This newsletter is filled with tons of wonderful information about how the Office of Undergraduate Research is committed to supporting research dissemination. You will find information about Research on Capitol Hill taking place on February 26th, where OUR supports nearly 30 students with the opportunity to talk about their research with their representative. And nearly 100 students are participating in the state-wide Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research on February 27th, hosted at Weber State University. But it warms our hearts to see faculty and students collaborating to publish research. We are pleased to announce that our most recent issue of Range: Undergraduate Research Journal is available for your reading pleasure. Check out an overview about the importance of mentoring by yours truly, “Introduction: Looking Back to Move Forward with Mentors” and the 117 contributions from across the disciplines: College of Architecture & Planning, College of Education, John and Marcia Price College of Engineering, College of Health, College of Humanities, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, College of Mines & Earth Sciences, College of Nursing, College of Science, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences, and College of Social Work.
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2026 Spring Research Tours |
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Are you an undergraduate who is never done research but interested? Attend OUR’s research tour! And share with others who might be ready to find out more! Below are our scheduled tours and a short description.
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Douglass & Maricq Lab – Department of Neurobiology
February 10, 2026 · 2:30 PM · First Floor Lobby of BPRB
Explore how neural circuits shape learning, memory, and behavior.
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STARS Lab – Department of Materials Science & Engineering
March 5, 2026 · 11:30 AM · WBB 509
The STARS Lab uses high‑speed impact testing and advanced characterization techniques to study how processing influences material structure and performance.
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Shiri Lab – Interfacial & Transport Physics, Mechanical Engineering
March 26, 2026 · 1:30 PM · MEK 2337
Learn how researchers investigate transport behavior at material interfaces to uncover new physical laws.
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Speech Acquisition Lab – Department of Linguistics
April 3, 2026 · 10:00 AM · LNCO 2945
See how adults learn new sounds and how language backgrounds shape speech acquisition.
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Research Poster Presentation Workshop for Students |
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Are you presenting at the Spring Symposium, Research on Capitol Hill, or UCUR? Come learn about the basics of creating and presenting a research poster. What to bring? Drafts of your poster, ideas, outlines of your presentation, or simply you. Register for Zoom here
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Undergraduate Research Scholar Designation
Earn the Undergraduate Research Scholar designation on your transcript! And receive a cord! Designees names appear in the graduation program as a “Research Scholar”.
URSD “Early” Deadline - February 10. The final deadline is April 21st for spring graduates.
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Submit your essay in progress or published paper today to be considered for the Essay Prize or award!
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| Awards Ceremony Nominations
Interested in being nominated or want to nominate a faculty mentor? Reach out to the Office of Undergraduate Research to be introduced to your college contact! For more information on the nomination process, click here.
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Want OUR to come present to your class this spring?
Faculty, as you're planning your upcoming semester classes, consider having OUR come to tell your students about getting involved in research!
Click here to request a presentation
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Academic Innovation + Intelligence Lab Focus Group
The Office of Undergraduate Studies’ Academic Innovation + Intelligence Lab, in partnership with the University Innovation Alliance, is conducting research to investigate how students experience messaging and communications from the University. We know we don’t have all the answers, and we want to learn from you as we develop new policies, programs, and practices to help get you the information you need.
Focus group details
We are recruiting participants for a series of focus groups that will take place through January 19- February 13, 2026. To participate, you must be a currently enrolled student at the University of Utah. Focus groups will be 90 minutes and will take place in person on campus. You will receive a $40 gift card as a thank you for your participation.
Apply for the study
Please fill out this brief survey to determine your eligibility for the study. Time to complete is approximately five minutes.
Survey Link: https://bit.ly/comms-fg
Reach out to aii@utah.edu with any additional questions!
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Have Questions or Need Support? |
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Drop in with your questions about applying for funds, research opportunities, and how to get started any Friday during Spring Semester, 1:00-3:00pm via Zoom or in person at 005 Sill Center starting January 16.
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Receive peer-mentoring and staff support when applying for IRB approval at the ! Drop in every other Wednesday, 10:00-11:30am via Zoom or 2130N Marriott Library starting January 7.
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If you have questions about research opportunities, funding, or any of OURs programs make a research advising appointment with the link below.
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