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Apr 1, 2026

Congratulations Paris Lewis! Featured Speaker in the 2026 Spring Research Slam

Math Major Paris Lewis was selected as one of the featured speaker in the 2026 Spring Research Slam. This event took place on D.H. Hill Jr. Library on Tuesday, March 10. In the study of mathematics, even a minute variation in initial conditions can lead to vastly different outcomes—a phenomenon known as chaos. Paris’s current…
Putnam Winners

Apr 1, 2026

NC State Putnam Team Ranks in Top Percentile

The NC State Putnam team placed in the 81st–82nd percentile out of 487 institutions in the 2025 William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition, the top undergraduate math contest in the U.S. and Canada. Top scorers Coleman Hines, Everett Tucker, and Stephanie Lindgren received prizes and certificates in recognition of their outstanding performance.

Mar 26, 2026

Research Panel: Research in Government and Nonprofits

Join a panel of researchers in the government and nonprofit sectors to learn what their day-to-day work looks like, how they got into their fields and how students can set themselves up for success when finding research and development opportunities.

Mar 26, 2026

Spring 2026 Research Abstract Workshops

Need help crafting a research poster or oral presentation? Join OUR for one of their research presentation workshops! You will walk through tips and tricks for developing a quality and engaging research presentation and discuss common mistakes to avoid.  All sessions will be held in D.H. Hill Jr. Library. Once you register, you will receive…

Mar 26, 2026

Next OUR Workshop: Preparing Effective Resumes

What does an effective resume look like? The Office of Undergraduate Research and the Career Development Center will host an interactive session to prepare effective and competitive resumes. Students will have the opportunity to fine-tune their resumes and receive feedback from staff. Join OUR on Wednesday April 1, 2026 1:pm to 2:30pm at D.H. Hill…

Mar 26, 2026

Nominate Your Mentor for the 2026 Outstanding Research Mentor Award

This award recognizes a faculty mentor who has demonstrated excellence in mentoring undergraduate researchers. Nominators will be asked to describe how their mentor contributes to each of the following key attributes for successful undergraduate research mentorship: serving as a guide, creating opportunities, encouraging communication, supporting student belonging, and offering academic and career advice. Nominations are…

Mar 26, 2026

Applications Closing Soon!

Multiple applications in the OUR are closing soon! If you’re planning to apply for a Project Supply Grant or present at the Spring Undergraduate Research & Creativity Symposium, double check the deadlines and ways to apply below.  Project Supply Grant Applications Due Friday March 27! Interested in finding funding to support your research projects? The…
A photo of Dr. Erik Bates

Mar 23, 2026

Erik Bates Receives LeRoy and Elva Martin Award for Teaching Excellence

Erik Bates has been honored with the LeRoy and Elva Martin Award for Teaching Excellence, a prestigious recognition celebrating outstanding contributions to the College of Sciences’ teaching mission. The award is presented annually to assistant professors who demonstrate exceptional dedication to teaching and student success. Established in 2001 by the late LeRoy Martin Jr., a…
Image of math faculty at the awards celebration

Mar 18, 2026

Sciences Celebration of Excellence in Teaching and Advising

The Department of Mathematics was prominently represented at the recent Sciences Celebration of Excellence in Teaching and Advising, with several faculty members earning nominations across a range of prestigious awards. The annual event recognizes outstanding contributions to teaching, mentoring, and academic excellence. This year, multiple members of the department were honored for their dedication and…

Mar 13, 2026

Project Supply Grant Help Sessions

Interested in finding funding to support your research projects? The Office of Undergraduate Research provides semesterly Project Supply Grants to help you accomplish your research goals! This funding supports your procurement of necessary research supplies. Applications for summer Project Supply Grants will open in late February. Before you can apply, students must attend one Project Supply Grant Help…