MTSU Summer Celebration July 26th

a celebration of research and creativity

2:00-4:00 pm in Tom Jackson Building

Titles due July 9th  Apply ONLINE now!!!

The spring deadline for URECA proposals is Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

One copy of the proposal should be delivered to Julie Gannon in Ingram 014C (G level) by 4:00 pm.

Current URECA grantees and their mentors should contact Ms. Gannon about hours reporting, payments, and supplies.

For questions about the URECA program, please contact Dr. Friedli (898-2071)

Applying to ORNL
for Summer paid Internships!

Deadline January 10th, 2013.

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TN-SCORE Summer REU Application

We are excited to announce that the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) with the Tennessee Solar Conversion using Outreach, Research and Education (TN-SCORE) EPSCoR National Science Foundation Grant. TN-SCORE is alternative energy research grant involving nine universities across Tennessee. The three research thrusts are:

• Thrust 1 Advanced Solar Conversion and Innovation
• Thrust 2 Components and Devices for Energy Storage and Conversion
• Thrust 3 Nanostructures for Enhancing Energy Efficiency

As part of the grant, there are competitive opportunities for undergraduates to work in research groups during the summer. The summer research experience is an 8-10 week program depending on the institution placed. Students will receive a $4000 stipend, housing, and supplies. Depending on the host institution, the stipend may differ and food may be included.

Application Details

The absolute deadline is February 29, 2012, however applications will be reviewed as received with rolling awards decisions.
1. Application Form
2. Copy of Unofficial College Transcripts
3. A brief 1-2 page statement outlining how the summer research experience will strengthen and encourage the student's pursuit of a graduate degree or career development that includes research components in STEM areas.
4. A letter of recommendation (2 page maximum) sent independently (email) by a faculty member at the student's home institution. The letter should include:
In what capacity does the faculty member know the student

• The student's overall classroom performance

• The student's potential for graduate study and research

• The student's research experience

• The level of undergraduate research in the student's home department

• The potential benefit to the student of involvement in the TN-SCORE undergraduate research program.

For more info go to: www.tnepscor.org

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The MTSU Undergraduate Research Center was created in 2004 to promote research at the undergraduate level and to provide university support for undergraduate students and the faculty members who mentor them in scholarly and creative activities. This includes providing information and financial support through grants.

Although the URC administers the university funds dedicated to undergraduate research through Undergraduate Research Experience and Creative Activity (URECA) grants, the URECA Committee evaluates proposals based on merit. This committee is composed of accomplished and passionate faculty representatives from all 5 colleges at MTSU. Externally-funded programs that involve undergraduate research on campus include: McNair, TLSAMP, and STEP-MT.

URC Mission:
As part of the Office of Research, the Undergraduate Research Center (URC) mission is to be the central hub for communication about undergraduate research grant programs and other related opportunities on and off campus and to distribute university funds for undergraduate research and creative projects and travel to disseminate results.

URC Vision:
The URC is pursuing its vision to nuture a culture of research and creative activity at MTSU through support for undergraduate students and their faculty mentors.

URC Values:
Implement the goals of the University's Academic Master Plan related to the URC mission with the following values:

• Excellence in research, scholarship, and creative projects
• Opportunities for student-centered learning
• Productive internal and external collaborations and partnerships
• Success in academic and professional careers of our undergraduate students and their faculty mentors