[Okgrantsmanship] Please distribute to faculty -- NCUR abstracts accepted through Friday, December 8

[Mason, Linda]

Dr. Linda Mason
Coordinator of Grant Writing
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
655 Research Parkway, Suite 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
405-225-9486 desk
405-706-8757 cell
405-225-9230 FAX
lmason at osrhe.edu<mailto:lmason at osrhe.edu>
www.okhighered.org/grant-opps/<http://www.okhighered.org/grant-opps/>

NCUR Abstract Date Extended to December 8
The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2018 abstract submissions will remain open through Friday, December 8.  For more information about the conference please visit: https://www.cur.org/conferences_and_events/student_events/ncur_2018/

We understand that there are a variety of factors, including time pressure and server traffic, which may have caused students to miss the deadline. NCUR is the largest national showcase for undergraduate student research and this is the first time the event has come to the state of Oklahoma.  We want to make every effort to include all Oklahoma students who want to participate, so if anyone is still interested in submitting an abstract please take the time to complete the submission by this coming Friday. Log in and submit abstracts here: https://www.cur.org/ncur_2018/account/

Here are some NCUR 2018 conference highlights:
Interdisciplinary Pre-Conference Workshops
Wednesday, April 4, 2018

*        Forensic Sciences (sessions will include digital evidence, impression evidence, biological evidence, bloodstain pattern, and a panel discussion)

*        American Indian Studies (sessions will include biological sciences, fine and performing arts, health & wellness, and a panel discussion)

*        Business Energy Sector (sessions will include covering the world of energy, world energy outlook, renewable energy, careers in the energy sector, oil & gas, seismic activity, & governmental relations, and a panel discussion)

*        Early Childhood Education through an International Lens (sessions will include using play with children in crisis, valuing women's and children's historical narratives, Head Start's role in the preservation of Choctaw Culture for the Tribe's youngest members, play in early childhood education: what, where, how and why?, and a panel discussion)

*        Interdisciplinary Arts (sessions will focus on film, creative writing, dance, music, and a panel discussion)

NCUR Conference
Thursday, April 5 - Saturday, April 7, 2018

*        Four nationally recognized speakers (Ms. Claudia San Pedro, Executive VP/CFO Sonic Corporation; Mr. Ramu Damodaran, Chief, United Nations Academic Impact Initiative, Outreach Division, Department of Public Information; Mr. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, author, advocate for cancer research and social justice, and former NBA basketball player; and Dr. John Harrington, former NASA astronaut and the first Native American in space)

*        Over 3,500 Student Presentations - Poster, Oral, Performing and Visual Arts

*        Faculty, Administrator and Professional Network opportunities

*        Graduate School Fair, including access to graduate school representatives from over 100 of the best graduate programs throughout the United States

*        Special Interest/Career Planning sessions for participants, including sessions led by representatives of the NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program, how to develop a resume/CV, how to apply to federal and non-federal summer internship opportunities, applying to graduate and professional school, supporting student diversity and success, how to publish your research, applying for a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) grant, how to navigate graduate school, preparing for job interviews, etc.

*         Friday evening music festival, downtown Oklahoma City Bricktown District, including planned feature performance by Cheap Trick

*        Excursions throughout Edmond and the OKC Metro

Thank you,

Michael Springer, Co-Chair, NCUR 2018 Planning Committee, University of Central Oklahoma
Gregory M. Wilson, Co-Chair, NCUR 2018 Planning Committee, University of Central Oklahoma


Gregory M. Wilson, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice President, Office of Research & Sponsored Programs
Academic Affairs
Nigh University Center, Room 341
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK  73034
gwilson at uco.edu<mailto:gwilson at uco.edu>
http://www.uco.edu/academic-affairs/research-grants/index.asp
(405) 974-3497
(405) 974-3818 FAX

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Host of the 2018 National Conference
on Undergraduate Research (NCUR)


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