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

Fourth Moravian College Undergraduate Conference in Medieval and Early Modern Studies The deadline for the submission of proposals is Nov. 9. Registration will again be free for both presenters and attendees. For a look at last year’s conference, please visit our website at: http://www.moravian.edu/medieval/  We’ll be updating this site in the fall with details for this year’s conference. If you’d like to be added to our contacts list for emailings and for CFP by conventional mail, please send your contact information to jrblack@moravian.edu.

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.

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.