Office of Undergraduate Research Announcements and Updates (2/24/2023)

OUR Events and Reminders

• Do you have a research mentor that you would like to recognize for their guidance, support, advice, etc.? If you’re a volunteer, research assistant, funding awardee, or any other type of undergraduate mentee working with a faculty/staff mentor, submit a nomination for the Michael Dickey Outstanding Research Mentor Award by March 6.
  
• Summer (and Fall) OUR Awards are open. Make sure to review all requirements on the submission page, required templates, and save one of the help session dates (required). Summer OUR Award submissions will be due March 22. In order to have your submission read, you must attend a help session; these will be held March 3, March 6, March 7, and March 10 (more information on the Award site).
• The NC State Undergraduate Research and Creativity Spring Symposium will be held April 25-26 in Talley. Submissions will be due April 2. Students from all disciplines should consider submitting (see page for submission types). Your work can be finished, in progress, or a piece of a bigger project. The OUR will offer help sessions as you prepare (March 7, April 4, and April 11). You can find information, past abstract books (for examples), and updates on the Symposium website.  
  
• The OUR is seeking research ambassadors. Please note that we are looking for students who will be able to commit to Summer 2023 (June & July) and Academic Year 2023-2024 (a separate round will be held for AY23-24 only). Review the research ambassador page for more information and to apply (due by March 20). 
  
• Are you presenting research at a conference, in class, or at another event and would like some assistance? The OUR is providing general presentation-related help sessions on April 5 and April 18 (as part of the Seminar series; please register below), as well as March 7 from 5:00-5:30 (see Award page for link). You can also meet with one of our Research Ambassadors.

• Review descriptions and register for a/some Spring 23 OUR seminars! We have myriad sessions on research-related topics for those meeting requirements or those curious about a variety of research topics – all are welcome!   
  
• The OUR provides travel awards (accepted throughout the year) to help mitigate costs of going to a conference or discipline-related event if you are accepted to present. Make sure to read requirements and submit all necessary information. 
  

Other Events and Reminders

• Trio McNair Scholars applications are open until March 15. For more information on the program and eligibility, visit the McNair Scholars site. You can find registration for upcoming info sessions here. 
• The Black Doctoral Network is seeking submissions for their undergraduate research poster competition on April 22 in Los Angeles, CA. Submissions are due by March 3.
• The State Climate Office of NC is seeking applications for an ECONet Summer Undergraduate Student Intern. Review responsibilities and requirements, as well as apply, using this link.
• If you have an idea for a project that could improve sustainability, consider applying for an NC State Sustainability Fund grant. Read more about the opportunity and apply by March 5 on the grant page.

Happy researching!