Undergraduate News

Jul 16, 2025

Apply Now! Undergraduate Research Assistant: Belonging & Resilience in First-Gen College Students

The Undergraduate Research Assistant will support a qualitative dissertation study examining how first-generation college students in environmental programs develop a sense of belonging and resilience. This study is conducted through the Green Pathways Program (pseudonym) and includes the implementation of reflection series. The research assistant will assist with data organization, anonymization, transcription of audio/video files…

Jul 16, 2025

So You Want to Go to Grad School?

Are you an undergraduate researcher and you’re considering attending graduate school? The Laboratory for Analytic Sciences and NC State Office of Undergraduate Research invite you to a panel discussion with STEM and STEM-adjacent graduate students from various universities who are conducting research at NC State this summer, happening TODAY at 3:00 P.M. in Fitts-Woolard Hall Room 2331. Panelists will…

Jul 16, 2025

Tools and Support for Those Impacted by Federal Hiring Disruptions

Pack Forward: Tools and Support for Those Impacted by Federal Hiring Disruptions is a virtual career support event hosted by the NC State Career Development Center. This virtual event is designed to support NC State current students and alumni whose career plans have been impacted by changes in federal hiring. Whether you are a current federal employee facing…

Jul 16, 2025

OUR: Summer & Fall Opportunities

Ready to get started in research? Join to OUR on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. to learn how to get started in undergraduate research! Whether you’re an incoming or returning student, we are excited to help you start your research journey. This workshop covers a range of the commonly asked questions regarding how to…

Jul 16, 2025

Next Week: 2025 Undergraduate Research & Creativity Symposium

Friday, July 25 (9:00-4:00 P.M.) is the OUR’s 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research & Creativity Symposium, this year at the W. Duke Kimbrell Atrium on Centennial Campus! Join undergraduate researchers from NC State and across the country to celebrate their hard work and learn about the amazing research happening on campus!

Jun 19, 2025

Looking for Other Ways to Engage with Research on Campus?

There are multiple opportunities to present your research and work on NC State’s campus. From the Symposium on Afrofuturism and Diasporic Scholarship to the One Health Research Symposium to the PSI Hackathon, you can engage in cutting-edge research, problem solving, and develop your presentation prowess through different opportunities. Check out the OUR’s webpage to see all the possible ways to get…

Jun 19, 2025

REMINDER: Summer Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium Abstracts Due Next Week!

Friday, July 25 (9:00-4:00 P.M.) is the OUR’s 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research & Creativity Symposium, this year at the W. Duke Kimbrell Atrium on Centennial Campus! Join undergraduate researchers from NC State and across the country to celebrate their hard work and learn about the amazing research happening on campus! Undergraduate researchers at any stage of the research process are invited to…

Jun 19, 2025

OUR: Summer Opportunities

2025 PSI Hackathon Registration is Open! The Plant Sciences Initiative Hackathon is an annual event that gives undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral students the chance to demonstrate their skills in a 3-day competition to solve ag tech related challenges for prizes and bragging rights! Register for the 2025 Hackathon here. Project Supply Grant Applications Due Soon! The application…

Jun 19, 2025

Final Project Supply Grant Help Session TODAY!

Are you planning to submit a 2025 Fall Project Supply Grant application? As part of the application process, students are required to attend a help session prior to submitting their application. Today is the last chance to attend a help session! Join us via Zoom at 6pm this evening to learn the best practices and tips for a…

Jun 19, 2025

Professional Development

Professional development is an important part of your educational experience. It helps you round off your research and academic experiences with soft skills that help you get further. Join us this summer for our weekly workshops. No prior or current research experience required! Times: Tuesdays 9:00-10:30 A.M. (via zoom) Upcoming Summer Topics *Attending both parts will…