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2025 Quick Pitch Challenge
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The Office of Undergraduate Research Quick Pitch Challenge (QPC) is a communication competition that challenges undergraduate students to present their research or creative work to a general audience in three minutes. Participants from all majors and areas of study are invited to showcase their work on campus. The final competition is April 9th!
Are you looking for a unique educational experience as you prepare for professional or graduate school?
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
If you are participating in research, you may be an excellent candidate for the Undergraduate Certificate in Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS). Participating in this program is especially beneficial for students who are considering attending a health professions school or graduate school.
Undergraduate Research Assistant for the Mangalam Lab in Pathology
Friday, March 21, 2025
Mangalam Lab's goal is to develop better treatment options to cure multiple sclerosis (MS).
Undergraduate Research Assistant - Flint Water Crisis Public Archive ($)
Monday, March 17, 2025
The Flint Water Crisis Public Archive is a project in the Department of Sociology and Criminology, led by Dr. Louise Seamster, building an archive of documents about the Flint Water Crisis. We are seeking detail-oriented undergraduate students to assist in research tasks including public records research, data collection, and data entry.
HEART - Harnessing Educators for Advancing Refrigerant Technologies ($)
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
A 4- week summer program designed to immerse educators in the field of HVACR systems with a focus on sustainable refrigerants
Upcoming Deadlines and Events
Quick Pitch Challenge - Finals April 9th, 2025
Academic Year Fellowship Application Due - April 11th, 2025
SURF - April 30th, 2025
Application EXTENDED: Due April 4th, 2025