Council on Undergraduate Research

“Learning Through Research”

To support and promote high-quality student-faculty collaborative CUR Mission: To support and promote high-quality student-faculty collaborative research and scholarship

Council on Undergraduate Research

Council on Undergraduate Research National faculty development organization founded in 1978

Council on Undergraduate Research National faculty development organization founded in 1978 > 3000 Individual Members & > 500 Institutional Members

Council on Undergraduate Research National faculty development organization founded in 1978 > 3000 Individual Members & > 500 Institutional Members Seven disciplinary divisions: Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology, Social Sciences

Council on Undergraduate Research National faculty development organization founded in 1978 > 3000 Individual Members & > 500 Institutional Members Seven disciplinary divisions: Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology, Social Sciences Two multidisciplinary divisions: Undergraduate Research Program Directors & At-Large Division

Council on Undergraduate Research National faculty development organization founded in 1978 > 3000 Individual Members & > 500 Institutional Members Seven disciplinary divisions: Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology, Social Sciences Two multidisciplinary divisions: Undergraduate Research Program Directors & At-Large Division Councilors: Up to 24 per division elected by members Committees: Councilors serve on standing committees Executive Board: Governing officers & Division chairs

Council on Undergraduate Research National faculty development organization founded in 1978 > 3000 Individual Members & > 500 Institutional Members Seven disciplinary divisions: Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology, Social Sciences Two multidisciplinary divisions: Undergraduate Research Program Directors & At-Large Division Councilors: Up to 24 per division elected by members Committees: Councilors serve on standing committees Executive Board: Governing officers & Division chairs National office in Washington, D.C. headed by the Executive Officer: Dr. Nancy Hensel

Undergraduate research: An inquiry or investigation conducted by an undergraduate student that makes an original intellectual or creative contribution to their discipline

Undergraduate research: An inquiry or investigation conducted by an undergraduate student that makes an original intellectual or creative contribution to their discipline

What are the Benefits of Undergraduate Research?

What are the Benefits of Undergraduate Research? Engages and empowers students in hands-on learning

What are the Benefits of Undergraduate Research? Engages and empowers students in hands-on learning Enhances the student learning experience through mentoring relationships with faculty

What are the Benefits of Undergraduate Research? Engages and empowers students in hands-on learning Enhances the student learning experience through mentoring relationships with faculty Increases retention in the STEM disciplines & other fields

What are the Benefits of Undergraduate Research? Engages and empowers students in hands-on learning Enhances the student learning experience through mentoring relationships with faculty Increases retention in the STEM disciplines & other fields Provides effective career preparation & promotes interest in graduate education

What are the Benefits of Undergraduate Research? Engages and empowers students in hands-on learning Enhances the student learning experience through mentoring relationships with faculty Increases retention in the STEM disciplines & other fields Provides effective career preparation & promotes interest in graduate education Develops critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, self confidence, and intellectual independence

What are the Benefits of Undergraduate Research? Engages and empowers students in hands-on learning Enhances the student learning experience through mentoring relationships with faculty Increases retention in the STEM disciplines & other fields Provides effective career preparation & promotes interest in graduate education Develops critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, self confidence, and intellectual independence Promotes an innovation-oriented culture

Faculty Benefits of Undergraduate Research: Invigorates intellect and increases enthusiasm Enhances teaching effectiveness and job satisfaction Promotes advancements in research program Increases access to grant funding Encourages faculty to remain current in their field Promotes greater engagement with students, colleagues, and the community

Faculty Benefits of Undergraduate Research: Invigorates intellect and increases enthusiasm

Faculty Benefits of Undergraduate Research: Invigorates intellect and increases enthusiasm Enhances teaching effectiveness and job satisfaction

Faculty Benefits of Undergraduate Research: Invigorates intellect and increases enthusiasm Enhances teaching effectiveness and job satisfaction Promotes advancements in research program

Faculty Benefits of Undergraduate Research: Invigorates intellect and increases enthusiasm Enhances teaching effectiveness and job satisfaction Promotes advancements in research program Increases access to grant funding

Faculty Benefits of Undergraduate Research: Invigorates intellect and increases enthusiasm Enhances teaching effectiveness and job satisfaction Promotes advancements in research program Increases access to grant funding Encourages faculty to remain current in their field

Faculty Benefits of Undergraduate Research: Invigorates intellect and increases enthusiasm Enhances teaching effectiveness and job satisfaction Promotes advancements in research program Increases access to grant funding Encourages faculty to remain current in their field Promotes greater engagement with students, colleagues, and the community

Institutional Benefits of Undergraduate Research: Enhances intellectual vitality of the institution Attracts talented faculty and builds research programs Attracts engaged students and community interest External funding brings new equipment and facilities Encourages innovative and collaborative curricula Promotes engagement with national trends in higher education and new research directions

Institutional Benefits of Undergraduate Research: Enhances intellectual vitality of the institution

Institutional Benefits of Undergraduate Research: Enhances intellectual vitality of the institution Attracts talented faculty and builds research programs

Institutional Benefits of Undergraduate Research: Enhances intellectual vitality of the institution Attracts talented faculty and builds research programs Attracts engaged students and community interest

Institutional Benefits of Undergraduate Research: Enhances intellectual vitality of the institution Attracts talented faculty and builds research programs Attracts engaged students and community interest External funding brings new equipment and facilities

Institutional Benefits of Undergraduate Research: Enhances intellectual vitality of the institution Attracts talented faculty and builds research programs Attracts engaged students and community interest External funding brings new equipment and facilities Encourages innovative and collaborative curricula

Institutional Benefits of Undergraduate Research: Enhances intellectual vitality of the institution Attracts talented faculty and builds research programs Attracts engaged students and community interest External funding brings new equipment and facilities Encourages innovative and collaborative curricula Promotes engagement with national trends in higher education and new research directions

Focus on Faculty Development MEETINGS National Conference CUR Dialogues Institutes Posters on the Hill Regional Workshops on Institutional Undergraduate Research SERVICES Consulting Service Mentor Network CUR Fellows Awards CUR List-serve Undergraduate Researchers’ Graduate School Registry PUBLICATIONS CUR Quarterly “How To” Series Specialized Volumes

Quarterly Journal for Members

New Publication Developing and Sustaining a Research - Supportive Curriculum: A Compendium of Successful Practices National Press Club February 21, 2007

Posters on the Hill Washington D.C. April 2009

13th CUR National Conference 2010 Weber State University Ogden, Utah - June 2010 National undergraduate research gathering for faculty, administrators, policy makers, funding agency representatives, and other stakeholders. Workshops, presentations, roundtables, and keynote symposia Abundant opportunities for networking, discussion, and interaction

www.cur.org PowerPoint presentation created September 2008 by Dr. Jeff Marshall, CUR Councilor, Geosciences Division (based on earlier version by Dr. Kerry Karukstis, CUR President)

Registration Deadline: Cal Poly Pomona University Saturday November 22 Abstract Deadline: Friday October 3 Registration Deadline: Friday October 24 www.csupomona.edu/~sccur08

Photo Credits: All copyrights are maintained by the original owners. Note: Many of the photos used in this presentation were acquired from the internet without expressed permission of the owners. They are used here only to depict and promote undergraduate research as a beneficial academic endeavor for all. Sources of these photos include the public web sites of: The Council for Undergraduate Research Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science Appalachian State University Butler University Cal Poly Pomona University Cornell University Georgia Tech University Harvey Mudd College Judson University Lincoln University Michigan Tech University Newpark Music Center Notre Dame University Trinity University University of California, Berkeley University of Minnesota