Fall Undergraduate Research Festival 2024

Wednesday, November 6th 3:30-6:00pm, 2nd Floor, Old Cap Mall (201 S. Clinton)
Register through midnight Wednesday, October 30th

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Undergraduate Research Conference

The OUR Ambassadors recently coordinated an amazing program for students interested in starting in undergraduate research on October 5th! 

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EURA 2024

Awards and Funding

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Events

News and Announcements

The OUR Welcomes New Associate Director Liz Saathoff!

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
On October 14th, Liz Saathoff started as the Office of Undergraduate Research's Associate Director! We are excited to welcome her, and we know she will be an asset to our mission of promoting undergraduate research by providing resources to mentors and students.

Capture Your Research Competition Deadline Extended

Thursday, October 10, 2024
The deadline for the Capture your Research competition has been extended. Submit a photo capturing your research for a chance to have your content digitized and highlighted at the Capture Your Research Awards Ceremony. Learn more here!

Joy Curry and the Travel Award

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
The Office of Undergraduate Research awards up to $500 for travel to a professional conference or professional development event. Listen to how Joy Curry used her award to talk with professionals at the Iowa Museum Association's Annual Meeting.

Sabrina Vlk and the FURF/SURF Exhibit Hall

Thursday, October 3, 2024
Look into what it's like to present in our exhibit hall! Hear more about Sabrina Vlk's experience here.

Spotlight on Faculty-Student Research Collaborations at Iowa

Thursday, September 26, 2024
Join the Iowa Global Health Network on Friday, October 4, 2024, from 1:30 – 3 p.m. (CDT) in the International Commons, University Capitol Centre, Room 1117. Students and their faculty mentors will present their work in the global health realm and will discuss their working collaboration and research focus. Light refreshments will be served. See you there!
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Upcoming Deadlines and Events

FYS Poster Session

Wednesday, October 30th
2nd Floor, University Capitol Center
3:30-4:30pm

FURF 2024

Wednesday, November 6th
2nd Floor, University Capitol Center
3:30pm-5:30pm
Registration open 9/13/24-10/30/24