Mid-August Newsletter: Welcome Back!

The Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement (CRE) wants to offer a warm welcome to all the students, faculty, and staff returning for the Fall 2026 semester! Whether it's your final semester before graduation, or your first year at FSU, we wish you the best.

UROP Project Proposal Deadline Extended

UROP Project Proposal Deadline Extended to August 24th

The deadline for Research Mentors (faculty, post-docs, grad students, and campus partners) to submit your UROP Project Proposal has been extended to Monday, August 24th.


Link to submit!

Engage With the World Through Research

Flyer for the Global Scholars Program. See text below for details.

Are you curious about issues of global importance? Ready to jump start a research career? Passionate about exploring the world and developing professional skills? You already sound like a Global Scholar! Applications for the 2027 cohort are now open, so join us at an info session to learn more.


When:

September 22nd, 11:00 am

October 14th, 10:00 am

October 29th, 3:00 pm


Where:

HSF 3008, Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House


Get more information or apply here!

Get an Early Start on the Semester

Getting Into Summer Research Event on September 1st at 2:00 PM at the HSF Great Hall. Register at the link below.

Find out about CRE programs and discover ways to get involved with undergraduate research through this workshop!


When: September 1st - 2:00 pm

Where: HSF Great Hall (4th Floor)

Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House


Register Here!

Turning Your Passion into Innovation

What are you passionate about? Have you dreamt of testing your research ideas or have an art project you’re longing to create? Maybe there’s a product you want to bring to life? FSU’s IDEA Grant program is built to help you turn those ideas into reality! IDEA Grants are available to students from all majors. The application will open on September 1st and info sessions are available throughout the semester.


When:

September 30th, 3:00 pm

October 13th, 4:00 pm

October 26th, 3:00 pm

November 10th, 11:00 am

November 30th, 3:00 pm


Where:

HSF 3008, Honors, Scholars, and Fellows House

In-person or on Zoom


Get more information or apply here!

Compete Globally in Innovation

FSU iGEM 2027 applications opening soon. See text below for more information.

Florida State University's International Genetically Engineered Machine (FSU iGEM) program provides students from all majors an undergraduate research experience focused on innovation, team-based science, and engineering. Recruitment for the 2027 team is open during the Fall 2026 semester. Attend an info session to learn more about this opportunity open to all majors!


Info Sessions:


  • September 4th - 2:00 pm (Pitch Room, Innovation Hub)
  • September 11th - 2:00 pm (Pitch Room, Innovation Hub)
  • September 18th - 2:00 pm (Jim Moran Building Downtown)


Get more information or apply here!

Planning Your Impactful Summer

Details on Planning Your Impactful Summer. See text below for dates and times.

Want to make the most of your summer? Join us for Planning Your Impactful Summer, a series of workshops designed to inform you about research, leadership, and service opportunities at FSU.


  • September 8th - 1:00 pm (Dunlap Success Center, 2201-2202)
  • September 16th - 10:30 am (Nancy H. Marcus Great Hall, HSF House)
  • September 25th - 3:00 pm (Globe Auditorium)
  • October 1st - 4:30 pm (Dunlap Success Center, 2201-2202)


Register Here!

CRE Fall 2026 Drop-In Advising

CRE Drop-In Advising, Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Sign up with the link below.

Attend drop-in advising, available every Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, for more information on CRE programs, research opportunities, and how to get involved. Meetings are by appointment only, and take place virtually. Sign-up below, or email Juniper Curtis at jsc21g@fsu.edu for more information.


Sign up for drop-in advising!

Student Star Spotlight

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Emma Brown


Emma Brown is pursuing her double major in Criminology and Middle Eastern Studies.


Formerly a Peer Mentor Coordinator with the Center for Global Engagement, Emma is currently using her fluency in Arabic towards her Honors in the Major research on Middle Eastern resettlement communities in Tampa, Florida. Outside of her research, she also serves as a legal intern with the Center for the Advancement of Human Rights.


Learn more about Emma and other FSU Student Stars HERE.

Photo of Student Star Dylann Lowery

Dylann Lowery


Dylann Lowery is a doctoral student who graduated this Summer with a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.


In addition to her work in the community and her time on the leadership team of the Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Student Organization (MFT-GSO), Dylann served as a mentor in the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) with the CRE. In that role, she provides support and oversight to help develop the next generation of researchers here at FSU.


Learn more about Dylann and other FSU Student Stars HERE.

Get Involved On and Off Campus

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Engage TLH:

Connecting & Serving in TLH


If you want service in the Tallahassee community to be part of your future, join EngageTLH for a dynamic program focused on mapping your passion to student organizations and service opportunities on campus and in the local community.


When: August 26th - 2:00 pm

Where: Dunlap Success Center (DSC), 1006


Register to attend by clicking here.


Get Involved: Involvement Fair

Fall 2026 Involvement Fair


The Involvement Fair occurs every summer, fall, and spring semester and serves as an opportunity for students to find community, explore interests, and learn about our more than 750+ Registered Student Organizations (RSOs).



When: August 27th - 5:00 pm

Where: Tucker Civic Center


Find more information by clicking here.


Summer Conference Recap

Emma Schlotthauer and Patrick Noble presented at Nutrition 2026 in Washington, D.C.

Emma Schlotthauer and Patrick Noble presented at Nutrition 2026 in Washington, D.C.

Mahmoud A. Yusuf presented at the UC San Diego Summer Research Conference

Mahmoud A. Yusuf presented at the UC San Diego Summer Research Conference

These students were able to attend conferences over the summer thanks to funding from the Arts and Sciences Conference Presentation Grant.

Arts and Sciences Conference

Presentation Grant

Apply for a grant from the College of Arts and Sciences for your conference presentation! Undergraduate students 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.


Undergraduate students from all College of Arts and Sciences disciplines are encouraged to apply.


You must submit this application at least 5 weeks prior to the conference at which you will be presenting.


You will need to upload an itemized list of expenses as part of this application. If awarded a Conference Presentation Grant, you will be able to submit conference expenses for reimbursements.


Please contact the CRE at cre@fsu.edu with any questions.

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