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From our Editor, David Advent:
It's hard to believe that 2022 is coming to a close! We've had such a busy year, especially this semester with all our events, new program initiatives, and, of course, our new office TikTok (see below to follow us!)! Because of all the work we've been doing, this month, we are reflecting on the Fall 2022 semester and looking forward to 2023 in 2022's final CRE newsletter.
We start with two upcoming events: the 2023 Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC) Workshop TODAY at 2pm and the 2022 Global Scholars Showcase on Dec. 2. 2022 from 3pm-5pm. Then, we provide an overview of our program updates from this fall, including our amazing FSU iGEM team who was awarded a silver medal at the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris, France in October 2022! Finally, we conclude with some upcoming application deadlines (IDEA Grants--Feb. 2, 2023, with new writing workshops announced) and ways to stay connected with the CRE (Spring 2023 Drop-in Advising now announced!).
Thanks for reading--as always, if you have any questions or would like to know more, please email us at cre@fsu.edu. Go forth, and research!
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Mark your calendars for the 2022 Global Scholars Showcase on Friday, December 2nd at 3pm in the Nancy H. Marcus Great Hall in the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House! After 12 months of preparing for, completing, and reflecting on their community-based experiences, each Global Scholar will share their individual experiences via a poster presentation. You’ve read their blogs over the past year, so come meet the cohort and engage with them about their time with the Global Scholars program!
You can drop by any time between 3pm and 5pm on Friday, Dec. 2, and refreshments will be served--we look forward to seeing you there!
Learn more about each of the 2022 Global Scholars through their blogs.
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HAPPENING TODAY: ATTEND THE 2023
FLORIDA UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
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TODAY from 2-3pm, the CRE will be hosting the 2023 Florida Undergraduate Research Conference Workshop! At the workshop, students will learn more about applying to present at FURC, applying for CRE funding, the requisite materials and requirements for each of those applications, what a poster presentation will look like at FURC, and any other FURC-related information/questions.
The event is hybrid and will take place in the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House, Room 3008 and over Zoom. Please register here, even if you are attending in person!
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THE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (UROP)
UROP has had a great fall so far. Over 1000 students applied to be part of UROP, and 550 students started the program this year. This year saw a new UROP project database that made it easier for students to navigate and connect with different research mentors. It also allowed for more participation in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtables, with more research mentors participating than ever before.
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With this many students, we assembled an impressive cohort of UROP Leaders to teach our UROP students on the mechanics of conducting undergraduate research. We had 62 UROP Leaders, across all disciplines and majors, teaching our undergraduates across 33 colloquium class sections. This year, we are excited to have a celebratory end of fall lunch for our UROP Leaders. You can check out featured leaders on our website.
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FLORIDA-GEORGIA LOUIS STOKES ALLIANCE FOR MINORITY PARTICIPATION IN STEM (FGLSAMP)
FGLSAMP kicked off the fall semester by accepting 15 new students into the program with a total of 28 students ranging from diverse backgrounds and majors with STEM. Each student is paired with a graduate student mentor in a similar field to help encourage, guide, and advise them on steps to take to go to graduate school and discuss their experience in their graduate program.
FGLSAMP has also been busy building community inside and outside of FSU. They participated in the Tallahassee Science Festival, where they demonstrated color chromatography, the disappearing color wheel, and challenged participants to complete the Stroop test. It was a great time!
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GLOBAL SCHOLARS
The Global Scholars program had an exciting 2022! This year marked the program’s return to international travel for face-to-face summer experiences for the first time since 2019, and eight students were able to plan and complete their in-person experiences in locations outside of the US, including Peru, Kosovo, Morocco, England, Italy, and the Philippines. Domestically, other students were able to complete professional development opportunities as well as volunteering through programs, such as AmeriCorps Summer Vista placements and local NGOs. We also look forward to building on their successes with our 2023 cohort, which has the largest recruitment pool since 2020!
