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.
November Events:
State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research & Creativity Symposium: Accepting Submissions!
Colleges, universities, and community colleges in North Carolina host a symposium each year to showcase N.C. undergraduate student research and creative work. SNCURCS (pronounced as ‘snickers’) provides undergraduate scholars in all fields a forum to share the results of their work through posters, presentations, performances, and works of art.
- SNCURCS 2024 will be held virtually, December 4-17, 2024.
- Abstract Submissions: November 1 – November 25, 2024
- Registration: November 1 – November 25; Fee: $10/presenter (visitors do not need to register)
- For SNCURCS, you do not have to complete the Travel Application for funding in InfoReady. Instead, please complete this Google Form
Links to an external site. if you would like support in the 2024 virtual SNCURCS. Applications should be submitted no later than November 25, 2024 to be eligible for registration to be covered by OUR. A policy note: Students who register and are supported by OUR, but who do not complete the presentation process at the virtual SNCURCS, would not be eligible for additional conference travel support.
- For SNCURCS, you do not have to complete the Travel Application for funding in InfoReady. Instead, please complete this Google Form
- If you’re a sophomore in North Carolina, you’re also eligible for the George Barthalmus Undergraduate Research Award
Links to an external site. to support ongoing undergraduate research. Applications for 2024-2025 awards will be accepted: October 21-November 18, 2024.
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
Summer 2024
- Did you know that over 100 students participated in the Summer Research Symposium on August 2nd at the Popp Martin Student Union
- What did you do for your summer vacation? Hear from OUR Summer Scholars and other researchers from programs across UNC Charlotte talk about their summer full of amazing research discoveries!
- More details about SRC can be found here!
Academic-Year Reminders
OUR Drop-In Hours
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Mondays and 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesdays
- 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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