[Okgrantsmanship] CUR URPD Division and the CUR Conference

[Mason, Linda]

To Undergraduate Research developers and faculty members:


Dear Undergraduate Research Program Directors Division Members,

 The CUR2014 National Conference Committee has been hard at work during this long winter putting together a program for the June meeting that, we think, makes it the best and most valuable CUR meeting ever. In particular, I wanted to highlight a few events that, as a member of our URPD Division, I think that you might find most interesting:

*                 Keynote Addresses by Dr. Wayne Clough, Secretary of the Smithsonian; Muriel Howard, President of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities; Liz Lerman of the Liz Lerman Dance Company; and Christopher Austin, Director of Translational Research at the National Institutes of Health

*                 Presentation by Catherine A Snelling, Sophie Karanicolas, John Willison, from the University of Adelaide on Enhanced alumni: developing graduate attributes using a scaffolded research skills framework

*                 Presentation on Symposia for all: building discussions from the matrix of undergraduate research presentation opportunities at UMBC by Kathy Lee Sutphin and Janet McGlynn of the University of Maryland Baltimore County

*                 Presentation by Robin S. Lewis, Doreen E Sams, Rosalie Richards, Caitlin Powell (Saint Mary's College of California), Rebecca McMullen, Jennifer Hammack, and Larry Bacnik, all of Georgia College and State University (unless otherwise noted) on Open Re-sourcing: Higher Education Mentoring Handbook

*                 Presentation on Establishing A Learning Community for Mentors of Undergraduate Researchers by Jennifer Harris and Janice DeCosmo of the University of Washington

*                 Panel Presentation on Best Practices in Managing Campus-wide Undergraduate Research Initiatives at Larger Institutions by a great panel: Megan Shannahan (Michigan State University), Korine Wawrzynski (Michigan State University), Julie Morris (University of South Carolina-Columbia), Kimberly Schneider (University of Central Florida, and Helene Cweren (Ohio State University)

*                 Panel Presentation on Creative Funding Sources for Undergraduate Research: It 's Not Just About Grants, by Michael P. Castellani (Marshall University), David Brakke (James Madison University), Marilyn Hart (Minnesota State University, Mankato), Mark L. Biermann (Wartburg College), and Robert F. Rycek (University of Nebraska at Kearney)

*                 Workshop by Sumana Datta (Texas A & M University) and Robert Walsh (Scholastica) on IT Support for Undergraduate Research Journals

*                 Lunch book discussion will feature 8 books, all of which could be used to foster discussions with undergraduates about the value of research. Two of my favorites from the list are Edible History of Humanity<http://members.cur.org/members_online/utilities/emailct.asp?3d2c208fbc8553a70ac2810c848c5f846cc978d337d65cec338f97750071a88e614b2c55c3c9de48> by Tom Standage (perfect for lunch!) and David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants<http://members.cur.org/members_online/utilities/emailct.asp?e2065e0b9999490dea7cdcdd13b9e3d8cfcb9f6e37d65cec338f97750071a88e614b2c55c3c9de48> by Malcolm Gladwell.

*                 Panel discussion by provosts from various institutions, discussing how we can help administrators see undergraduate research as a priority.

*                 The URPD division reception is always a highlight, and a great way to meet others with the same interests as you. If you are brand-new or an old hand at leading undergraduate research programs, you are welcome and encouraged to join us!

 Since it's Washington DC, I also wanted to point out that reduced rate hotel rooms are available through the 4th of July. You'll be just a few blocks from the national mall (with free concerts and of course the fireworks on Independence Day), the Smithsonian museums, and the exciting restaurants and shopping in the Penn Quarter neighborhood.



Truthfully, with over 100 events and 80 posters, I had a hard time picking only a few events to showcase here because so much seemed relevant to what we do. Since URPD members are involved in every aspect of undergraduate research on our campus, I'm sure you'll find much more! I encourage you to peruse the program. Early registration ends April 4th, so click here<http://members.cur.org/members_online/utilities/emailct.asp?72075001b7d51a41dbaf5b2ade02f812f6bfb2f737d65cec338f97750071a88e614b2c55c3c9de48> to start planning your attendance at CUR2014!

Looking forward to seeing you in Washington this summer!

Bethany Usher (URPD Councilor), on behalf of the CUR2014 Conference Planning Committee



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