Research and Scholarship: Undergraduate Research

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Undergraduate Research Forum will be Wednesday April 11, 2012. Miami University undergraduates are invited to present results of independent research projects and other creative activities at our annual event. Students may chose to present research results in either a 15-minute oral synopsis, in one of three interactive poster session. This university-wide event showcases a Miami strength - learning through undergraduate inquiry and research. Event Contact: Martha Weber OARS Undergraduate Research Director weberme@muohio.edu
Register Online for the Miami UR'12 Forum Type in your unique id and your Miami password at the login screen. Then choose a presentation type. Students may register for an oral presentation or for a poster presentation. Gather this information before you register: Project advisors name(s) and department(s) and email address(es), The Project Title and co-presenters full name(s). View or Download UR 12 Forum Registration Instructions	Registration Deadline midnight Feb 28, 2012
(URA) Undergraduate Research Award Program Application Deadline 5:00 p.m. March 2, 2012 (Miami undegrads are invited to apply for funding to conduct a research project in Fall 2012) Sponsored by the university senate committee on undergraduate research, the URA program provides an opportunity for all enrolled full-time undergraduates on all campuses to participate in world of research and scholarly projects. View Award List of students conducting a funded Undergraduate Research project in Spring 2012 Program Contact: Dr. Dmitriy Garmatyuk, Committee Chair
Effective July 1, 2011 an unlimited number Miami faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students can join. On the CUR registration form, make sure to choose Miami University OH. Contact Martha Weber, OARS Undergraduate Research Director, for information on the benefits of Council on undergraduate membership for undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty and staff.
Miami Undergraduate Research Programs Overview of Undergraduate Research Opportunities for 2011-2012 get to know faculty members actively learn -- put classroom learning to practical use get an in-depth feel for the intellectual processes behind a discipline improve problem solving and communication skills understand the importance of life-long learning
(DUOS) The Doctoral-Undergraduate Opportunities for Scholarship) October 12, 2011 Important Message: The downloadable pdf file: DUOS Program Guidelines 2011-2012 document was missing the page of instructions on how to format the actual application. We sincerely apologize for this oversight. Please download the corrected document before creating your application. Get the corrected DUOS program guidelines >>>>> The only student application deadline is 5:00 p.m. October 17, 2011 (to apply for funding to conduct a research project in Spring 2012) The DUOS initiative to heightens the synergy between graduate and undergraduate programs through mentored research.
USS 2012 Undergraduate Summer Scholars Application deadline was December 2, 2011. The USS Program of Individual Faculty Mentorship for Miami University Sophomores and Juniors offers 100 hundred awards for Miami Students to carry out a summer research project in 2012.
2011-2012 Challenge Topic is: Realizing Tomorrow's Technologies: Focus on Ohio's Third Frontier". Team Application Deadline September 16, 2011 Ohio Third Frontier key technology areas include: 1) Advanced Energy, 2) Advanced Materials, 3) Biomedical Products, 4) Fuel Cells, 5) Medical Imaging, 6) Photovoltaics, and 7) Sensors. The MUITDC challenge fosters interdisciplinary development research by providing teams of undergraduate students the means to develop and demonstrate a technology at the laboratory scale, to provide fiscal projections that indicate a financial viability, and to identify policy issues that incorporate esthetic and societal concerns. Go to the MUITDC 2011-2012 Google site to start your search for team members.
(FYRE) First Year Research Experience Deadline extended to September 30, 2011 This learning community program offers First Year students an opportunity to engage in research and to establish early contact with a faculty mentor. First year students are invited to apply to participate. The FYRE program is still recruiting students to participate in the program which is a year long commitment. FYRE students must enroll in EDL 280 for fall and spring. The EDL 280 course-in-common is the FYRE program learning community. To join FYRE Contact Martha Weber weberme@muohio.edu 529-3600.
Miami Report Special Issue on Undergraduate Research Summer 2011 Download the publication to get the student perspective on summer undergraduate research experiences. Miami's News and Public Information Office crafts this publication each summer to celebrate undergraduate research experiences.
Mi CUP of TEA, Miami's student-run journal of undergraduate research publishes articles that showcase students' initiative into inquiry in any field. Visit MiCup of Tea on the web for details.
Undergraduate Research Forum April 11, 2012 - Miami celebrates student research experiences Miami University will host the 18th annual celebration of undergraduate research. We expect around 500 students to present results of their research. Students can choose to do an oral presentation or chose a poster presentation format. Online registration will open in mid January 2012.
Explore Behind the Red Brick Undergraduate students have many opportunities to participate in research at Miami University. Hear what students and faculty have to say about their research in the videos hosted on the College of Arts & Science website. SEAS Experience - School of Engineering Undergraduate Research Opportunities The vibrant, student-friendly, high-tech environment provides many opportunities for faculty interaction, undergraduate research, student-driven projects both in and out of the classroom, international experiences, and more.... Combine Study Abroad and Undergraduate Research thru EuroScholars Contact Richard Menard in Miami's Office of International Education Study Abroad EuroLearn (Talk with Miami Study Abroad Office for Details) EuroLearn provides North American college and university students with unique opportunities for study and research abroad in Europe. EuroLearn offers comprehensive support services at a lower cost while assuring a successful study experience from beginning to end. Students of all majors are welcome to apply, and no prior language skills are required as some or all courses are taught in English. Study Abroad with IES (Talk with Miami Study Abroad Office for Details) IES offers quality study abroad programs for college-aged students in cities throughout Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, and South America."From the creative projects of independent research to internships and study abroad, these opportunities provide practical experience, professional connections, and open doors to elite graduate programs around the world... IES Abroad commits $2 million each year to our IES financial aid programs because we firmly believe that financial limitations should not prevent a qualified student from participating in an IES Abroad program.