We are a little less than a month away from the 22nd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium and we are still looking for volunteers to help make this event a success!
Please consider volunteering, and thanks to those who have already signed up! For a description of volunteer opportunities, please visit: http://www.uw.edu/undergradresearch/symposium/volunteer/
Keep in mind these upcoming application deadlines as we near the end of the summer:
Levinson Emerging Scholar Awards and Washington Research Foundation Fellowships
Applications due Thursday, August 20th
Levinson Emerging Scholar Awards and Washington Research Foundation Fellowships each provide opportunities for advanced undergraduate researchers to further their research goals and support their research experiences with funding.
Undergraduate Research Leaders
Application due Tuesday, September 1st
Becoming an Undergraduate Research Leader gives experienced students engaged in research the opportunity to work closely with URP, become part of a community of undergrad researchers, and encourage other students to get involved by sharing their own experiences and enthusiasm for research.
We are looking for engaging and motivated undergraduate and students who want to make a difference to underrepresented youth in Seattle. Starting this fall, you can begin your training to become a Seattle MESA math and science tutor for high school students.
WHAT IS THE SEATTLE MESA TUTOR TRAINING PROGRAM ALL ABOUT?
Seattle MESA provides opportunities and resources that inspire students traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields, to pursue education and careers in math, engineering and science (http://www.seattlemesa.org/). We are offering a tutor training and certification for UW graduate and undergraduate students as well as community members to work with Seattle high school students in math and science.
WHO CAN TUTOR?
Engaging and motivated UW graduate and undergraduate students who want to work with high school students and have a commitment to diversity and inclusion. We are looking for students who want training and experience working in local Seattle schools with a cohort of trained peers.
Seattle MESA Tutors must complete to following:
HOW AND WHEN CAN I START?
Register now for the fall MESA Introductory Tutor Training Workshop (C ENV 410 Special Topics in the Fall Time Schedule). This is a 1 credit hour tutor skills and cultural competency training designed to get you ready to work one on one and in small groups with Seattle high school students in math. You will observe teachers and your students in their classrooms and complete a series of assignments and reflections. There will be two workshop opportunities offered in fall quarter: one in October and the other in November. They meet three Wednesdays each: Sept. 24, Oct.1 and 8 from 3-5 pm OR Nov 5,12,and 19 from 4-6pm. All students must also be able to complete a classroom observation during the day at a local high school.
CAN SEATTLE MESA TUTORING COUNT TOWARDS MY MAJOR OR MINOR?
Maybe! Our tutoring training program coursework can fulfill the Field Experience requirement for the ELS minor and may be considered as credits towards the Diversity minor.
Questions? Please email mtutoruw@uw.edu depts.washington.edu/seamesa
Apply to be an Undergraduate Research Leader!
Due Tuesday, September 2, 2014
The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) is seeking enthusiastic and experienced undergraduate researchers, scholars and artists from all disciplines to be Undergraduate Research Leaders (URLs) for the 2014-15 academic year. URLs serve a central role in connecting undergraduates to URP. The goal for URLs is to increase awareness and participation of undergraduates in research from a range of disciplines (e.g., humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, etc). Anticipated URL time commitment is approximately 8-10 hours/month and dependent on quarterly events and student availability.
More information and application available here.
Questions? Contact the URP Staff at urp@uw.edu or (206) 543-4282
Are you an undergraduate student involved in research? Apply to present your work at the 2014 UW Undergraduate Research Symposium. Last year, more than 1,000 undergraduates participated in the Symposium, presenting on topics ranging from the world of synthetic chemistry to the realm of dance. To learn more and start an application, visit the Undergraduate Research Symposium section of our website. All UW undergraduates involved in research are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is February 24, 2014.
Not yet involved in research? Volunteer to help out behind-the-scenes of the Symposium.
There is still room left for additional scientists to participate in Paws-on Science. If you or your group have not signed up already, please consider taking part in this terrific event, scheduled for Friday to Sunday, April 4–6. This is a great opportunity to engage the public, gain experience presenting your research, and increase visibility of your efforts.
If you’re interested in taking part in the 2014 Paws-on Science, please register by February 21. If you have any questions, please email McCayla Butler at mcbutler[at]uw.edu or call her at 206.543.1867.
Are you an undergraduate student involved in research? Apply to present your work at the 2014 UW Undergraduate Research Symposium. Last year, more than 1,000 undergraduates participated in the Symposium, presenting on topics ranging from the world of synthetic chemistry to the realm of dance. To learn more and start an application, visit the Undergraduate Research Symposium section of our website. All UW undergraduates involved in research are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is February 24, 2014.
Need some guidance for writing your abstract? Sign up for one of our Abstract Writing Workshops and/or attend the upcoming Abstract Writing Open House on Feb. 18.
Not yet involved in research? Volunteer to help out behind-the-scenes of the Symposium.
The fifth Paws-on-Science weekend has been scheduled for Friday, April 4 – Sunday, April 6, 2014 at the Pacific Science Center. During the past four years of Paws-on Science, more than 1,100 UW scientists have shared their work through hands-on activities with close to 47,000 adults and children. A follow-up survey this year found that 97% of the visitors surveyed indicated they would return to next year’s Paws-on Science weekend.
Interested in participating in the 2014 Paws-on-Science Weekend? Fill out this survey OR send an email message with your name and research area to McCayla Butler at mcbutler[at]uw.edu. To see the kind of activities that took place at the last Paws-on-Science weekend, check out the Pacific Science Center’s website: http://www.pacificsciencecenter.org/Research-Weekends/paws-on-science.
