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The WVU Office of Undergraduate Research is proud to announce that one of the university's current Beckman Scholars, Jackie Arnold, placed third in a judged poster competition at the recent American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) annual meeting held in Boston, Massachusetts from November 7-November 11.  

Her research focuses on investigating enzymes and finding the right synthetic environments for these enzymes to behave in the ways they should, some of which have potential applications in healthcare, such as biosensors to help patients with diabetes monitor their glucose levels.

Now accepting applications for: 

Join the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) on Thursday, November 18, from 12 to 3 p.m. ET for a virtual career fair showcasing the STEM internships and fellowships offered at U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) facilities around the country!

During this event, you will have the opportunity to:

The WAVE Fellows program provides support for undergraduate students, who are underrepresented in STEM and intend on pursuing a Ph.D., to conduct a 10-week summer research project under the mentorship of Caltech faculty.  Research opportunities are available in biology, neuroscience, chemistry, chemical engineering, engineering and applied science, geology, environmental science, sustainability, astronomy, physics, nanotechnology, quantum sciences, humanities, social science, and more!

The program will run June 13-August 19, 2022.  Applicants must be rising sophomores, juniors, or non-graduating seniors and have at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA.  Accepted students will take part in graduate school prep workshops, faculty seminars, networking events, writing workshops, and social activities.  More details can be found on the program website.

The deadline to apply is January 7, 2022 at 11:59pm EST.

The Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) - Guide Summer Program helps students prepare for health professions school.  The program will take place May 15-20, 2022 on the WVU Health Sciences Campus.  The program is open to sophomore, junior, and senior students seeking admission to a school or program of dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, occupational therapy, or physical therapy.  During the week-long event, students will receive help with the application process, personal statements, interview skills, and research and presentation skills.  Additionally, students will receive guidance and advice from health professional school deans.  Students will also receive a free, self-paced Kaplan Prep Course.

This program is free and open to all WV in-state students who are under-represented such as minority, low income, first generation, or rural.  Accepted students will receive a $92/day stipend. Dorm rooms will be provided for off-campus students as needed.

The HCOP-Guide Summer Program is an intimate experience with room for only 10 qualifying students.  

CUR encourages and invites all students to submit their research abstract submissions today! The deadline to submit is December 13, 2021, at 11:59 PM ET. Students should complete this submission, NOT a faculty advisor. Abstract submissions should describe your research, scholarship, or creative activity, and discuss its significance to society. CUR recommends that you complete the information required for submission prior to starting this application. 

Please note that CUR membership is required in order to submit an abstract. The membership requirement can be fulfilled in any of the following ways: 

Posters on the Hill is a critical element in CUR's advocacy efforts. It is more important than ever that the voice of undergraduate researchers and their mentors are heard on Capitol Hill. This prestigious event celebrates the impressive work of the accepted students and supports the messages of the importance of undergraduate research at the federal level. 

Posters on the Hill 2022 will take place virtually. In January 2022, the dates for Posters on the Hill will be announced once the congressional agenda is released. More specific details on the event will be released in the coming months. Please note the outlined deadlines below:

Dr. Mark Tseytlin is seeking highly motivated undergraduate students to lead one of many project tasks in collaboration with other lab members. Students will gain invaluable expertise and, likely, co-author a publication in a peer-revived journal. This position is volunteer, but students can apply for WVU funding.

The Johns Hopkins University's Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium was designed to offer students across the country the chance to gather together and disseminate their humanities and interdisciplinary research on a national scale. The third annual Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium will be held virtually on April 8-10, 2022.  

The 2022 Macksey Symposium will feature the following:

The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to $9,500 per year) for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship at a NOAA facility during the summer.

The internship between the first and second years of the award provides the scholars with hands-on, practical experience in NOAA-related science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities. Awards also include travel funds to attend a mandatory NOAA Scholarship Program orientation and the annual Science & Education Symposium, scientific conferences where students present their research, and a housing subsidy for scholars who do not reside at home during the summer internship.

Attention! The WVU Office of Undergraduate is supporting the conference registration of the first ten students accepted to present at NCUR 2022.

General abstract submissions are due November 29th, 2021.