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From our editor, David Advent:
Welcome back students, staff, faculty, and all members of the FSU community for the Fall 2022 semester! With upcoming events to attend, new organizations to join, and new programs to explore, this is an exciting time to be back in-person at FSU.
In encouraging that excitement, this month's newsletter introduces you to our staff (including our awesome new GAs) and covers our upcoming Fall events, program deadlines, and general research advising to help you learn more about undergraduate research.
Of particular highlight from this month's newsletter is the 2022 President's Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence. Happening on September 22, 2022, the President's Showcase is one of our most prestigious events and showcases the summer research projects that IDEA Grant and Tech Fellows students completed. If you are new to FSU and undergraduate research, attending the showcase is a great way to learn more about the undergraduate research being conducted at FSU and to get inspired to start your research journey!
From all of us at the CRE, welcome back to FSU! We hope that you will come visit us on the 3rd Floor of the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House (HSF) and stay connected with our office by following us on social media using the links at the bottom of this newsletter.
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Latika Young is the Director of Florida State University's Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement. She received a BA in Dance and Environmental Studies from Swarthmore College, an MA in American Dance Studies from FSU, and an EdM in International Educational Development from Columbia University’s Teachers College. After completing a Fulbright in Bosnia and Herzegovina, she received a Foreign Language Acquisition Scholarship to study Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian at Columbia University and a Critical Language Scholarship to study Turkish in Bursa, Turkey. Latika is currently completing her PhD in Educational Policy and Evaluation, with her dissertation focusing on the experiences of first-generation in college student recipients of the federally-funded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Latika is passionate about affordability of and access to High Impact Practices, especially within undergraduate research and international experiences. |
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Alicia Batailles
Associate Director
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Alicia Batailles is the Senior Associate Director of Florida State University’s Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement. She earned a BS in Biological Science from Florida State University and an MS in Marine and Atmospheric Sciences from Stony Brook University. Her research has taken her around the country investigating marine disease in Apalachicola Bay and the Atlantic Ocean as well as Reef Fish Ecology off the coast of Florida. Currently, she is working on her Ph.D. in Science Education at Florida State University. Alicia is passionate about helping other students experience the excitement of participating in undergraduate research. |
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David Montez
Associate Director
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David Montez is an Associate Director of Florida State University’s Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement. He oversees the CRE's Tech Fellows (entrepreneurship fellowship), IDEA Grants, and iGEM programs and works to advocate on behalf of student entrepreneurs and innovators. David earned a BA in International Affairs from Florida State University and an MA in International Affairs from American University in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the CRE, David was a project manager overseeing the development of social-emotional learning products for the Lastinger Center for Learning at the University of Florida. He is passionate about connecting students with the information and resources needed to fulfill their potential at FSU and beyond. |
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Warren Oliver
Associate Director
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Warren Oliver is one of CRE's Associate Directors and oversees the department's global programs, such as FSU's Gap Year Program and Global Scholars. Warren graduated with a BA in Political Science from Loyola University of New Orleans and an MA in English Language Education from Bahçeşehir University in Istanbul, Turkey. Currently, Warren is in the process of completing a PhD in International and Multicultural Education from Florida State University. Before joining the CRE, Warren worked as the Program Coordinator for the ELC for Kids Program at Koc University in Istanbul. He is passionate about understanding how education shapes student perception of the world and helping students become responsible global citizens. |
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David Advent
Assistant Director
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David Advent is the Assistant Director of the CRE. He is currently pursuing an MA in Literature, Media, and Culture at FSU, researching issues of visual art, race and sexuality, and urban life in the works of Richard Bruce Nugent. As the Assistant Director, David is committed to developing and ensuring student success and empowering students to contribute to pre-existing research conversations in all disciplines and majors. An advocate for the Humanities and Creative Arts, he particularly wants to help students understand the viability and power of creative forms of research. Outside of academia, David is passionate about and interested in disability poetics, hiking, and cold brew. |
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Megan is an MS/EdS candidate for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at FSU. She received her BS from the University of Florida where she majored in Psychology and minored in Event Management. As an undergraduate, Megan participated in research through the Psychology Department. Additionally, she conducted an Honor Thesis, analyzing Dark Triad Traits as they relate to government corruption levels. She is passionate about engaging students in research and creating equitable access to mental health treatment. |
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Josh is an MS candidate for the Higher Education program at FSU. He received his BA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where he majored in History and Secondary Education with a minor in Political Science. Additionally, he participated in research through the McNair Scholars program at UNC Greensboro. His research involved looking at the history of educational programs and policy in Western North Carolina during the 1960s. He is passionate about the first-generation college student experience in higher education.
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The Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement is located on the 3rd Floor of the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows Hall, which is located directly across from Landis Green!
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Our UROP classes are back in session! Click on the link below to view all of the first day UROP photos. |
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UPCOMING CRE
DEADLINES AND EVENTS
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REGISTER FOR CRE AND SCURC'S HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH WORKSHOP! |
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Join The Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement (CRE) and the Student Council for Undergraduate Research (SCURC) as they co-host an information session on how to get involved in undergraduate research. The session will take place on September 14th from 2 pm to 3 pm.
