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From our editor, David Advent:
This month at the CRE, I wanted to take time in our office newsletter to discuss the multiple and productive intersections between LGBTQ+ identities and undergraduate research in honor of Pride Month. In my understanding, undergraduate research provides traditionally marginalized individuals both the opportunity and the space to explore aspects of identity in uniquely transformative manners. That's why I want to take the time to provide some resources on the historical legacy of Pride but also to communicate some personal experiences in seeing the intersection between LGBTQ+ issues and undergraduate research.
In my own experience, being able to explore aspects of my identity that have been othered, excluded, and written out of normative conversations on what constitutes humanity empower me to confidently be myself. I've been able to explore this relationship through my work with the CRE and in my work as an undergraduate researcher at FSU during my undergraduate career, which explored issues of space, place, and time in England. I thereby came into a better understanding of myself and the world around me.
The power that research communicates is palpable and has long-standing impacts. With this, our newsletter this month delves into the history of Pride month, research resources on Pride month, and local and national Pride events that are directly related to the undergraduate research process and to the continuation of community engagement. We end by sharing some CRE events/deadlines, student spotlights, and our regularly scheduled faculty corner update.
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HISTORY OF PRIDE AND RESEARCH FROM THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS |
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"June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month. This month-long celebration demonstrates how LGBTQ Americans have strengthened our country, by using their talent and creativity to help create awareness and goodwill. The first Pride March in New York City was held on June 28, 1970, on the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. More
The legacy of LGBTQ individuals is being discovered by interested readers and seasoned researchers perusing unparalleled global collections. The acquisition of historic materials and the ongoing program of copyright deposits will continue to enrich the Library’s holdings of LGBTQ materials.
The collections of the Library of Congress contain many books, posters, sound recordings, manuscripts and other material produced by, about and for the LGBTQ community. The contributions of this community are preserved as part of our nation’s history and include noted artistic works, musical compositions and contemporary novels. The Library’s American collections range from the iconic poetry of Walt Whitman to the manuscripts of the founder of LGBTQ activism in Washington, D.C., Frank Kameny.
The Library of Congress is the largest single repository of world knowledge in a single place. In addition to having the mission of acquiring and preserving this exponentially growing body of knowledge, the Library is responsible for making all of its vast collections accessible to all."
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RESOURCES FROM THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PRIDE AND RESEARCH |
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LGBTQ+ Studies: A Resource Guide
This research guide serves as an introduction to the excellent collection of LGBTQ+ resources available at the Library of Congress. In addition to high profile collections like the Frank Kameny Papers, the Library also owns a number of LGBTQ+ periodicals and primary source materials, as well as provides on-site access to a number of relevant databases and electronic resources in LGBTQ+ Studies.
LGBTQ+ Artists Represented in the Performing Arts Special Collections in the Library of Congress Music Division
The artistic community has always had many LGBTQ+ members, including musicians, dancers, choreographers, writers, directors, designers, and other creators. The Music Division holds a wealth of information about these LGBTQ+ artists in its performing arts special collections, which contain musical scores, correspondence, scripts, photographs and other documents of their lives and careers. This survey (PDF) brings together some of the highlights from these holdings, providing an opportunity to learn more about LGBTQ+ creators and to recognize and celebrate their artistic achievements.
LGBTQ+ Resources in Business and the Workplace
LGBTQ+ Resources in the Manuscript Division of the Library of Congress
This guide serves as an introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and other related (LGBTQ+) resources available in the Manuscript Division of the Library of Congress. Please note that this guide is not intended to be comprehensive, but is a curated list of related collections.
LGBTQ+ Sports and Recreation Research Guide
The Library of Congress has an extensive collection of material related to sports and recreation, both in historical and contemporary contexts. The Library collects materials in all formats, languages, and time periods that explore a broad range of subjects, including works related to or about sports in general, specific sports or movements within sports, and specific athletes. These works generally class in GV but can be found scattered throughout the subject areas of the entire Library of Congress classification system.
