http://curca.buffalo.edu/news CURCA News Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:23:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   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/applications-now-being-accepted-for-curca-undergraduate-research-awards/     The UB Office of Science, Technology Transfer and Economic Outreach (STOR) is pleased to pass along some information about an international program that has been organized to recognize, encourage and inspire innovation on college and university campuses. The Collegiate Inventors Competition, a program of the National Inventors Hall of ... http://curca.buffalo.edu/news/undergraduate-research-information-fair/ Here at UB, the Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities is one of several excellent resources to use as you begin to explore research opportunities during your undergraduate years. As a Research I University, UB is committed to research efforts across the disciplines. As a part of the UB ... http://curca.buffalo.edu/news/ncur-submission-deadline-december-1-2007/ The Web Guide to Research for Undergraduates (WebGURU) is an interactive web-based tool intended to assist undergraduates navigate the hurdles of an undergraduate research experience. Resources available on this website include: Information on all the technical aspects of undergraduate research including lab safety, record keeping, experimental design, data analysis, technical writing, ... http://curca.buffalo.edu/news/webguru-guide-to-research-for-undergraduates/ Press Release 07-051 Students Benefit from Undergraduate Research Opportunities *May 2, 2007* Undergraduate students who participate in hands-on research are more likely to pursue advanced degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, according to a new study. The study's authors state that National Science Foundation (NSF) and other entities' efforts to encourage representation ... http://curca.buffalo.edu/news/benefits-of-undergraduate-research/   Creating a poster presentation for UB's Annual Celebration of Academic Excellence? Want to get your ideas across effectively through a poster? Looking for skills in designing a poster? GO TO: http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/asl/guides/bio/posters.html FOR TIPS ON DESIGNING AN EFFECTIVE POSTER!   Also, CHECK OUT the CURCA workshops for even more information! http://curca.buffalo.edu/news/tips-for-designing-effective-posters/ 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 ... http://curca.buffalo.edu/news/summer-research-opportunities-and-other-reus/ The University at Buffalo sponsors access to Community of Science's COS Funding Opportunities. Research opportunities are available for researchers and scholars and covers all disciplines - life and physical sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities. Highlights: 23,000+ records worth more than $33 billion Opportunities across the world, across all disciplines New easier-to-use search tools, ... http://curca.buffalo.edu/news/cos-funding-opportunities/   This form is for the Deans and their students submitting posters for the 2008 Celebration of Academic Excellence. 2008 Student Submission Form   http://curca.buffalo.edu/news/2008-student-poster-submission-form/