Kat Jones Microbiology major and Epidemiology minor Class of 2022 Q: How would you summarize your summer research? Kat: My summer research entails the use of plaque assays to monitor the growth of mutated virus strains over time in order to understand more about the TF protein. To monitor growth, I inserted a fluorescent protein… Read more »
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IUUR Summer Newsletter Vol 2 Iss 2
Webinars and Resources Mentor vs. Sponsor: Establishing the right relationships to succeed in STEM webinar Wednesday, June 23rd at 6:00pm Register here Teach, Play, Learn Conference You’re invited to attend the Teach, Play, Learn conference on game-based teaching and learning. The virtual conference takes place Friday, June 25,… Read more »
IUUR Summer Newsletter Vol 2 Iss 1
WEBINARS AND RESOURCES Racism in STEM Webinar Part 2: Racism within the college experience Wednesday, June 16th, 6:00pm EST Description: Rises in both racial tensions and racist incidents on campuses have heightened the need for college leaders to hold candid conversations about race and racism, which remain… Read more »
IUUR STEM Summer Research Program
IU Undergraduate Research is offering an eight-week, paid research experience for students interested in STEM disciplines. This is an on-campus program for small groups of students to take part in lab-based research projects. In addition to receiving a stipend, students will also be provided with on-campus housing and a meal plan. The mission of the program is… Read more »
Integrated Program in the Environment research grant opportunities
IU Research and Teaching Preserve Student Environmental Science Grants The IU RTP Student Environmental Science Grant program offers funding for undergraduate or graduate student research in the environmental sciences at the IU Research and Teaching Preserve properties. Awards up to $4,000 will be granted on a competitive basis. The IU RTP is excited to offer these… Read more »
Careers in Life Sciences Webinar Series
Join the IU Walter Center and a panel of top organizations to learn about the wide array of career paths in the life sciences. Feb 25, 1 PM: Academia, Nonprofit, and Government Click here for registration and webinar link Mar 4, 1 PM: Medical Systems and Devices Click here for registration and webinar link … Read more »
Advanced Summer Research Scholarship Application Now Open
Looking for funding to support your summer research plans? IU Undergraduate Research provides Advanced Summer Research Scholarships to help undergraduate researchers spend their summers undertaking original research or creative projects. So, get creative, find a faculty mentor and submit your application before the March 15th deadline. Learn more about eligibility and the application process on… Read more »
New Centralized Tutoring Website
IUB offers a wide variety of tutoring and academic support services across campus, but until now, there hasn’t been one centralized site for students to quickly find information about where to go and how to get started. And as more of everyday student life has pivoted to virtual settings, it’s more important than ever that… Read more »
26th Annual IU Undergraduate Research Conference
The 26th IU Undergraduate Research Conference, hosted by IU Kokomo, will take place virtually on Friday, December 11, 2020. Students from all IU campuses are invited present a research poster or talk. The deadline to submit an abstract is November 20th.
Applications now open for Research Scholars Cohort Program and LSAMP Summer Research Experience
Applications for the Spring 2021 Research Scholars Cohort Program are now open and will be accepted through November 8th. If you’re a first-year student interested in learning about research at IU and ways to get involved, then be sure to check out this opportunity. Additionally, the LSAMP Summer Research Experience is now accepting applications for… Read more »