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"Leon County Government celebrates the achievements and contributions of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community during Pride Month with an exhibit, book clubs, story times, and resources from the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System. Thematic book lists and movie watchlists give citizens of all ages the opportunity to learn about the lives and experiences of the LGBTQ+ community and events that shaped history.
In addition to these in-person and digital resources, citizens are encouraged to attend the County’s upcoming Pride Month events.
- Stonewall National Museum & Archives Day of Silence Exhibit, June 6-30, downtown Main Library – This exhibit from the Stonewall National Museum and Archives discusses school bullying of LGBTQ+ youth and how silence can provide a powerful message of support for young people experiencing bullying and harassment.
- Show Your Pride: Story Time and Craft, multiple dates and Library locations – Families can enjoy an inclusive read-aloud story time with songs and a craft in honor of Pride Month.
- Mystery Book Club, Thursday, June 9 at 6:30 p.m., Northeast Branch Library – Choose from a list of Pride Month mysteries with LGBTQ+ characters or authors.
- DIY Day at Main: Rainbow Boho Wall Hang, Thursday, June 23 at 4 p.m., downtown Main Library – Teens can create their own boho wall hang art with a rainbow twist using basic materials and fun colors that represent your personality and style. Materials provided."
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Miami Beach Pride and HistoryMiami Museum have partnered to present a second opportunity to see the exhibition The Legacy Couples Project: 400+ Years of LGBTQ Love. Featuring on-camera interviews, personal memorabilia, and audio-recorded stories told to four queer youth from the YES Institute, the exhibition brings to light a community’s story of struggle, perseverance, love, and hope told through the stories of 14 same-sex couples. The stories of these couples, the majority residents of Miami-Dade County, span multiple eras and are central to the broader telling of LGBTQ history in the United States.
The exhibition will open on Friday, May 6, 2022, and run through Sunday, September 4, 2022. Friday, May 6 – Sunday, September 4, 2022.
- Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday – Saturday
- Open noon – 4 p.m., Sunday
Funding for this exhibition and related programming is partly through a Florida Humanities Community Project Grant in partnership with Miami Beach Pride, Inc.
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UPCOMING CRE
DEADLINES AND EVENTS
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APPLY FOR THE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (UROP) BY JULY 1 AS A TRANSFER STUDENT! |
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Apply for the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) by July 1 as a Transfer Student! You are eligible to apply if you have an AA and either transferred to FSU in Spring 2022 or are transferring to FSU in Summer or Fall 2022.
We are hosting an Info Session so that you can learn more about UROP as a Transfer Student on Wednesday, June 15th at 1pm. Register via Zoom.
Deadline to apply: July 1, 2022 for transfer students
Program Components
- Conduct research 5 -10 hours per week assisting a faculty member, graduate student, 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 23rd annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
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ATTEND OUR VIRTUAL UROP RESEARCH
MENTOR INFO AND TRAINING SESSIONS
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Join our virtual UROP Research Mentor Info Sessions to learn more about becoming a UROP Research Mentor! Please note that faculty, post-docs, graduate students, and campus partners are eligible to be a UROP Research Mentor.
Click on the date below to register for the session via Zoom!
In addition, we are also co-hosting a new Training Session only for Graduate Students with Dr. Rachel Goff-Albritton to receive some training on being a Research Mentor. This Training Session will be held on July 12 from 1pm to 3:30pm over Zoom. Space is limited--currently registration is capped at 30 individuals. Register today!
Contact Alicia Batailles at alicia.batailles@fsu.edu with any questions.
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UROP RESEARCH MENTOR PORTAL IS NOW OPEN! |
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Please note that faculty, post-docs, graduate students, and campus partners are eligible to be UROP Research Mentors.
