http://curca.buffalo.edu/news News and Announcements from UB CURCA Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:16:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://curca.buffalo.edu/news/uncategorized/sci-scholars-undergraduate-industrial-internship-program/ 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 ... http://curca.buffalo.edu/news/uncategorized/call-for-papers-national-conference-on-undergraduate-research/ 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 ... http://curca.buffalo.edu/news/uncategorized/sign-up-for-curs-registry-of-undergraduate-researchers/ 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 ... http://curca.buffalo.edu/news/uncategorized/global-health-essay-contest/ 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 - ... http://curca.buffalo.edu/news/workshops/upcoming-curca-workshops-for-fall-2009/ 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 ... http://curca.buffalo.edu/news/research-opportunities-outside-of-ub/summer-research-opportunties-and-other-reus/ 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 ... http://curca.buffalo.edu/news/competitions/sociology-research-poster-competition-at-ub-deadline-for-submission-march-20-2009/ 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 ... http://curca.buffalo.edu/news/competitions/ub-libraries-2009-undergraduate-research-prize/ 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. http://curca.buffalo.edu/news/news-announcments/biodiesel-in-the-news/   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 ... http://curca.buffalo.edu/news/research-opportunities-at-ub/applications-now-being-accepted-for-curca-undergraduate-research-awards/