end up writing everything. Talking to people reminds you of your goals and gives you new ideas when you're stuck. Networking is never a bad thing, and I've found that professionals generally really like to help undergraduates who are passionate about what they're studying.

What are your careers goals and how does this research fit into your goals?
I'm actually planning to attend medical school after college and pursue a naturopathic degree. An N.D. is similar to an M.D.; both have the same basic sciences as the core of their educational curriculum, but I like that N.D. is more systems-based and holistic. Naturopathy is based on the idea that the body is capable of self-correcting disease (often without drugs) if given the right support. It's focused a lot on educating and empowering the patient and preventing diseases before they start. I think we will see a huge increase in popularity as the skepticism around the practice decreases and people being to understand the value of this approach. The accredited medical schools that offer this degree are pretty legitimate and I've actually found that N.D.s are now training M.D.'s regarding topics like endocrinology, adrenal function, herbal supplementation etc. My research on this topic takes a functionalist approach, which means it will fit right in with what I'll learn in medical school. I plan to continue this research well into my adult life. I think the issues I'm hitting on are really important and will need to be publicized in some way.

Read more about Kathryn's research, “Considering Intestinal Permeability in Eating Disorder Treatment” at the link below.
]]> How did you learn about the McNair Scholars Program at UMBC? My Sondheim Public Affairs adviser Delana Gregg told me about the program and encouraged me to apply. Her support really made the... http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/research/ResearcherProfiles/kathrynHenrysProfile.htm https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/10495/guest@my.umbc.edu/27ad9c1d11c426971c31c4106ded2bd6/api/pixel Undergraduate Research https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/undergradresearch https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/original.jpg?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/large.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/medium.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/small.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxsmall.png?1600355057 Undergraduate Research https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/495/91002eca6bf0bd6692573c4bdb222b97/xxlarge.jpg?1322501128 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/495/91002eca6bf0bd6692573c4bdb222b97/xlarge.jpg?1322501128 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/495/91002eca6bf0bd6692573c4bdb222b97/large.jpg?1322501128 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/495/91002eca6bf0bd6692573c4bdb222b97/medium.jpg?1322501128 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/495/91002eca6bf0bd6692573c4bdb222b97/small.jpg?1322501128 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/495/91002eca6bf0bd6692573c4bdb222b97/xsmall.jpg?1322501128 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/495/91002eca6bf0bd6692573c4bdb222b97/xxsmall.jpg?1322501128 62 13 true Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:26:46 -0500 Summer Research in Human-Computer Interaction Spend 10 weeks at the Virtual Reality Applications Center! SPIRE-EIT (Summer Program for Interdisciplinary Research and Education - Emerging Interface Technology)

Deadline: FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Description: NSF supported Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU). 10-week multidisciplinary program where participants work in teams on projects ranging from virtual and augmented reality to robotics to biology simulations to mobile app development. This program is especially good for freshmen and students new to research because it's very structured and includes a lot of skill development, but the difficulty of the projects scale well for upperclassmen interested as well. 

Required Major: NONE! This is a multidisciplinary program designed to encourage collaboration and discovery. Students from all majors are given equal consideration, although keep in mind that this is a computing research environment, so competitive applicants typically have some type of programming experience (or have a willingness to learn).

Compensation: Includes travel, housing, meals, and $5000 stipend.

Location: Iowa State University, Virtual Reality Applications Center (VRAC). Hosted by the Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program.

Website with program details, application instructions, as well as blogs and videos previous years, and a list of graduate students and faculty students can work with. http://www.hci.iastate.edu/REU/.

Program Contact for questions not answered on website: 
Pam Shill, Program Coordinator
Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program
1620 Howe Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA  50011
Telephone:  515-294-2089

UMBC program alumni contact: Jasmine Jones , jasmin3@umbc.edu (REU2008)


(Image courtesy of O. Oluwatimi, 2008 participant.)
]]> SPIRE-EIT (Summer Program for Interdisciplinary Research and Education - Emerging Interface Technology) Deadline: FEBRUARY 15, 2012 Description: NSF supported Research Experience for... http://www.hci.iastate.edu/REU/ https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/10448/guest@my.umbc.edu/77e6cb48167c197f8a2aa3785fa7bbbb/api/pixel internships paid research summer Undergraduate Research https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/undergradresearch https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/original.jpg?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/large.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/medium.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/small.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxsmall.png?1600355057 Undergraduate Research https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/448/bc6249acce910185a80f3152bd16adde/xxlarge.jpg?1322444730 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/448/bc6249acce910185a80f3152bd16adde/xlarge.jpg?1322444730 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/448/bc6249acce910185a80f3152bd16adde/large.jpg?1322444730 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/448/bc6249acce910185a80f3152bd16adde/medium.jpg?1322444730 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/448/bc6249acce910185a80f3152bd16adde/small.jpg?1322444730 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/448/bc6249acce910185a80f3152bd16adde/xsmall.jpg?1322444730 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/448/bc6249acce910185a80f3152bd16adde/xxsmall.jpg?1322444730 10 1 true Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:52:24 -0500 Apply for the NIST SURF Research Fellowship Great paid opportunity for any student pursuing a STEM major The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, and offers a paid Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) to students pursuing physics, material science, chemistry, applied mathematics, computer science, or engineering.

