The Fall semester has had our Global Scholars busy at work completing their Capstone Projects by reflecting on their community-based projects.

Join us Friday, December 8th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the Nancy H. Marcus Great Hall in the Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House to hear our Global Scholars share their individual experiences!
UPCOMING DEADLINES
Students attending FURC will have the opportunity to showcase their own research whether completed or in progress and connect with students conducting research at other Florida institutions. The conference will also offer workshops and a graduate school fair.

The cost of travel (charter bus), accommodations, registration fee, and meals will be covered by the CRE for students selected for travel funding.

Students must submit their abstracts to the UNF FURC 2024 Website by December 22nd, 2023 AND must complete the FURC 2024 funding application by December 22, 2023.
The ACC Meeting of the Minds will be held at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN from April 5-7, 2024. The ACC Meeting of the Minds highlights undergraduate excellence in research and creative scholarship across many fields at the 15 Atlantic Coast Conference member schools. Students from all disciplines are welcome. Selected students will have all expenses covered by the CRE.

The application and a letter of recommendation are both due January 29th, 2024 in order to be considered.
UPCOMING CRE EVENTS
FSU undergraduate students in all majors can apply for an FSU IDEA Grant. Selected applicants will receive either a summer funding of up to $4,000 (or up to $6,000 for groups) to fund their self-designed work on a topic, project, problem, artistic product or performance, or other entrepreneurial or creative idea. Projects must last 8-12 weeks and be under the mentorship of a supervising faculty member.

For more information, please contact David Montez at [email protected] or Cary Wall at [email protected] or attend one of our writing workshops. All workshops will be held in the Honors, Scholars, Fellows House in room 3008.

Wednesday, January 10 at 12:00 pm
Monday, January 15 at 12:00 pm
Tuesday, January 23 at 2:00 pm
Monday, January 29 at 12:00 pm

Are you an inquiring student looking to explore the world and advance your research goals? The Center for Undergraduate Research & Academic Engagement has an exciting opportunity for you! 
 
The Tyler Center for Global Studies is seeking applications from FSU students looking to conduct research abroad during the summer. The 2024 Tyler Fellows will be among a distinguished group of student scholars who are passionate about the pursuit of knowledge and discovery at the global scale. 

Information session: January 12 at 11am in HSF 3008.
MORE FUNDING RESOURCES
Supported by the College of Arts and Sciences and the Division of Undergraduate Studies and the CRE, Undergraduate students from all College of Arts and Sciences disciplines may apply for up to $500 to cover costs for conferences in their discipline (or a related discipline). Both virtual and in-person conferences are eligible for funding. You must submit this application at least 6 weeks prior to the conference at which you will be presenting.
CRE NEWS
Florida State University’s 
International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team won a silver medal at an international research symposium in Paris for its work addressing the rare genetic disease, TMAU.
 
Thirteen undergraduate students on the iGEM team presented their work at the 2023 iGEM Grand Jamboree: The World Expo of Synthetic Biology Nov. 2-5. iGEM teams spend a year solving a problem using synthetic biology. You can learn more about the team’s research project, E. Esperance, on their website here.
MEET OUR NEW STAFF
KRIS RYAN
Undergraduate Research Support Specialist
Interesting facts: I'm an Air Force brat who enjoyed growing up around the world. I'm also a proud 3X graduate of FSU and a former Marching Chief.

Hobbies/interests: I enjoy volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, playing trivia with friends, and traveling.  

Undergraduate Research: "I think participating in undergraduate research allows students to get some real-world experience in fields they're interested in, and it can help them better decide what they would—or wouldn't—like to do for a future career. I think it also allows them to expand their horizons into new areas of interest, make connections, and grow in their time management, communication, and problem-solving skills."

Contact Information: [email protected]
CARY WALL
Tyler Scholars Coordinator
Interesting fact: I have been to 12 countries in 3 continents. 

Hobbies/interests: I enjoy cooking and baking, watching Sex & the City reruns, and completing word puzzles. 

Undergraduate Research: "My philosophy is that education is a catalyst for social change. I believe any experience that compels one to engage critically and empathetically in an epistemic activity—like undergraduate research—is key to shaping a student’s perspective of themselves and their surroundings, and empowers them to put good out into the world."

Contact Information: [email protected]
WENDY PIOQUINTO
Outreach and Events Coordinator
Interesting facts: I have three cats, can speak three different languages and was a public librarian for five years.

Hobbies/interests: I enjoy rollerblading, listening to audiobooks, and going to concerts.

Undergraduate Research: "Participating in Undergraduate Research allows students to explore their areas of interest, find new passions, get hands-on experience, and learn new skills. Engaging in research allows them to be better informed individuals, it broadens their world-view and prepares them for life after FSU."

Contact Information: [email protected]
GETTING INVOLVED
Congratulations to former IDEA Grant recipient, BFA Alumnus, and CRE staff member extraordinaire, Morgan Joseph Hamilton, on co-curating an exhibition focused on the fine art of game development. His exhibition is part of the ARTCADE exhibition currently on view at the Delaware Contemporary in Wilmington, Delaware. The exhibition will run until December 31st.

For more info, please visit https://www.decontemporary.org/artcade

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Engaging students in research, innovation, and scholarship is the hallmark of a great research university. Through this engagement, students become better thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers, cultivating a depth of understanding needed to make a positive difference in the world.