A research paper by Chyna Gray, a McNair
Scholar and USD alumna, was recently accepted to Frontiers of Immunology, a leading journal in the field of immunology. Chyna is currently a Ph.D. student in the Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry program at Brown University.
Congratulations and great work!
Emily Mueller, a SURE Scholar and 4th year visual arts major at USD, will have her paintings on display in her exhibition entitled
To Bare and Burrow. Come check out her work at
the Visual Arts Center in Sacred Heart Hall!
The gallery will be open from
September 25-29 from
9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Additionally, please join her on
September 28th from 12:30 - 1:30 pm in the gallery as she presents this work.
Application closes: Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Portal closes at 11:59PM EST.
Date of Event TBD
32nd Annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) University of Central Oklahoma - April 4-7, 2018
Annual West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research (WCBSUR) Conference Saint Mary's College in Moraga, CA - April 2018
Southern California Conferences for Undergraduate Research (SCCUR)
Cal Poly Pomona -
November 18th 2017 from 9 am to 5 pm
Abstract Submission Closes - October 5th 2017
USD Resources for Undocumented/DACA Students
As the current administration threatens the livelihood of individuals with undocumented or DACA status, we would kindly like to highlight campus resources at USD.
Please click
here for advice for DACA recipients and applicants.
Please click
here for additional information, guidance, and support for undocumented students.
Office Information
Visit Our New Office!
Over the summer, the Office of Undergraduate Research relocated to a new space.
Please visit us at Founders Hall 146!
(Our office is located in the back area of Founders Hall, around the corner from Founders Chapel in the space known as Casa Maria.)
The Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award (OURMA) recognizes research mentors that bring respect and excellence to the practice of mentoring undergraduates in research and scholarly activities. These individuals have a longstanding commitment to the development of research scholars.
The
Office of Undergraduate Research is currently accepting travel award applications for single or group travel awards. AS a reminder, the Travel Awards are on a first come first serve basis. For more information, click
here.
CUR Biology and Psychology Division Travel Awards The Biology Division of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) is offering a limited number of travel grants, up to $250 each, for undergraduate students presenting original biological research results at a regional or national, discipline-specific meeting* during the fiscal year 2017 - 2018. The Psychology Division of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) is offering a limited number of travel awards (up to $200 each) for undergraduate students presenting original psychological research results at a regional or national, discipline-specific meeting.
Deadline: Applications must be received by 5:00 pm ET September 1, 2017, for meetings held between September 15, 2017, through February 15, 2018, or by 5:00 pm ET January 12, 2018, for meetings held between February 16 through June 30, 2018.
Students engaged in undergraduate research/scholarship activities and creative works are eligible to become Research Scholars regardless of funding source or formal program affiliation.
Benefits:
50% discount on on-campus housing during the summer (USD students only)
Participation in professional development workshops
Invitations to special networking events with other researchers
Women of Color
Dinner & Discussion Group
Beginning on October 11th
Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm
This space is for students who identify as women of color and are looking for a space to connect on campus! If you are interested in joining the group or learning more, email Veronica Guerra at [email protected] to arrange a 30-minute individual appointment.
*If you have other events on campus for students, please email us at [email protected]
