Announcements
This page is your one-stop for upcoming events with the Office of Undergraduate Research, as well as how to sign up for our email lists and Google Calendar notifications.
January Events:
Introducing ETHEL: Undergraduate Research Journal (Excellence, Transformation, Honor, Equity, and Leadership)
ETHEL is looking for reviewers (apply by December 13) and submissions (submit before January 31) for the 2025 issue with these submission guidelines.
Calling all potential mentors for Summer 2025!
The Request for Proposals (RFP) for mentored projects during summer 2025 is active. Submissions will go through the competitions portal with a deadline of January 16, 2025. Don’t delay! In the new portal you can save drafts and edit your project proposal. Find more information in OUR mentor resources or schedule a consultation with OUR staff if you have questions or need assistance (Dir or A.D.).
Student Applications for Summer 2025 are open!
Submissions will go through the competitions portal starting January 21, 2025. In the meantime, check out our application template under Get Researching! so you can work early on crafting thoughtful responses. Talk to potential mentors and encourage them to submit projects if they have not already done so. Check out the nearly 150 student presentations from the 2024 Summer Research Symposium to see the possibilities. Application Information Sessions will be Friday, January 31, 2025 and Friday, February 14, 2025 at 12pm.
Did you miss the Honors Research Symposium in December?
It is not too late! See over 100 students present their OUR Scholars and Honors projects online.
Ongoing Events
We are Hiring! FWS: Office of Undergraduate Research Student Programs Intern
- Student will be working up to 11 hours per week assisting with program planning and communication including but not limited to supporting office communications including email, social media, Symposium, calendar and website announcements.
- Additional roles for representing the Office through tabling events, drop-in hours, student organization visits, and OUR yearly events including URC is required. The student will work on specific projects associated with OUR related events and activities.
- This role will assist with basic administrative functions of the office including but not limited to light office duties (greeting visitors, answering phones, recording meeting notes, responding to email, filing, posting campus signage, and oral and written communication).
- If interested, submit a resume and cover letter to the Hire-A-Niner job posting
- Only Federal Work Study eligible applicants
Academic-Year Reminders
OUR Drop-In Hours
- 9:00 to 11:00am on Tuesdays and by appointment
- Stop by the OUR Office at Barnard 109 to meet with a member of the OUR team
- Individual meetings also available, see the About Us page for contact information.
Student Survey: NOW ACTIVE!
- We are seeking student feedback to develop OUR programming and outreach
- Survey link
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