 

Want to know more?
Come and learn all you need to know about the NIST SURF Program.


NIST SURF Information Session
When: Friday, December 2, 2011
Time: 3-4pm
Where: Sondheim 108



]]> The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, and offers a paid Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) to students pursuing... http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/research/opportunities/nist.html https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/10463/guest@my.umbc.edu/6d78d33b6002832239d96932cb33634c/api/pixel Undergraduate Research https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/undergradresearch https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/original.jpg?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/large.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/medium.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/small.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxsmall.png?1600355057 Undergraduate Research 20 2 true Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:07:14 -0500 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:36:49 -0500 "How to Write a Successful URA Proposal" Workshop Need tips for your URA proposal? Last workshop of the year!    Come by and learn how to get started and to make your URA proposal top notch.
    The Undergraduate Research Award (URA) provides up to $1,500 for undergraduate students to support their research or creative work with a UMBC faculty member.
   

LAST WORKSHOP OF THE YEAR!

Monday, December 5.
12:00  PM
ADMIN  911


    If you are thinking about applying for a URA and cannot attend the meeting, notify Janet McGlynn (mcglynN@umbc.edu) of your interest so you can receive future information about this program.


]]>    Come by and learn how to get started and to make your URA proposal top notch.     The Undergraduate Research Award (URA) provides up to $1,500 for undergraduate students to support their... http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/research/URA/ https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/10409/guest@my.umbc.edu/291e4549370d4998dd9bc641373b3f99/api/pixel proposal research ura workshop writing Undergraduate Research https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/undergradresearch https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/original.jpg?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/large.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/medium.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/small.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxsmall.png?1600355057 Undergraduate Research https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/409/e14c38bd11cd714b970735ade2f233fa/xxlarge.jpg?1321971153 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/409/e14c38bd11cd714b970735ade2f233fa/xlarge.jpg?1321971153 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/409/e14c38bd11cd714b970735ade2f233fa/large.jpg?1321971153 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/409/e14c38bd11cd714b970735ade2f233fa/medium.jpg?1321971153 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/409/e14c38bd11cd714b970735ade2f233fa/small.jpg?1321971153 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/409/e14c38bd11cd714b970735ade2f233fa/xsmall.jpg?1321971153 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/409/e14c38bd11cd714b970735ade2f233fa/xxsmall.jpg?1321971153 23 0 true Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:44:47 -0500 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:13:28 -0500 Researcher of the Week: Mercedes Randall Undergraduate researchers explore their interests! How did you find out that you could do research in your field as an undergraduate?
I knew from several of my psychology classes that undergraduates should have some research experience before they graduate. My mentor told me that I could do an independent project as an undergraduate student. I thought that would be a really great way to gain research experience while studying something I am passionate about.

How did you decide on your research project?
I decided to do research on meditation because it is something that I have a great interest in and would like to study in the future.

Who did you seek out as a faculty mentor? How did you know that would be the right person? Was he easy to approach?
During a meeting with my advisor, I talked about my interest in psychology and spirituality and wondered how I could combine the two subjects. My advisor introduced me to Dr. Bediako who has background in doing research on different aspects of spirituality and I knew immediately that I wanted to work with him. He was very nice and easy to approach so I decided to ask him to be my faculty mentor for my independent research.

What has been the hardest part of your research so far? The most unexpected?
The hardest part of my research so far has been designing my study. There are so many things to think about and consider when trying to make the methods as sound as possible.

What advice do you have for other undergraduates about the research opportunities at UMBC?
The great thing about UMBC is that there are so many research projects going on. Students here have the opportunity to jump on board with current projects or create their own. I would tell other undergraduates that if you have an in idea about a great study, you can make it happen.

