👉 Undergraduate Research Updates! 👀

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Hello Undergraduate,

With the fall semester well on its way, there are lots of stories to share and opportunities available in undergraduate research and creative activity! Please read and share the following information and updates with your undergraduate students.

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Attend our workshops to learn about and find undergraduate research and creative inquiry opportunities as an undergraduate student.

October Workshops

Finding Opportunities, October 8 and 29
Graduate Panel, October 15

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Connect 1:1 with a peer Undergraduate Research Ambassador to learn more about engaging in undergraduate research.

Book an Appointment

Ready to embark on a new adventure in undergraduate research and creative activity? Check out these Research Abroad opportunities and apply for the scholarship by Tuesday, October 15.

Scholarship Application

Research + The Arts

Discover stories of undergraduate creative expression and it's impact on our understanding of the world.

Visit Arts MSU to learn more!

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Summer science program 'builds bridges' between MSU, Native American students

In Michigan State University's bustling STEM Teaching and Learning Facility, student Carrie Gregg fields questions on cutting-edge science that can increase biofuel production. One floor up, Trevor Moran discusses how blocking opioid receptors impacts pain-related proteins, while Rachel Passage shares work on the characterization of bacterial viruses.

Council on Undergraduate Research Divisions offer travel awards for undergraduate students presenting at conferences throughout the year.

Open Travel Award Applications

Biology Division, due Wednesday, October 9
Social Sciences Division, due Thursday, October 31

National Conference on Undergraduate Research abstract submissions are open through Friday, December 6. Poster, oral, performance, visual art, and film presentations are accepted. Please list Heather Dover as the Campus Coordinator.

NCUR 2025 Submissions

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West Michigan Regional Undergraduate Research Conference poster presentation submissions are due Monday, October 14. Expand your professional network, engage with scientific talks, and visit with graduate, professional, and medical school recruiters.

WMRUGS 2025 Submissions

Research + The Arts

This story originally ran on the College of Natural Science website.