Call for Applications for the 2010 Posters on the Hill Event Occurring April 13, 2010:
Nothing more effectively demonstrates the value of undergraduate research than the words and stories of the student participants themselves. On April 13, 2010 the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) will host its 14th annual undergraduate poster session on Capitol Hill. This event will help members of Congress understand the importance of undergraduate research by talking directly with the students whom these programs impact. CUR is calling for students to submit an abstract of their research that represents any of CUR's divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematics/Computer Science, Physics/Astronomy, Psychology, and Social Sciences).  Abstract submissions will only be accepted by using our on-line submission form.  Prior to submitting the form, students should gather the contact information for all co-authors, advisors and sponsors (if applicable), prepare a short vitae/resume, and poster abstract. For more information, and the link to submit an application, please visit: http://www.cur.org/pohcall.html

The 24th National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is to be held at the University of Montana in April 2010. This annual gathering welcomes up to 2,600 scholars and their faculty mentors from all institutions of higher learning in the United States. The submission deadline is December 4, 2009. To learn more and submit an application for consideration visit http://www.umt.edu/ncur2010/

The Council on Undergraduate Research hosts a Registry of Undergraduate Researchers.  The purpose of this registry is to facilitate matchmaking between undergraduates who have research experience and a desire to pursue an advanced degree, with graduate schools seeking high quality students who are well prepared for research.  The Registry is open to students and graduate schools in the fields of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Physics/ Astronomy, Mathematics/Computer Science, Economics, Geosciences, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Humanities and Anthropology/Archaeology.  Any undergraduate may go to www.cur.org/ugreg/ to fill out a simple curriculum vitae form.  There is no charge to the student and records will be made available to bona fide Graduate Schools that contract with CUR for this service. Graduate School representatives may contact students to invite applications or visits to the campus and laboratory, or to share information about their research programs and financial support opportunities.

To see 2010 Opportunities in the Sciences vistit www.pathwaystoscience.org a portal website supporting pathways to the STEM fields: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

FOR UNDERGRADUATES:
Paid Summer 2010 Undergrad Research Placements
Over 400 programs -Undergraduate REU and Other Summer Research Opportunities: See www.PathwaysToScience.org/SummerResearch.asp

FOR THOSE CONSIDERING GRAD SCHOOL:
Opportunities at over 150 colleges and universities: www.PathwaysToScience.org/Grad.asp

Professional Development and Support: Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP): see www.agep.us

For Financial Support in  Graduate School Opportunities: 
Bridges, GK-12, IGERT and NSF Grad Research Fellowship programs provide generous stipend ($30,000 per year) and tuition support for students through the National Science Foundation:
www.PathwaysToScience.org/Grad.asp

FOR POST-DOC OPPORTUNITIES: www.PathwaysToScience.org/PostDocs.asp

Browse the Programs area of this Web site to learn more about undergraduate research programs in your area of interest. If you have a particular area of interest that is not included, contact a faculty member in that department for more information.

If you are interested in hosting an undergraduate researcher, see your department chair or contact Margaret Heely, Director, Office of Experiential Learning, at 412-624-6828 or heely@as.pitt.edu.