Faculty, post-docs, graduate students, and campus partners who have submitted research projects to the portal will be contacted by UROP students the first few weeks of fall semester to schedule interviews. After finding a good match, research mentors and UROP students sign a contract outlining the expected duties and hours for the assistantship, which runs through spring semester. In addition, all UROP students enroll in a yearlong research colloquium and present a poster of their contribution to the research mentor’s project at FSU's annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.
The eager and talented students who have applied for UROP will be excited to start working as research assistants—but we need research proposals from all of you! Your participation will enable more students to participate in undergraduate research, while continuing to build our nationally recognized undergraduate research portfolio at FSU.
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2022 SUMMER RESEARCH DAY
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
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We are excited to announce that the 2022 Virtual Summer Research Day Application is now open!
The 2022 Virtual Summer Research Day will take place on Thursday, July 21, 2022. The event is interdisciplinary; therefore, we welcome applications from all majors (STEM, Social Science, Humanities, Creative/Arts). If chosen to present, you will need to complete a practice presentation the week prior to the event to receive constructive feedback. You should know that the Virtual Summer Research Day is primarily intended for seniors graduating at the end of Summer or Fall 2022, Honors in the Major students presenting their thesis research, or students who need to culminate the research engagement area for Garnet and Gold Scholars Society; otherwise, if this does not apply to you, we encourage you to consider presenting at Fall Research Day in mid-November and/or the 23nd annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in early April 2023, which is open to all students. All presentations will be oral presentations. Applications to present are due Friday, June 24, 2022.
To learn more about Summer Research Day, visit our website: https://buff.ly/2WyvKka. As always, reach out to us with any questions at cre@fsu.edu.
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READ CRE SUMMER PROGRAM BLOGS |
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Our Summer Program Blogs are officially live! Throughout the summer, our Tech Fellows cohort, IDEA Grants cohort, incoming Gap Year Fellows, and Global Scholars cohort will be posting about their summer experiences. Be sure to read the blogs using the links below to stay up-to-date on our students' experiences in their respective programs!
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APPLY FOR AN ARTS AND SCIENCES CONFERENCE GRANT! |
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Undergraduate students may apply for up to $750 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. Read more and apply here: https://buff.ly/35WFYQj
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This month, we have spotlights for two of our students in the Florida-Georgia Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation in STEM (FGLSAMP) program at CRE! Founded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the program’s mission is to increase the number of STEM baccalaureate and graduate degrees awarded to populations historically underrepresented including African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native Pacific Islanders. FGLSAMP aids with the acclimation to the college environment, the social and academic integration of the undergraduate experience, and the engagement in research and internship opportunities.
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Our CRE Spotlight this month is on Cameron Gelin. He has participated in the Florida-Georgia Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation in STEM (FGLSAMP):
"I'm a transfer student from the University of Central Florida and a first-generation Haitian-American. I am very interested in computing technologies such as machine learning and data analytics. I hope to become a project manager or data scientist when I graduate. Florida State has been a great experience and I have been enjoying every part of it! In my free time I like to listen to music, play basketball, and hang out with friends.
I am currently a part of the FGLSAMP program where I hope to become well equipped for applying to graduate programs in Information Technology. FGLSAMP has helped me become not only more informed about graduate programs in STEM but I have been able to build a community where I am surrounded by others who have similar aspirations or are in the positions that I want to be! It helps me feel a sense of community and network with others well.
I was recently named to the Dean's List last semester."
Congratulations, Cameron! We're so proud of you and your accomplishments!
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We're celebrating Faculty Corner with an announcement about Nora Underwood, who received the FSU Graduate Faculty Mentor Award! Nora was a UROP Research Mentor for many years and also supervised an IDEA Grant project in 2020; we are incredibly thankful for her support of our students!
Congratulations!
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CRE VIRTUAL ADVISING
Please set up a meeting through Campus Connect, use the instructions on the “Getting Started” page, and we will respond to you with a link to a Zoom appointment.
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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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