(1) Register for Gen. Studies 391: Research Exposed!: Approaches to Inquiry
SLN 14266 Section D ! Wednesdays 12:30-1:20 ! OUGL 220 ! 1 credit !
Public Welcome!!!
Looking for a one-credit course that sheds light upon cutting-edge
research at the UW? Research Exposed introduces you to current and
exciting research in a wide variety of disciplines, including how
faculty come up with research ideas, what methods they use to explore
research questions, and how undergrads can become involved in the
knowledge-making process. This 1-credit course is open to all
students--no prerequisites required. For more information visit
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/researchexposed/index.html
and
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/researchexposed/autumn10.html
for a complete list of autumn quarter speakers. There are still a few
spots left!
(2) URP INFORMATION SESSIONS & ADVISING: Getting ready to start research?
The Undergraduate Research Program information sessions let you know how
to get started on your search and help you identify resources available
for the undergraduate researcher. To register, please visit:
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/courses/infosessions.html
Autumn Quarter Information Sessions:
* Friday, October 08, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
* Thursday, October 14, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
* Friday, October 15, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Need a little more assistance? After attending an information session,
come in for one-on-one advising. Autumn Quarter URP Advising hours are
Thursdays 2-4pm and Fridays 11am-1pm or you may email us at urp@uw.edu
to set up an appointment.
(3) FIND RESEARCH POSITIONS
Get involved in Research! We currently have many NEW research
opportunities posted from various disciplines and NEW & IMPROVED keyword
search capabilities. Visit
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/students/atuw.html to start your
search now!
We have highlighted a few here:
=> $$ PAID RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES with Northwest Fisheries (Apply by
this Friday, October 8)
http://webapps.ued.washington.edu/opportunities/Opportunities.aspx?post_ID=857
http://webapps.ued.washington.edu/opportunities/Opportunities.aspx?post_ID=858
=> Activating the Brain with Light
http://webapps.ued.washington.edu/opportunities/Opportunities.aspx?post_ID=887
=> Immigration, Culture, and Health
http://webapps.ued.washington.edu/opportunities/Opportunities.aspx?post_ID=886
=> NSF REU Research Fellowships at Friday Harbor Laboratories
http://webapps.ued.washington.edu/opportunities/Opportunities.aspx?post_ID=877
=> Leadership, influence, and persuasion in organizations
http://webapps.ued.washington.edu/opportunities/Opportunities.aspx?post_ID=884
=> Control of the YogaBot
http://webapps.ued.washington.edu/opportunities/Opportunities.aspx?post_ID=881
(4) CONFERENCES: Share your work!
=> Posters on the Hill: The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) will
host its 15th annual undergraduate poster session on Capitol Hill.
Abstracts from a range of disciplines (Arts and Humanities, Biology,
Chemistry, Geosciences, Health Sciences, Mathematics/Computer Science,
Physics/Astronomy, Psychology, and Social Sciences) are invited to
participate. In order to ensure proper review of applications, the above
are the only disciplines that may apply. Should your research be
inter-disciplinary, please select the division that most closely
describes your research. Abstract submissions will only be accepted by
using the on-line submission form. For more information, and the link to
submit an application, please visit: http://www.cur.org/pohcall.html
Please note that the University of Washington is an institutional member
of CUR, a requirement to submit an application.
Complete applications (the electronic application and the electronic
recommendation letter) are due November 15, 2010.
For more information about the Posters on the Hill program, please visit
http://www.cur.org/postersession.html
=> If accepted to present at a conference, don't forget to apply for an
Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Award to help with your
expenses. Visit
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/students/urcta.html for details
and application.
For a list of additional conferences and submission deadlines, visit
http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/students/conferences.html.
(5) $$$ FUNDING $$$
=> Mary Gates Research Scholarships are competitive scholarships
available to enhance the educational experiences of students in all
majors who are engaged in research with faculty. Autumn quarter deadline
to apply is October 22, 2010 by 5pm. To learn more about the scholarship
attend information sessions, visit: http://exp.washington.edu/mge/
=> NIH Student Information Session, Tomorrow/TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2:30-4
p.m. in Mary Gates Hall 191A (Gateway Center Conference Room)
Dr. Wendy Fibison, Director for the Office of Training & Diversity at
the National Institutes of Health, will be visiting our campus from DC
to talk to students about:
1) The INRO (Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities). Application
deadline for INRO is October 15th.
2) Undergraduate and Postbaccalaurate Research Training
Opportunities available through the NIH.
Please RSVP -- https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/scholarq/112551
(6) Mark your Calendars! The 14th ANNUAL UW UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
SYMPOSIUM will be on Friday, MAY 20, 2011. Deadline to apply to present
your research will be February 21, 2010 by 5pm. Present! Volunteer! Attend!
