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From our Editor, David Advent:
For this month, we are featuring Black History Month and our annual Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS). The 2023 URS will be held on Thursday, April 6 in the FSU Student Union Ballrooms; with nearly 600 posters, this is one of the largest celebrations of FSU's undergraduate researchers, giving them the space to share the hard work they have completed during their time at FSU. We're so excited to be back in the Student Union Ballrooms and to bring back the Nourishing Creativity Hour, which celebrates the creative and performing arts and their contribution to undergraduate research.
In addition, we are highlighting how FSU and the Tallahassee community is commemorating and celebrating Black History Month. Events like those listed on the BSU Instagram and the Open Mic Night highlight the important work FSU's Black Student Union conducts, while the Black History Arts and Cultural Festival provides a venue to support and celebrate local Black artists.
For the remainder of the newsletter, we pivot to CRE applications, some HSF news, and, finally, our Spring 2023 drop-in hours. We hope that you will join us during those hours to learn more about conducting undergraduate research.
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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The Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) is an annual showcase for undergraduate students from all majors to present their work to the wider community. This year, the URS will be held in person in the Student Union Ballrooms on April 6, 2023. Hundreds of student researchers, including those from the Garnet and Gold Scholar Society, Honors in the Major Program, the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP), and independent studies, will present their work as poster and creative presentations.
10:00-11:00, Poster Session One
11:00-11:15, Break One
11:15-12:15, Poster Session Two
12:30-1:45, Lunch and Nourishing Creativity
2:00-3:00, Poster Session Three
3:00-3:15, Break Two
3:15-4:15, Poster Session Four
Are you an undergraduate student looking to present your research? All students at any stage of the research process are eligible to apply to present at the URS! Click the button below to apply to the URS. Applications are due Thursday, February 23, 2023!
In addition, if you have a creative project that you wish to share, consider applying for Nourishing Creativity.
The Undergraduate Research Symposium celebrates research of all kinds from all disciplines. The CRE strives to broaden and include the creative arts into the research conversation. In contrast to the poster presentations at the Symposium, this will be an open-format performative presentation. Your project can be a work in progress, incomplete, or finished. Read excerpts from your creative writing, perform an excerpt from a dance, read scenes from your play, show artwork, sing, or play your instrument. The topics are endless!
The Nourishing Creativity hour will take place between poster sessions at the 23rd annual Undergraduate Research Symposium occurring on Thursday, April 6th, 2023. It is a way for the audience to break from the typical poster format of research symposia and expand the ways in which people present, express, and engage in research.
If you are interested in presenting your creative research project in this format, please fill out the survey (button below) by Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 by midnight.
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If you have any other questions, please contact CRE Assistant Director, David Advent (david.advent@fsu.edu) |
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FSU CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH |
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH KICK OFF EVENT |
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"Our university community is invited to join us in the lobby of the College of Social Work at University Center C for our kickoff event for Black History Month. The event includes Black trivia, games, and fun facts to learn about influential Black/African Americans." |
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"Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping. Under Mr. Williams’ leadership, stepping has evolved into one of America’s cultural exports, touring more than 60 countries across the globe, and the Company now ranks as one of the top ten African-American dance companies in the United States. Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows: they integrate songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation.
The event will take place on February 7th from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Ruby Diamond Concert Hall.
Click here to learn more."
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BSU RECORDS: AN OPEN MIC NIGHT |
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"This event is an Open Mic night where students can perform a piece of poetry or another vocal skill. Students will register for a spot and be able to perform, no auditions are needed. Our open mic night is designed to be a safe space in which amateur and seasoned performers can share their poetry. The intent is to highlight Black poets at FSU.
The event will take place on February 9th from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm in Club Downunder."
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Check out FSU's BSU's Instagram for a complete this of events going on this month!
You can check them out here!
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BLACK HISTORY ARTS AND CULTURE FESTIVAL |
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"Join the Florida Division of Arts and Culture and the Division of Historical Resources for our second annual Black History Arts and Culture Festival on February 10, 2023 from 5:30PM to 8:30PM!
Hosted at The Grove Museum, this event features musical artists like Lili Forbes and Florida Heritage Award winners, The Lee Boys, as well as bronze sculpturist, painter, and graphic artist Kenneth Reshard. This community festival celebrates the achievements of Black Floridians and will showcase the rich tapestry of Black Arts and Artists in Florida. Bring your family and friends to enjoy vendors, food trucks, community partners, and more. The Call-Collins House will be open for visitors to tour the museum and learn about the history of The Grove.
This event is FREE and open to the public. RSVP via Eventbrite to be entered into a drawing for a work of art by featured artist, Kenneth Reshard.
Parking can be found at 902 N Monroe St.
You can learn more about the event here."
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"Join Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University at the second annual Harambee Festival, Saturday, February 25 at Cascades Park in Tallahassee, Florida, from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The FAMU Harambee Festival is a free community-wide cultural event to honor our "Deep Roots" in celebration of Black History Month. Harambee, a Swahili word meaning "let's pull together," will inspire and educate Tallahassee residents as the University continues its efforts to make a dynamic difference in our community and educate our future generations.
Harambee's theme of "Inspiring Unity in the Community" will feature live performances, musical acts, African drumming, dance, poetry, cultural art, fashion, inspiring lectures, healthy food demonstrations, film presentations, and retail vendors from across the region."
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UROP Applications Are Now Open! |
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Apply to the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP)! UROP is designed to support first- and second-year students participating in research. You do not need previous research experience. To be eligible for UROP, you must be a current 1st year student, starting your second year at FSU in Fall 2023. We are only concerned about how much time you have been at FSU, not about your classification (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior). You are also eligible to apply if you are a current high school senior.
If you are a new transfer student meaning you transferred to FSU in Spring 2023 or are transferring in Summer 2023 or Fall 2023, you are eligible to apply. Apply here by July 1st.
Remember to click “Mark as Complete” to officially submit your application for review!
To learn more about UROP, attend a UROP Info Session! All sessions will be hybrid (over Zoom and in HSF 3008)
Wednesday, March 8 from 12:15-1:15
Monday, April 10 from 11:30-12:30
Tuesday, April 25 2:00-3:00
UROP Components:
- Conduct research 5 -10 hours per week assisting a faculty member, graduate student, campus partner, or startup company
- Meet bi-weekly with a UROP Leader and fellow UROP students
- Receive personalized guidance about research and campus resources
- Present at the 24th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
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FSU Undergraduate Studies and the Graduate School School are pleased to announce this year’s Excellence in the Visual Arts Exhibition Award to recognize the artistic talents of undergraduate and graduate students at Florida State University. Cash awards will be coupled with an exhibition of the selected works in the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House on the FSU Campus for one year (late March 2023-March 2024).
If you have questions regarding artwork eligibility or installation, please contact the Art on Campus Director, Professor Lilian Garcia-Roig at lgarciaroig@fsu.edu
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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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