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Undergraduate research

Image of Research – UR Edition

Image of Research – UR Edition
 
The Image of Research is a multidisciplinary competition celebrating the diversity and breadth of undergraduate student research at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. All undergraduate students are invited to submit entries consisting of an image and brief text that articulates how the image relates to the research. Entries will be judged by a multidisciplinary panel for:
 
·         Connection between image narrative and research
·         Originality
·         Visual Impact
 
Submissions will be accepted from March 12, 2014 – April 10, 2014: https://illinois.edu/sb/sec/1445728
 
First prize: $300
Second prize: $200
Plus up to two honorable mentions.
 
·         Awards will be presented at the 7th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 17th, 2014 at the Illini Union.
·         All images will be professionally printed and displayed at the Undergraduate Research Symposium.
·         All images submitted will be included in an online exhibit hosted by the University Library.
 
The Image of Research at Illinois was inspired by the Image of Research competition at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
The Image of Research is organized by the Scholarly Commons of the University Library and the Office of Undergraduate Research and is supported by a generous gift to the Scholarly Commons from the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics.
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Activities, Undergraduate research

Undergraduate Modeling Workshop

SAMSI’s Undergraduate Modeling Workshop
May 18-23, 2014

Location: North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

This week long workshop will provide an introduction to mathematical and statistical research in data modeled using networks. Talks will be presented by statisticians and mathematicians who work with networks, but especially with social networks.

Click here to apply: http://www.samsi.info/UGM14
Application deadline is April 7, 2014 at 5:00pm EDT

Please send questions to: ugworkshop@samsi.info

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Other departments, Undergraduate research

Undergraduate Research Opportunity

Greetings,
 
We are seeking two undergraduate research assistants for the remainder of the Spring 2014 semester.
 
The purpose of this research project is to document and assess current study abroad programs in the School of Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics (SLCL) with a focus on access, diversity, and equity among underrepresented minorities and among students who currently do not pursue a major in languages and literatures but who participate in SLCL study abroad as part of other programs of study.
 
During spring semester 2014 we will pursue a qualitative study that will include two components. The first component will survey, assess, analyze, and synthesize recent scholarship on international student mobility. This text and web based inquiry will be combined with interviews with faculty, instructors, administrators, and students who have been or will be involved with international mobility in SLCL during AY2013-14.
 
The undergraduate Research Assistant will be expected to assist with both phases of this project. This position includes a stipend of $15/hour, and will include about 10-15 hours of work per week. The student will be supervised by Dr. Anna Stenport and Dr. Nicole Lamers, and will work in collaboration with two graduate researchers on this project. Each student will also be required to register for 1 hour of independent study credit.
 
Please submit your application by noon on Wednesday, March 19th for consideration at: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/2766119. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
 
Nicole Lamers, PhD
International Education Specialist
Student and Academic Affairs Office
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
2002 Lincoln Hall, MC- 448
702 S. Wright Street
Urbana, IL 61801
Email: lamers@illinois.edu
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Department of Statistics, Undergraduate research

REU summer internship announcement

=== THE 2014 AMALTHEA REU PROGRAM ===
 
 
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A 10-WEEK RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS is available in the area of Machine Learning. The program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation and is offered by the Information Characterization & Exploitation (ICE) Laboratory at Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) in Melbourne, Florida.
 
Machine Learning (ML) gradually evolved as a branch of Artificial Intelligence with its theory and applications positioned at the juncture of Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics and, even, Physics. Nowadays, ML’s role in successfully addressing hard, real-world technological challenges has become ever more current and central. Moreover, its presence and importance now permeates several aspects not only of cutting-edge technology such as computer vision, stock market prediction and big data analytics, but also our daily life through voice-driven searches on our smart phones or movie recommendations on video streaming services to name only a few.  
 