Read more about Mercedes' research, “The Effects of Meditation on Reading Comprehension and Attention” at the link below.
]]> How did you find out that you could do research in your field as an undergraduate? I knew from several of my psychology classes that undergraduates should have some research experience before they... http://umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/research/ResearcherProfiles/MercedesRandallsProfile.htm https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/10406/guest@my.umbc.edu/968199c93e27d1012d48f443e83363ff/api/pixel Undergraduate Research https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/undergradresearch https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/original.jpg?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/large.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/medium.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/small.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxsmall.png?1600355057 Undergraduate Research https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/406/987ecf1824ae5e4648f2f65137abc8de/xxlarge.jpg?1321901082 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/406/987ecf1824ae5e4648f2f65137abc8de/xlarge.jpg?1321901082 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/406/987ecf1824ae5e4648f2f65137abc8de/large.jpg?1321901082 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/406/987ecf1824ae5e4648f2f65137abc8de/medium.jpg?1321901082 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/406/987ecf1824ae5e4648f2f65137abc8de/small.jpg?1321901082 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/406/987ecf1824ae5e4648f2f65137abc8de/xsmall.jpg?1321901082 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/406/987ecf1824ae5e4648f2f65137abc8de/xxsmall.jpg?1321901082 0 0 true Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:46:43 -0500 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:59:25 -0500 Summer Research Opportunity at Hopkins! Johns Hopkins University, Maryland The REU program is an intensive ten-week program of laboratory research and instruction. In the program, each REU student receives hands-on laboratory research experience under guidance from faculty and graduate student mentors. The students will also receive classes on ethics in research and technical communication. The students will have the opportunity to tour a local government laboratory and a private company. One of the highlights of the program is the opportunity to participate in a surgery at the Minimally Invasive Surgical Training Center (MISTC) at Johns Hopkins. The students will be provided housing and a stipend of $4,500 for the 10-week period will be paid. ]]> The REU program is an intensive ten-week program of laboratory research and instruction. In the program, each REU student receives hands-on laboratory research experience under guidance from... https://education.lcsr.jhu.edu/REU Flyer https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/attachments/66d7ce73134b2419f82a630f2e6cc342/69ead477/news/000/010/378/7e889fb76e0e07c11733550f2a6c7a5a/CSMR REU Program 2012 Flyer.pdf?1321758668 https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/10378/guest@my.umbc.edu/c3545fa3ccc85a5455f2892e558b4e2d/api/pixel research summer undergraduate Undergraduate Research https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/undergradresearch https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/original.jpg?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/large.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/medium.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/small.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxsmall.png?1600355057 Undergraduate Research 20 0 true Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:11:08 -0500 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:52:24 -0500 Summer Research Opportunity! Chem-Bio and Chem-Physics University of California, Irvine The Chem-SURF Program at the University of California,Irvine, provides a unique 10-week summer research opportunity for undergraduates to become fully immersed in cutting-edge research in the fields of chemical biology, chemical physics, and analytical, atmospheric, bioinorganic, bioorganic, computational, inorganic, materials, organic, physical, polymer, surface, and theoretical chemistry.

Benefits Include:
• $4,000 Stipend
• On-campus housing
• Travel reimbursement
• Chemistry seminars
• Professional development workshops
• Faculty mentoring
• Local industry field trips
• Library privileges
• Weekend trips and social activities to
experience Southern California
• Post-program support
 
]]> The Chem-SURF Program at the University of California,Irvine, provides a unique 10-week summer research opportunity for undergraduates to become fully immersed in cutting-edge research in the... http://www.chem.uci.edu/reu https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/10363/guest@my.umbc.edu/c4753231dd3810985120a852ab61bbe9/api/pixel california irvine of research science summer university Undergraduate Research https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/undergradresearch https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/original.jpg?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/large.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/medium.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/small.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxsmall.png?1600355057 Undergraduate Research https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/363/99927ed3f11c0f361bd4c0c7d61d246f/xxlarge.jpg?1321648065 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/363/99927ed3f11c0f361bd4c0c7d61d246f/xlarge.jpg?1321648065 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/363/99927ed3f11c0f361bd4c0c7d61d246f/large.jpg?1321648065 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/363/99927ed3f11c0f361bd4c0c7d61d246f/medium.jpg?1321648065 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/363/99927ed3f11c0f361bd4c0c7d61d246f/small.jpg?1321648065 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/363/99927ed3f11c0f361bd4c0c7d61d246f/xsmall.jpg?1321648065 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/363/99927ed3f11c0f361bd4c0c7d61d246f/xxsmall.jpg?1321648065 18 0 true Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:31:36 -0500 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:49:18 -0500