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Publication Opportunities

Explorations: The Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities for the State of North Carolina

EXPLORATIONS celebrates the ingenuity, creativity, and engaged learning being undertaken by undergraduates throughout the state. Originating as a companion to the State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium (sncurcs.org). Explorations offers the opportunity for undergraduates at any 2- or 4-year college or university across the state to be published in a peer-reviewed journal and showcase their exciting work.  Explorations is seeking research papers, critical essays (literature / research reviews, articles written on a particular topic), or media submissions of performing/fine arts endeavors. The text of the paper should be no more than 6000 words.

  • Eligibility: The primary author or authors must be undergraduates at a 2- or 4-year college or university in the state of North Carolina working on original research under the direction of a faculty mentor. Works may be co-authored. Students at NCSSM are also eligible.
  • Represented Disciplines:  Biological, Earth, and Physical Sciences, Business and Law, Creative writing and Discourse, Humanities, Mathematics, Performing Arts, Social Sciences, Technology and Engineering, Visual Arts and Design
  • Deadline: June 1st.

Journal of Student Research – an affiliate member of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)

The Journal of Student Research is an Academic, Multidisciplinary, and Faculty-reviewed Journal (Houston, Texas) devoted to the rapid dissemination of current research published by high school, undergraduate, and graduate students.

Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)

The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) is an organization of members from around the world dedicated to undergraduate student research. CUR members share a focus on providing high-quality and collaborative undergraduate research, scholarly, and creative activity opportunities for faculty and students.  NOTE: UNCP has an enhanced membership to CUR, please contact PURC@uncp.edu for instructions on accessing this resource.

 

Symposium / Research Conference Opportunities

Annual UNCP Pembroke Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium

Held annually, the PURC Symposium showcases the best and brightest in faculty-mentored student research at UNCP.   Open to all students and faculty on campus, the PURC Symposium features posters, oral presentations, performances, and visual art exhibitions.  

State of NC Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium (SNCURCS)

Colleges, universities and community colleges in North Carolina host a symposium each year to showcase N.C. undergraduate student research and creative work. SNCURCS provides undergraduate scholars in all fields a forum to share the results of their work through posters, presentations, performances, and works of art.  The University of North Carolina Wilmington will be hosting an in-person SNCURCS on Saturday, December 3, 2022.

2022 SNCURCS Eligibility and Parameters:

All undergraduate students enrolled in North Carolina colleges, universities, or community colleges and high school students who have completed a mentored research project through an accredited university, other Summer Ventures or research program are eligible to participate in SNCURCS.

All North Carolina undergraduate sophomores are also eligible to apply for a Barthalmus Research Award to fund an ongoing research project.

2022 Barthalmus Research Award Eligibility and Parameters:

Dr. George T. Barthalmus was the driving force behind the creation of the State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium. He had a passion for encouraging undergraduates to pursue their interests through the process of research, be it in the sciences, humanities, or through artistic expression. He was an advocate for early involvement of students in the research process as a way to engage and retain students in academics. To this end, the George Barthalmus Undergraduate Research Awards have been developed to promote early involvement in the research process through support of sophomores in a research project of their design. These awards are designed to assist students with development and engagement in undergraduate research. Students from all disciplines are invited to apply for the awards.

George Barthalmus Undergraduate Research Award Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be sophomores in good standing at any North Carolina college or university
  • Students must be U.S. Citizens.
  • Ability to present at SNCURCS of the following year.
  • Applicants must plan to be enrolled next academic year.

National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR)

The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity in all fields of study by sponsoring an annual conference for students. Unlike meetings of academic professional organizations, this gathering of student scholars welcomes presenters from all institutions of higher learning and from all disciplines. Through this annual conference, NCUR creates a unique environment for the celebration and promotion of undergraduate student achievement; provides models of exemplary research, scholarship, and creative activity; and helps to improve the state of undergraduate education. Each conference hosts 3,500 to 4,000 students from across the globe, presenting their research through posters, oral presentations, visual arts, and performances. Their faculty mentors also attend, often presenting or facilitating faculty/mentor networking sessions.

NCUR History: https://www.cur.org/what/events/students/ncur/info/

Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists  (ABRCMS)

For several decades, the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Students (ABRCMS) has been the go-to conference for underrepresented community college, undergraduate and postbaccalaureate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. As ABRCMS has continued to grow and evolve, it has also become a space for graduate students, postdocs, faculty, program administrators and more.

SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference

The largest multidisciplinary and multicultural STEM diversity event in the country, the SACNAS conference is a gathering which serves to equip, empower, and energize participants for their academic and professional paths in STEM. Over the course of the event, college-level through professional attendees are immersed in cutting-edge STEM research, professional development sessions, motivational keynote speakers, and the Graduate School & Career Expo Hall, as well as multicultural celebrations and traditions, and an inclusive and welcoming community of peers, mentors, and role models. Simply put, the SACNAS conference is a broadly inclusive space where you are encouraged and empowered to bring your whole self to STEM.

 

Research and Internship Opportunities

Department of Defense SMART Scholarship (Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation)

The SMART Program, part of the Department of Defense (DoD) science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) portfolio, provides STEM students with the tools needed to pursue higher education and begin a rewarding career with the DoD. With a full scholarship, students pursuing STEM degrees will be able to focus on complex research to further the DoD's mission and create a lasting impact. Summer internships are performed at DoD facilities alongside scientists and engineers; these experiences prepare scholars for full-time employment and get them accustomed to working with the DoD. SMART is a one-for-one commitment; for every year of degree funding, the scholar commits to working for a year with the DoD as a civilian employee.   SMART scholars receive full tuition, annual stipends, internships, and guaranteed employment with the DoD after graduation.

https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart?id=about_smart