We are pleased to announce a new summer internship program, SCI Scholars, for chemistry and chemical engineering undergraduates.
The program is a joint effort of the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI), America International Group (AIG), the American Chemical Society (ACS), and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), and was developed to introduce chemistry and chemical engineering students to careers in the chemical industry.
Exceptional sophomores and juniors with a GPA of at least 3.5 and who are majoring in chemistry or chemical engineering are encouraged to apply.
Program details:
- Twenty-one scholars will be chosen for internship positions in the summer of 2010.
- SCI Scholars receive $6,000-$9,000 for a ten-week internship.
- Students will be awarded a certificate and an additional $1000, which can be used for any purpose, such as participation at an ACS or AIChE meeting.
- Scholars nominate a high school chemistry teacher for recognition. Teachers will be awarded a certificate from SCI and $1,000, which can be used for professional development or classroom materials.
Applications are due January 15, 2010.
Interested students should visit http://www.acs.org/sci to fill out an application and get more information.
Posted October 27, 2009 in Uncategorized
The Center for Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities at the University at Buffalo enjoys affiliations with several national organizations whose mission is to further engage undergraduates in research. The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) hosts a National Research Symposium for Undergraduates each Spring. UB undergraduates who apply and are accepted to present at NCUR will receive travel funding through the CURCA office.
This year’s conference is in Missoula, Montana April 15-17, 2010. Please visit their website at www.umt.edu/ncur2010 and select the link on that page to Call for Abstracts. Abstract submission is currently open. The deadline for submission is December 4, 2009.
“Meet me in Montana” for NCUR — April 15-17, 2010.
Please review the NCUR website for application details, and then make an appointment to speak with the UB’s Director of CURCA for additional information on travel funding. Strict deadlines are enforced for this process, so please pay close attention to all the application details. Good luck!
Posted October 27, 2009 in Uncategorized
Attention Juniors and Seniors Conducting Undergraduate Research!
Are you interested in Graduate School?
The Council on Undergraduate Research hosts a Registry of Undergraduate Researchers. The purpose of this registry is to facilitate matchmaking between undergraduates who have research experience and a desire to pursue an advanced degree, with graduate schools seeking high quality students who are well prepared for research.
The Registry is open to students in the fields of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Physics/ Astronomy, Mathematics/Computer Science, Economics, Geosciences, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Humanities and Anthropology/Archaeology.
Any undergraduate may go to http://www.cur.org/ugreg/ to fill out a simple curriculum vitae form. There is no charge to the student and records will be made available to bona fide Graduate Schools that contract with CUR for this service.
Posted October 22, 2009 in Uncategorized
The CSIS Commission on Smart Global Health is seeking essay submissions that answer the following question in 500-800 words by midnight, November 20th 2009:
“What is the most important thing the U.S. can do to improve global health over the next 15 years?”
We are looking for fresh, innovative approaches to global health problems. The author of the winning essay will receive a $1,000 scholarship with a chance to be published in the Commission’s final report. Complete details can be found at:
http://www.smartglobalhealth.org/pages/essay-signup
The CSIS Commission on Smart Global Health Policy focuses on practical solutions that maximize efficiency, produce measurable results, and engage the American public. This essay contest is one way we’re expanding the conversation to include the ideas and opinions of people who are passionate about global health issues.
Posted October 20, 2009 in Uncategorized
CURCA is presenting several Life Workshops this Fall through the Life & Learning Workshop Series. Learn about how to get involved in research and how to make the most of your undergraduate research opportunity!
Sessions include:
- 9/10/09 Getting Started in Undergraduate Research - 3:30pm - 12 Capen Hall
- 9/17/09 Funding Your Research - 3:30pm -12 Capen Hall
- 10/1/09 Funding Your Research - 3:30pm - 12 Capen Hall
- 11/19/09 Learn About Summer Research Opportunities - 4:20pm - 12 Capen Hall
- 12/2/09 Learn About Summer Research Opportunities - 4pm - 12 Capen Hall
Please go to http://workshops.buffalo.edu to register for any of these sessions.
