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.
December Events:
Honors Research Symposium
Attend the 2024 Honors Research Symposium in the Cone Center on Tuesday, December 3 from 2:30-6:30pm. See over 100 students present their OUR Scholars and Honors projects online and in person.
OUR Scholars Appreciation Day
Calling Fall Scholars!
- Visit the OUR Office on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 11am – 1pm for a sweet snack and hot cocoa to show appreciation for all your hard work this semester.
- While you’re here, write a note of thanks and appreciation for your mentor and OUR staff will deliver it with a small gift later this month.
- Don’t forget to complete your end of program assessments too!
State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research & Creativity Symposium
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. See what students all across North Carolina (35 disciplines and 30+ schools) are working on. Support, encourage, and congratulate them from December 4-17, 2024. Attend SNCURCS.
National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR)
- The 2025 NCUR will happen in Pittsburgh, PA from April 7-9, 2025. Abstract submission is due by December 6, 2024.
- Don’t forget to submit your OUR travel request to help cover expenses to attend NCUR once you submit your abstract.
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.).
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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