The program currently accepts applications in order to form a very diverse, multi-disciplinary cohort of nascent researchers for this summer. Minorities, women and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
 
ELIGIBILITY
Without exceptions, applicants must be:
=> Majoring in an Engineering or Science discipline
=> US citizens or permanent residents
=> Undergraduates in good academic standing
 
BENEFITS
=> Exposure to the exciting world of Machine Learning and its applications
=> Participate in a one-week crash course to familiarize yourself with Machine Learning
=> Work with experienced student mentors and experts in the field
=> Participate and contribute to cutting-edge Machine Learning research
=> Take part in visits to our local industry
=> Paid travel and accommodation expenses
=> Receive a competitive stipend for per diem expenses
=> Visit Central Florida venues such as Disney attractions and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
=> Meet new people
=> Make new friends
 
Application Deadline: March 30, 2014
 
For more information, visit our Web site at www.amalthea-reu.org or contact:
 
Dr. Georgios C. Anagnostopoulos
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Florida Institute of Technology
150 West University Boulevard
Melbourne, Florida 32901-6975
Phone 321-674-7125 | Fax 321-674-8192
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Course Announcements, Undergraduate research

HDFS 494: STRONG Kids now accepting applications for 2014-2015

Family Resiliency Center is now accepting applications for the  HDFS 494 Undergraduate Research Course: STRONG Kids Program for Fall 2014/Spring 2015

We are currently recruiting students who will have Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing in the Fall ’14 to enroll in these courses.  Students may enroll in 2-3 hours of credit for these courses.  
The purpose of these two-semester year-long supervised research courses is to provide students with a first-hand experience working as part of a research team as well as to help them develop a working knowledge of the theory and applications of trans-disciplinary research used to guide the specific research program. Students will:
·         Be provided with an overview of the Research Program issues;
·         Develop oral and written communication skills; data management skills; team building skills; critical thinking skills; and professional work environment skills;
·         Be trained in mixed methods relevant to factors that contribute to child and family health;
·         Identify opportunities and barriers in transdisciplinary team work;
·         Prepare a scientific presentation that reflects the students’ knowledge of Transdisciplinary science gained through working on one of the program subprojects. The presentation will be given at a scientific conference held in the Spring 2015.
Students will work with our STRONG Kids research study for 6-9 hours per week.  Research experience will include working one on one with families and infants (3 months-12 months), conducting food inventories, collecting biometic data on moms and infants, and assisting with office support.
Additional information the course, as well as a downloadable application is found on our website at: http://familyresiliency.illinois.edu/SKUnderResearch.htm
A flyer is also attached. 
Thank you,
Jen
Jen Themanson
Project Coordinator
STRONG Kids
The Family Resiliency Center
University of Illinois
217-244-5119
jthemans@illinois.edu/strongkids@illinois.edu
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Department of Statistics, Undergraduate research

Undergraduate Research Symposium 2014

The 7th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium will take place on Thursday, April 17. If you have been working a research project with faculty, or as part of an independent study course, or perhaps a unique course project (not scripted homework, but an independently developed project), then you should consider turning it into a poster or presentation for the URS. The deadline for proposals is Thursday, February 6 has been extended to Thursday, February 20.

Even if you don’t have something completed or near-completed, there’s still time. Perhaps there was a course or topic in a course that really fascinated you. You could spend this semester further studying the topic independently or with a group of fellow students and apply your work to a particular example or data set. Stop by my office to see the poster two of your fellow Stat students (Jay Shin and Joseph Jang) constructed for last year’s URS.

This is an excellent experience and looks great on a resume or CV. Even if you don’t submit and present this year, it’s an event worth attending, especially for newer students. Thursday, April 17. Illini Union.
 
 
Proposal Deadline: Thursday 6 20 February at 11:59 PM.
 
Questions should be addressed to ugresearch@illinois.edu
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Study Abroad, Undergraduate research

ACES IN CHINA

Attention:  University of Illinois Students
 
Did you know that you could travel to Zhejiang University, in China, earn 6 credit hours & conduct research in a lab this summer? Along with visiting industries and cultural sites!
 
ACES CHINA SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM
 
DATES:  MAY 19-JULY 1, 2014.
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: EXTENDED TO EARLY MARCH
 
Travel with a FSHN faculty member and advisor to China. Learn about the culture and language while earning credit. In today’s competitive market place it is becoming so much more important to have cultural competency. As you have been told before, employers are looking for candidates who have an understanding of global context in which work is done. Having this study abroad experience will give you specific experiences to articulate on your resume and talk about during interviews.
 
APPLY:  www.studyabroad.illinois.edu – Click “Programs” and enter “ACES” in the field of program name.
 
