1. Council on Undergraduate Research

2. “Learning Through Research”

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

4. Council on Undergraduate Research

5. Council on Undergraduate Research
National faculty development organization founded in 1978

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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

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

13. What are the Benefits of Undergraduate Research?

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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. Faculty Benefits of Undergraduate Research:
Invigorates intellect and increases enthusiasm

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

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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

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

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

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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. Quarterly Journal for Members

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

37. Posters on the Hill
Washington D.C.
April 2009

38. 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

39. 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)

40. Registration Deadline:
Cal Poly Pomona
University
Saturday November 22
Abstract Deadline:
Friday October 3
Registration Deadline:
Friday October 24

41. 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