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Subject: Discovery - Monthly Newsletter of the Office of Undergraduate Research

 

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Discovery

A monthly newsletter from the Office of Undergraduate Research

 

Big Orange Big Ideas

The Office of Undergraduate Research is within the Office of Research and Engagement.

 

 

 

Showcase your research and represent the University of Tennessee at a regional, state, or national conference. We are pleased to announce the addition of an Undergraduate Research Travel Grants program to our program offerings.

Students presenting their work at conferences may apply for funds to partially defray the costs of registration and travel. The amounts awarded are:
•$300 for regional conferences (TN and any contiguous state)
•$500 for national conferences
•$800 for international conferences

 

Do you want to conduct research this summer with a UT faculty member? The Office of Undergraduate Research funds a summer internship program to promote research and creative activity among undergraduate students. All current full-time undergraduate students enrolled at the Knoxville campus are eligible to apply.

The deadline to apply is February 12.

 

 

 

Attend the 31st annual meeting of the National Conferences on Undergraduate Research. NCUR is the largest gathering of undergraduate researchers in the country and will be held April 6-8 at the University of Memphis this year.

The deadline to apply for the travel scholarship is February 5. 

Find more information about NCUR, the travel scholarships and a timeline of important dates. 

UT Knoxville will be offering travel scholarships to students with accepted NCUR abstracts and students interested in learning more about undergraduate research in their field. Students with accepted NCUR abstracts or creative pieces will receive preference for scholarships.

 

New! Chancellors Honors Award

A new Chancellors Honors Award for undergraduate research will be introduced in 2017. The Undergraduate Researcher of the Year Award honors a student who has shown success and excellence in undergraduate research. Students can self-nominate or be recommended by a faculty mentor.

Nominations are due by January 31.

 

Learn more about Undergraduate Research

 

 

Interested in research, but don't know where to start? 

Let’s Get Started! Undergraduate Research Information Session - Attend this information session to learn more about the Office of Undergraduate Research, opportunities for research experience, and strategies for contacting faculty research mentors. Offered Mondays at 11 a.m. and Thursdays @ 3 p.m. (on days when classes are held) Located in Room 407B Blount Hall. Registration is requested to guarantee a seat.

Peer Mentors are available in Room 407B Blount Hall. These students have participated in undergraduate research and can talk about strategies to get involved or provide suggestions for presenting your research to external audiences or conducting research abroad. Make an appointment by emailing [log in to unmask] or calling our office at (865) 974-8560.

 

 

 

EXPLORE is UT’s database of undergraduate research opportunities. Students can use EXPLORE to search for faculty by academic department, view open on-campus research positions, and view off-campus research opportunities.

Positions are listed as paid, volunteer, or for academic credit. Opportunities are continually added throughout the year.

You can view positions now at ugexplore.utk.edu. Log in using your NetID and password.

 

Activity Calendar

Upcoming events, deadlines, seminars and more.

Spring Research Assistants Application Deadline

Jan 13

Deadline for Chancellors Honors Award Nominations

Jan 31

NCUR Travel Grant Deadline

Feb 1

Summer Internship Application Deadline

Feb 12

8th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium Abstract Deadline

Feb 26

Posters at the Capitol Event

Mar 1

EURēCA Abstract Submission Deadline

Mar 11

URSA's 8th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium

Apr 1

National Conference of Undergraduate Research

Apr 6-8

Research Week

Apr 17-21

21st Annual EURēCA

Apr 17-21

Visit ugresearch.utk.edu for more information on all activities.

 

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Get in Touch

Are you an undergraduate researcher with news to share? We want to hear from you! If you have recently completed a research project, presented at a conference, or want to tell us about your fabulous mentor, fill out the appropriate form(s) below. (Faculty submissions also welcome.)

» Have you published or presented?

» Have you been to a conference?

» Submit an undergraduate research profile

» Submit a story about UT undergraduate research

» Submit an undergraduate research mentor profile

 

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Office of Undergraduate Research
1534 White Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37996-1529
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Phone: 865-974-8560
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