QUESTIONS?  Contact M. Blumthal, 333-3380 or aces-studyabroad@illinois.edu.
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Department of Statistics, Undergraduate research

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is sponsoring a competitive Summer Undergraduate Research Program for undergraduate students at UI.  The goals for this initiative are to provide students with funds necessary to conduct research during the summer term at UI.  More specific information about eligibility requirements, funding restrictions and how to apply are found in the attached document. Deadline for applications is February 15, 2014 and winners will be notified by March 6, 2014. Any questions may be addressed to ugresearch@illinois.edu.


Sincerely,
 
Office of Undergraduate Research
(Professor Paul F. Diehl, Director)
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Course Announcements, Undergraduate research

GLBL 199 Intercultural Horizons – undergraduate internship opportunity

The Intercultural Horizon Internship provides students an opportunity to undertake creative and challenging assignments that promote cross-cultural understanding.  The internship will explore the intersections of cultures, identities, and social justice issues on campus, national, and international levels.  Interns will help develop programming that encourages cultural exchange and mutual learning dedicated to building stronger campus community.  In an effort to develop global leadership skills, interns will engage in readings, weekly seminar discussions, and cultural immersion experiences including a daytrip to Chicago’s Chinatown.  Intercultural Horizons is a partnership among the Asian American Cultural Center, the University YMCA, International Student and Scholar Services, and Diversity and Social Justice Education. Interns will receive a $500 stipend and also will receive 3 credit hours of Global Studies 199 credit.

An info session will be held:
Wednesday, January 22 at 5PM
Asian American Cultural Center
1210 W Nevada St, Urbana

Application details follow below, questions may be addressed to David Chih, dchih@illinois.edu.

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Intercultural Horizon Internship
Global Studies 199 Independent Study
Spring 2014
The Intercultural Horizon Internship provides students an opportunity to undertake creative and challenging assignments that promote cross-cultural understanding.  The internship will explore the intersections of cultures, identities, and social justice issues on campus, national, and international levels.  Interns will help develop programming that encourages cultural exchange and mutual learning dedicated to building stronger campus community.  In an effort to develop global leadership skills, interns will engage in readings, weekly seminar discussions, and cultural immersion experiences including a daytrip to Chicago’s Chinatown.  Intercultural Horizons is a partnership among the Asian American Cultural Center, the University YMCA, International Student and Scholar Services, and Diversity and Social Justice Education. Interns will receive a $500 stipend and also will receive 3 credit hours of Global Studies 199 credit.

Primary Responsibilities
*       Maintain a weekly schedule of 6-8 hours of work per week plus some additional field trips, over 13 weeks from February – May 2014.
*       Participate in weekly readings, discussions, cultural immersion experiences
*       Develop and implement intercultural programs for students

Qualifications
*       Demonstrated commitment to exploring the intersection of cultures, both in and out of the classroom
*       Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team and independently with a high degree of initiative
*       Undergraduate student at UI
*       Federal Work Study preferred but not required
*       International students are especially encouraged to apply

Application Procedure
Submit a resume, contact information for three references and a letter of interest addressing the following questions below. Application should be emailed to aacc@illinois.edu by 8am, Friday, January 24, 2014.

1.      What are your future career goals and how would this internship help you reach those goals?
2.      What are your past experiences with bringing together international and domestic students for cultural exchange?
3.      Describe you impressions of international and domestic student relations on campus from your own personal experience.  If you have ever studied in another country, describe your experience.
4.      What skills and passion can you bring to the Intercultural Horizon Internship Program?
5.      Why do you think you should be an Intercultural Horizon Intern?
6.      Do you currently have Federal Work Study?

You will be contacted if selected for an interview, which will be held the week of January 27, 2014.  Employment will start early February 2014.  Questions may be emailed to dchih@illinois.edu. 

 

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Undergraduate research

SAMSI Undergraduate Workshop – February 20-21, 2014

SAMSI Undergraduate Workshop
February 20-21, 2014

Held at SAMSI, Research Triangle Park, NC

As part of its Education and Outreach Program for 2013-2014, the Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute (SAMSI) will offer a two-day undergraduate workshop on topics of current interest in statistics and applied mathematics. In addition to an overview of current and planned SAMSI Research Programs, the program topic
Low-dimensional Structure in High-dimensional Systems (LDHD)will be covered in some depth.

For more information and to apply, please visit the workshop web page at:
http://www.samsi.info/workshop/2013-14-eo-undergraduate-workshop-february-20-21-2014

Questions contact ugworkshop@samsi.info

SAMSI | 19 T.W. Alexander Dr. | RTP, NC 27709 | United States

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