Information Tables 1:00-3:00
How to Find a Research Experience
Resources on Campus
Summer Research Opportunities
Funding Your Research
CURCA & $500 Research Award
Presentations every 15 minutes

PRESENTATION 3:00-4:00
Room 12 Capen Hall
Applying for REU positions at national centers: what criteria do REU directors look for?
The Personal Statement
Student Perspectives on Research

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.

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!

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.

“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.

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.

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:

• Pathways to Science: Summer Research for Undergraduates
• ScienceNET: Summer Research Programs
• American Mathematical Society: Research Experience for Undergraduates Summer Programs

• 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.

Application Deadline: March 20, 2009

For more information, please visit: http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/ext/prize