Interested in Exploring a Summer Research Opportunity while still an Undergraduate?
A new website from the IGERT program lists opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally. These opportunities are available to all undergraduate students. Make yourself as prepared as possible by attending some of the CURCA workshops, or participating in an on campus undergraduate research project here at UB. When you are ready to further your interests this summer, please look at the links below:
The Department of Sociology, in conjunction with Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Sociology Honor Society, is sponsoring a Sociology Research Poster Competition. The purpose of this competition is to both encourage and recognize Sociological research performed by undergraduates here at UB. Research posters submitted to this competition may be on any substantive Sociology topic, may utilize any sociological research methodology, and may use any sociological theories and concepts. The posters should demonstrate innovative and original thinking.
- First Prize: $100
- Second Prize: $75
- Third Prize: $50
Eligibility
This competition is open to all undergraduates currently enrolled at UB. Projects/research used for course credit may be submitted for the competition. Posters may be submitted as either sole authored or with multiple authors (prizes will be awarded per poster).
Submission Guidelines
- Posters should be submitted to Dr. Sampson Lee Blair, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Sociology, 430 Park Hall. Deadline for submission is March 20, 2009. Projects may be displayed using up to a 36” by 48” space.
- Posters should include a title, brief abstract (approximately 50 words), graphs/tables/charts/photos, a description of theories and research methods used, and findings and conclusions. All text should be legible at a distance of 3 to 4 feet. A cover letter which details the purpose and significance of the work should accompany the poster. Any questions concerning poster format may be directed to Dr. Blair at slblair@buffalo.edu.
Competition winners will be announced on March 27, 2009.
Information, suggestions, and examples of poster design may be found at: http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/asl/guides/bio/posters.html.
Posted January 14, 2009 in Competitions
The UB Libraries in cooperation with CURCA are please to sponsor and announce the 2009 Undergraduate Research Prize. Two $500 prizes will be awarded to students who produce significant academic inquiry requiring use of information resources, the Libraries, and the collections. Undergraduate research conducted by individual students or by student teams is eligible. Research can be in any discipline and must have been conducted between January 2008 and February 2009. Projects can be presented in any format, but must document the use and application of library/information resources.
Application Deadline: March 20, 2009
For more information, please visit: http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/ext/prize
Posted November 21, 2008 in Competitions
Looking for an innovative way to fuel the world, save the environment and not impact the food supply? Seems like everyone is, but the newest method may be right in our own New York State back yard. Read on for details.
UB’s Center for Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities, through the support of the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, is pleased to offer UB Undergraduate students the opportunity to apply for Undergraduate Research Awards. Application procedures and instructions are attached below. Awards are for University at Buffalo undergraduate students who exhibit a need for funding to overcome barriers that obstruct their ability to perform meaningful research and or creative activities during their undergraduate enrollment at UB. Award applications will be reviewed by a team of UB faculty and staff that will give consideration to completed applications that show a true need for award support to complete projects, pay for supplies, attend conferences or other intrinsic needs that must be overcome to complete a research or creative work. All paperwork and forms attached below must be submitted as part of the completed application packet.
SUBMIT COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET TO:
CURCA — Undergraduate Research Awards
c/o Undergraduate Academies
17 Norton Hall
University at Buffalo
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14620
*Only complete application packets will be accepted.
** Complete packets will be stamped received. Applications received after 3:00pm will receive a “received date stamp” of the next business day
Please contact Tim Tryjankowski, Director Center for Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities, with any questions regarding the award application process.
tat@buffalo.edu
(716) 645-7778
**Note Well, for consideration of an award application, the project described MUST be advertised through the CURCA “Research Opportunities” web site. Research Mentors are to submit research opportunity posting via the on-line form found at: http://curca.buffalo.edu/research/research_opportunities.php
FORMS:
Applicant Cover Sheet (PDF)
Award Application Instructions (PDF)
Award Certificate of Understanding (PDF)
