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The Office of Research for Undergraduates
encourages and supports undergraduate explorations and engagement in research and creative projects in all disciplines. Through our efforts, we hope to increase participation in undergraduate research and raise awareness of the opportunities at Miami University.
October 2022 ORU Newsletter
Undergraduate Research Program Opportunities
DUOS (Doctoral Undergraduate Opportunity for Scholarship Application Deadline 10/17
URA (Undergraduate Research Award) Program Application Deadline 10/17
Email undergradresearch@miamioh.edu to request the DUOS or URA application form.
ORU/SOURCE Invite Miami Undergraduates to attend "Opportunities for Mentorship & Benefits for Your Career!" Hybrid Event In-person Oct 19, 2022 Room 134 AIS King 7-8:00pm Email SOURCE@Miamioh.edu with questions.
Congratulations to the Miami University Team Selected by The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) to be a part of the 2022-23 Scholars Transforming Through Research (STR) program. Team Members: Professor Joyce J. Fernandes, Cece Meinking, Biochemistry and Music, Maddie Weber, Speech Pathology & Audiology. Read more https://www.cur.org/what/events/students/str_program/
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| (DUOS) Doctoral Undergraduate Opportunity for Scholarship Program
Mon Oct 17 Online Application Deadline Call for Student Proposals
The DUOS program bridges the gap between graduate and undergraduate research at Miami University. The undergraduate student and graduate student pair will work together on a research project under the supervision of a faculty member in a Ph.D. granting department. DUOS is open to any undergraduate student and any post-master’s doctoral student in good standing who agree to abide by program requirements. Read the DUOS Program Guidelines.
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| (URA) Undergraduate Research Award Program
Mon Oct 17 Online Application Deadline Call for Student Proposals
Undergraduate Research Award (URA) Program for Miami Undergraduates to develop a grant application requesting funding to support a faculty-mentored undergraduate research experience. These mentor/student partnerships encourage discovery, creative activity and/or novel, inquiry-based activity. Students must find a Miami faculty member willing to mentor an independent research project. Review the URA Program Guidelines carefully for application preparation and submission details.
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| Oct 18, 2022 STOP the Bleed - Certification Class 6-8:00pm Marcum Event Center
Hosted by the Mallory Wilson Center for Healthcare Education, the Anatomy & Physiology Club, and the Trauma team from UC Health Hospital, this class is FREE and OPEN to all Miami students, faculty, and staff. STOP THE BLEED national awareness campaign cultivates grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. Register to attend this class via Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/miami-university-stop-the-bleed-class-tickets-426003868037
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SOURCE (Student Organization for Undergraduate Research & Career Exploration)
You Are Invited to Attend: Opportunities for Mentorship & Benefits for Your Career!
Wed Oct 19 King Library AIS Room 134 [7:00-8pm] & via Zoom
SOURCE community of Miami students has a passion for undergraduate research across all majors. SOURCE is a place for students with any level of experience to come together and learn from each other, make connections, and share their ideas. Whether you have an interest in doing research but haven't yet joined a project or you have been participating in research for several semesters you are invited to connect with SOURCE.
- Assists in streamlining the process for students to get involved in undergraduate research on campus.
- Invites you to chat with our current members about Lab Positions, Research Presentations, Fulbright Scholarships, Summer Internships and more! Executive leadership positions available!
- Educates members about career opportunities by offering networking events.
- Find us on the Hub! Email Questions to source@MiamiOH.edu
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Wed Oct 26 5-6pm Humanities Center Pathways to Student Research
Bachelor Hall 337
The Humanities Center helps undergraduates get started with independent research. Path to Research sessions cover the nature of humanities research; benefits for career and graduate school; how to get started and be successful; how to win funding for your project; and how to take advantage of numerous Humanities Center programs (including workshops, fellowships, and apprenticeships) to support you in your research journey.
https://humanitiescenter.miamioh.edu/student-programs/for-students
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Oct 31, 2022 Application Deadline Wege Prize Transdisciplinary-team based Competition
Wege Prize Transdisciplinary-team based Competition Announcement
Read the Design Brief http://www.wegeprize.org/wege-prize-2023-design-brief
The Challenge: How can we create a circular economy? Each five-member team must leverage its transdisciplinary makeup to collaboratively design and propose a product, service, business model, or other solution to a wicked problem of their choosing that can help us transition from a linear economic model to a circular economic model. www.wegeprize.org to learn more or email wicked@wegeprize.org with questions! Participants contend for $65,000 (USD) in total cash prizes, all while helping to show the world what the future of problem solving looks like.
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Wed April 19, 2023 Miami's 29th Annual Undergraduate Research Forum
Returns to an in-person display of research posters during 3 poster sessions throughout the day in the Shriver Center John Dolibois Rooms, Oxford Ohio. Save the date for this signature celebration of inquiry, creativity, and knowledge creation. This celebration builds on a rich tradition of showcasing scholarly and creative works conducted by our undergraduate students, under the guidance of dedicated mentors.
Learn more about these collaborative faculty-student research projects. Explore the 2022 UR Forum Website https://sites.miamioh.edu/undergraduate-research-forum/ Use the search icon in the site’s navigation menu to find projects by specific students, faculty, and graduate advisors.
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Looking for External Summer 2023 Paid Undergraduate Research Experiences
Search the PathwaysToScience.org database of 600+ summer research programs for undergraduates in all STEM disciplines. These are all fully funded opportunities including programs sponsored by NSF, NASA, NIH, etc. Start your search in November, typically, application deadlines are in early January and February.
Or, investigate opportunities through associations such as
American Psychological Association
https://www.apa.org/education/undergrad/research-opportunities
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Miami University Institutional Memberships cover your costs to join these professional organizations.
All Miami University faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students) are invited to take advantage of these membership benefits and professional development opportunities.
Ohio Academy of Sciences (OAS)
Miami University recently joined The Ohio Academy of Science as an Institutional Member. Because of this, you are now able to join the Academy at no cost. You must use your organization’s email when completing your Membership Registration, so the Academy can verify that you qualify as part of Miami’s membership.
How to join The Ohio Academy of Science
1. Go to https://www.memberleap.com/members/newmem/registration.php?orgcode=OAS
2. Begin your registration by clicking on “Click here to Register as a New Member”
3. Under the Individual Membership plan select either Professional or College Student
4. Use and pay for the membership with the discount code: MIAMI
5. Complete each part of the Membership Registration
6. Under Billing Option, please select Bill Me (pay by check). The discount code you entered will be applied to your membership and the bill will show a zero balance.
7. Complete the form and click submit.
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HOW TO JOIN CUR Open the CUR page www.cur.org Navigate to the very TOP menu. Click Join. Next, click on the "Activate My Enhanced Member Benefits". Fill in the form. Council on Undergraduate Research publications and outreach activities are designed to share successful models and strategies for establishing, nurturing, and institutionalizing undergraduate research programs. Faculty, staff, administrators, students, and colleagues from all types of academic institutions and organizations form the dynamic CUR membership.
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Office of Research for Undergraduates (ORU)
Suite 122 King Library 513-529-2455undergradresearch@MiamiOH.edu
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