Register for the information session here:
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REGISTER FOR THE 2022 PRESIDENT'S SHOWCASE OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXCELLENCE! |
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The 2022 President's Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence returns this year as an in-person event! This event, a collaboration between the Office of the President and the Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement (CRE), is the culmination of the IDEA Grant and Tech Fellows program, and at the President’s Showcase, students share their research and creative projects through poster and oral presentations. This year’s Showcase will take place on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 5:30pm in the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House.
The IDEA Grants are a reflection of the University's commitment to developing students as scholars and innovators and are a testament to the stimulating education undergraduates receive at Florida State. These students' projects share in the University's mission of nurturing independent thinkers, who are learning to create solutions that enrich both our campus and our larger communities. Their hard work does not end at this event, as many of the awardees will continue their intellectual pursuits through honors theses, independent study projects, graduate research, and entrepreneurial and creative work.
If you are attending this event as a student, we hope you’ll be inspired to develop your own research or creative projects. To learn more about the IDEA Grant or other programs offered by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement (CRE), visit our website https://cre.fsu.edu/undergradresearch/ideagrants.
The CRE also helps undergraduate students in any discipline get involved with research in their field and helps fund conference travel, find out more about research advising at cre.fsu.edu/students/getting-started.
#PrezShowcase2022
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HONORS, SCHOLARS, AND FELLOWS HOUSE OPEN HOUSE |
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Join the CRE Office on October 4th at 11 am for the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House Open House! Here, you'll learn more about all HSF programs, and for CRE in particular, you'll learn how to get involved in undergraduate research opportunities on campus! |
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UROP LEADER APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN |
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If you're already involved in undergraduate research and want to help impact the next group of undergraduate researchers here at FSU, you should apply to be an Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) Leader!
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) Leader applications for the 2023-2024 school year are open! This is a great opportunity if you are interested in gaining teaching experience while positively impacting UROP students’ research journeys at FSU. UROP Leaders are responsible for teaching the new UROP students about the process of research, preparing them for their research assistantship and poster presentation at the Undergraduate Research Symposium.
We are particularly looking for UROP Leaders who have had experience conducting research in the engineering, nursing, humanities, and creative arts.
Eligibility Requirements:
Students must be in at least their 2nd year at FSU
Must have at least 1.5 years left at FSU
Have undergraduate research experience
A minimum 3.25 GPA
Note: any rising 2nd or 3rd year student who has research experience can apply to become a UROP Leader!
Applications to apply to be a UROP Leader are due October 10, 2022 at 11:59pm.
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GLOBAL SCHOLARS APPLICATION OPEN AND INFORMATION SESSIONS! |
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The Global Scholars application is now open! The FSU Global Scholars program offers a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to engage with critical questions about social impact, social justice, and social change through a combination of academic, classroom-based learning as well as independent research, internship, and/or service-learning experiences. This program will be recruiting for the 2023 cohort in Fall 2022! Please read the description of the program below for more information!
The Global Scholars program provides students with guidance and support as they pursue their own student-designed learning experiences. In the context of this program, ‘student-designed experiences’ might include:
- An online internship with a social impact organization (in the US or abroad)
- An in-person internship with a social impact organization (in the US or abroad)
- A self-directed research project focused on a social issue of your choosing in your local context
While the program does support international travel, students can opt to alternatively complete an experience remotely or within the US. The program then retains its strong ‘global’ focus by helping students situate their internship and research experiences in relation to broader global issues, interconnections, and histories.
The Global Scholars program does not directly sanction these student-designed learning experiences. Rather, the Global Scholars Program provides peer community, mentorship, curriculum, and a structure for ongoing intellectual inquiry as students pursue experiences that align with their own interests, goals, budgets, and timelines. As such, the program provides a uniquely accessible and affordable pathway through which FSU students can engage with independent opportunities for learning and professional development.
Learn more about the program and application process by attending one of our Information Sessions in HSF 3008!
Friday, October 7th (1:00pm-2:30pm) - RSVP Here
Thursday, October 13th (3:00pm-4:30pm)- RSVP Here
Wednesday, October 26th (11:00am-1:00pm)- RSVP Here
If you have any other questions please email CRE Associate Director for Global Programming, Warren Oliver (boliver@fsu.edu), or schedule a meeting with him via Campus Connect.
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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.
All sessions will be held in the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House, Room 3008 and virtually.
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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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We're holding Virtual Drop-In Advising Hours for Fall 2022 starting August 22nd, 2022! Please view the schedule below. You can follow the Zoom Registration links (separated by day/time) for Drop-In appointments. Once you click on the link, you will have to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting, where you will be in a waiting room until the meeting starts.
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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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Engaging students in research, innovation, and scholarship is the hallmark of a great research university. Through this engagement, students become better thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers, cultivating a depth of understanding needed to make a positive difference in the world. |
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