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TECH FELLOWS
On September 22, the 2022 Tech Fellows culminated their participation in the program by presenting at the President’s Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence, highlighting the research they conducted while interning with business incubators across the state of Florida. Their projects ranged from understanding how startups develop and sustain company culture to how single-parent households may influence the development of an entrepreneurial mindset.
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FSU iGEM TEAM WINS SILVER MEDAL!
In October, the 2022 FSU International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team earned a silver medal at the iGEM Jamboree for its proposed intervention, Sea Clear, a biodegradable algicide to combat harmful algae blooms. The award solidified FSU iGEM as one of the strongest programs in the southeast United States. Read the FSU News article here. By the end of the Fall semester, members for the new 2023 team will be selected, and they will choose a Florida-based problem to address throughout the next year.
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2022 PRESIDENT'S SHOWCASE OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXCELLENCE
One of our most prestigious events as an office was held on Thursday, September 22, 2022 in the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House. The President's Showcase is the culmination of the IDEA Grant and Tech Fellows program, and at the President’s Showcase, students shared their research and creative projects through poster and oral presentations.
Access the Program and Project Database to read more about the projects presented at the President's Showcase. Check out this article from FSU News and be sure to watch the FSU News video here. We look forward to seeing you at the 2023 President's Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence.
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IDEA GRANT DEADLINE AND INFO SESSIONS |
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Is there a creative endeavor you want to undertake or an original research project you would like to conduct? Do you want to develop or evaluate a product idea, entrepreneurial venture, or a service initiative? IDEA grants fund research, creative projects, and the development or evaluation of new or existing ideas. This is your chance to flex your creative muscles, innovate, and explore.
2023 IDEA GRANTS PROPOSAL WRITING WORKSHOPS
At the writing workshops, you will learn about the process of applying for an IDEA Grant. You will be able to draft your application with other individuals attending the workshops. All information session will be held in Rm. 3008 of the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House.
Wednesday, Jan. 11th, 12:00PM
Thursday, Jan. 19th, 2:00PM
Wednesday, Jan. 25th 12:00PM
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APPLY FOR CRE FUNDING TO FURC 2023 |
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Are you looking to present your research at a conference? Do you need funding to present at that conference? Apply for CRE Funding to present at the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC) 2023 in Miami Gardens, FL at St. Thomas University. FURC is one of the nation's largest multi-disciplinary research conferences, and it is open to all undergraduate researchers in the state of Florida to present their research in a poster format. In addition to relevant conference presentation experience, FURC boasts some of the best networking opportunities with fellow researchers and graduate programs across the country, as well as workshops and other professional development experiences.
Apply for CRE Funding here. Remember, to apply for CRE Funding, you need to submit your abstract to FURC 2023, which you can learn more about doing here.
Please email CRE with any questions about CRE Funding and STU for any questions about FURC 2023.
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ARTS AND SCIENCES
CONFERENCE PRESENTATION GRANT
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The College of Arts and Sciences and the Division of Undergraduate Studies supports conference presentation funding through the administration of these grants. Undergraduate students from all College of Arts and Sciences disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Undergraduate students may apply for up to $500 to cover costs for conferences in their discipline (or a related discipline). Both virtual and in-person conferences are eligible for funding.
Rolling deadline, though you must submit this application at least 6 weeks prior to the conference at which you will be presenting (though, you may need to submit this earlier to ensure registration by conference deadline). You will need to upload an itemized list of expenses as part of this application.
If awarded a Conference Presentation Grant, you will be able to submit conference expenses for reimbursements (EXCEPT: if you need to purchase flights to attend/present at your conference, you will need to schedule a meeting with Cheryl Martin (ckmartin@fsu.edu) so that she can purchase your flights through the Concur system. Flights cannot be reimbursed).
Please contact Latika Young (llyoung@fsu.edu) with any questions.
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CRE SPOTLIGHTS WANTS TO FEATURE YOUR NEWS!
We are constantly amazed by what our current students and alumni are working on, so share your success stories with us to be featured in our monthly newsletter and weekly social media posts. Fill out this form to share your news!
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