Undergraduate News

Oct 18, 2024

Discover Science: Applications Open for Summer 2025 Undergraduate Internships

As the nation continues to build a diverse, clean-energy workforce, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced that applications are being accepted for the Summer 2025 term of two undergraduate internship programs. The Office of Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program and the Community College Internships (CCI) program are unique opportunities open to all current and…

Oct 18, 2024

Fall 2024 Spooky Research Slam

Join OUR as 6 students from across the campus share their spooky research projects! They’ve got everything from funeral practices, creepy crawlies living near and on them, diseases, psychic powers, and even haunted equipment. But don’t be too afraid to show up! They’ll also ease your research-related fears so you can join in the spooky fun too!…

Oct 18, 2024

OUR-hosted Workshops

These workshops are open to all students (no research requirement) and cover a range of topics to help round out your academic training and help you be more competitive with future applications (jobs, scholarships, internships, etc.). Upcoming Topics Include: Research Communication 101; Maximizing Use of the Libraries; Writing Tools for Researchers; and Applying to Graduate School and…

Oct 18, 2024

National Conference on Undergraduate Research

April 7-9, 2024-Pittsburgh, PA NCUR is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity in all fields of study. This conference offers a unique environment for the celebration and promotion of undergraduate student achievement; provides models of exemplary research, scholarship, and creative activity; and offers student career readiness. The OUR will cover registration fees,…

Oct 18, 2024

State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium

December 4-17, 2024-Virtual Colleges, universities, and community colleges in North Carolina host a symposium each year to showcase N.C. undergraduate student research and creative work. SNCURCS (pronounced as ‘snickers’) provides undergraduate scholars in all fields a forum to share the results of their work through posters, presentations, performances, and works of art. The OUR will…

Oct 18, 2024

Funding Opportunities: George Barthalmus Undergraduate Research Awards

Be recognized across the entire state of North Carolina for your research! The George Barthalmus Undergraduate Research Awards promote early involvement in the research process through support of sophomores in a research project of their design. Students from all disciplines are invited to apply. Students can request up to $500. These awards are separate from OUR-funded programs. Eligible students may…

Oct 18, 2024

Funding Opportunities: OUR Project Supply Grants

These grants can be used to purchase supplies needed for undergraduate research projects. Applications for spring awards are now open. All undergraduates conducting research are eligible to apply, but must first attend a Project Supply Grant Help Session. These workshops cover what you need to know to craft a competitive proposal. Students can request up to $500. Returning applicants…

Oct 8, 2024

UNC-CH Mathematics Graduate Program Recruitment

UNC-Chapel Hill, the flagship of the University of North Carolina system, is considered a Public Ivy, with approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 12,000 graduate students. The Department of Mathematics has roughly 30 tenured or tenure-track faculty members and 10 postdoctoral faculty members. The faculty, postdocs, and more than 80 PhD students make a vibrant and first-rate…

Oct 7, 2024

2024 NCDS Spring Career Panel: Analyzing Data Science Careers | October 9 at 5 PM ET

The National Consortium for Data Science (NCDS) will host its fall career panel, Analyzing Data Science Careers, on October 9 at 5 PM ET. During the free virtual event, data science professionals from Liberty Mutual, Accenture, and Uplift Labs will provide insights into diverse data science careers in the fields of technology, insurance services, artificial intelligence, and more. …

Oct 7, 2024

NOW OPEN: Summer 2025 Study Abroad Applications

As of October 1, study abroad applications for the Summer 2025 term are now open. For a full list of NC State faculty-led group programs going abroad next summer, please check out Group Programs page. The page is now updated so you can now filter programs by the following: For more information regarding deadlines (including…