Undergraduate Research Day - April 26, 2023 - Save the Date!

Undergraduate Research Day (URD), Maryland’s largest, most visible and diversified showcase for undergraduate research accomplishments will take place on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2023, from 1 to 4 pm, with registration and set up opening at 11:30 am. URD will once again take place in the Grand Ballroom of the Stamp Student Union.

 

Presentation proposals may be submitted beginning Wednesday, February 1, 2023 through the MCUR website. More information will be available on the MCUR website beginning January 23, 2023.

 

Please save the date - we look forward to seeing you then and there!

Research Opportunities for Spring and Summer 2022

 A)

Are you a freshman, sophomore or junior interested in PAID SUMMER 2022 research opportunities in life or physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, or behavioral/social sciences???

The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research is hosting brief (30 minute) information sessions to introduce students to a wide range of opportunities for Summer 2022.

Learn about the hundreds of PAID summer placement opportunities offered by National Science Foundation REU’s, National Institutes of Standards and Technology SURF, and other programs:  

Summer Research Opportunities:

Summer Research Opportunities

Nov 17, 2021 01:00 PM

Dec 1, 2021 01:00 PM

B)

The sessions listed below will ALSO highlight SUMMER programs seeking to increase participation by UNDERREPRESENTED students in grad study and research careers in the life or physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, or behavioral/social sciences 

Summer Research Opportunities for Underrepresented Students

Nov 17, 2021 03:00 PM

Nov 30, 2021 10:30 AM

C) 

The Maryland Summer Scholars Program (MSS) provides opportunities for University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) undergraduates to spend much of the summer working closely with faculty mentors on ambitious research, scholarly, or artistic projects. The MSS program provides awards of $3,000 to approximately 25-30 undergraduates each summer.

Take part in one of our upcoming information sessions to learn more:

Click here to attend on Monday, Nov 1, 2021 02:00 PM

Click here to attend on Tuesday, Nov 2, 2021 12:00 PM

Maryland Summer Scholars

Nov 18, 2021 11:00 AM

Nov 29, 2021 02:00 PM

D) 

Interested in Spring Semester 2022 Research Opportunities on Campus? Get a head start by learning how to use our Maryland Student Researchers database! 

 

To review the Maryland Student Researchers database with nearly 200 available opportunities (more added daily) by clicking here. 

You can also register for info sessions about using the MSR database and other ways to find research opportunities: 

Maryland Student Research Database

Dec 2, 2021 11:00 AM

Ohio State Journal of Politics and International Affairs Call for Papers

 The Journal of Politics & International Affairs (JPIA) is seeking qualified undergraduate student submissions to be published in the Spring 2022 issue. JPIA is a student-run journal that publishes papers written by undergraduate students in the areas of Political Science, International Studies, Economics, Public Affairs, Social Science, and related fields. Publication in the Journal is an opportunity to reach a wider audience outside of the class, as well as a learning experience through the editing and feedback process. We seek to publish high-quality papers that address current events and relevant subjects in the area of politics and international affairs. Ideal submissions are both informative and argumentative with well-developed theses and strong mechanics. 

The Journal typically publishes original research, undergraduate theses, and essays written for upper-level courses, although all majors and class ranks are invited.

If this opportunity is of interest to you, we highly encourage you to submit a paper for publication on our website at http://u.osu.edu/jpia/submit-manuscript/. The deadline is January 31, 2022. We have recently updated our submission guidelines, which can be found here: http://u.osu.edu/jpia/submission-guidelines/. We ask that you carefully review them before submitting.

Call for Submissions -- NYU American Public Policy Review

Call for Submissions—N.Y.U. American Public Policy Review 

 

The N.Y.U. American Public Policy Review seeks articles by undergraduate and graduate students that propose bold, novel American policy ideas that are not yet part of the political mainstream or that warrant additional scholarship. The Policy Review is a faculty-reviewed electronic journal managed by undergraduate students at New York University, currently accepting manuscript submissions with a deadline of September 31, 2021 for publication this fall. No specific length of article is required; however, all submissions should be detailed, thoroughly researched, and include appropriate references. Most submissions are between 4,000 and 8,000 words. 

The journal's editors seek to amplify the brightest public policy proposals of current students through rigorous intellectual review, and they encourage students of any discipline, any level of study, and any accredited academic institution to submit an article for publication. Guidelines for authors and information on how to submit manuscripts are available at nyuappr.pubpub.org/submit. The journal is an open-access publication and does not charge a publication fee to authors. 

Wilf Family Department of Politics 

19 W. 4th St. 2nd Floor 

New York, NY 10012 

P: 281 772 1834 

lincoln.dow@nyu.edu 

Lincoln P. Dow    

Editor-in-Chief 

N.Y.U. American  

Public Policy Review 

Undergraduate Research Day

MARYLAND CENTER FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ­ ­ UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH DAY(S) - ­ APRIL 26-30, 2021
Francis DuVinage, Director ­- Erin Sorensen, Coordinator ­ 

http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/
 
Have you been involved in research as an undergraduate, either as an individual or as part of a team, at Maryland or beyond? Would you like the opportunity to present your work in poster-format at Maryland¹s largest, most visible and diversified showcase for undergraduate research accomplishments?
 
Then present your research at Undergraduate Research Day(s), presented virtually on the Symposium platform this year, from Monday, April 26-30, 2021. This year you will have the ability to display a poster and/or video presentation, to include an audio/video 'poster talk,' and to have your work added to the UMD University Libraries digital repository.

Click here for URD online information and the URD pre-registration form!

Priority deadline to submit your online pre-registration forms: March 28, 2021

Submitting a poster proposal is free and easy - just use the online pre-registration system on the MCUR website at http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/current-ugresearchday.html -  we strongly encourage you to submit your pre-registration form by the priority deadline of March 28. We look forward to learning about your work!

All majors and fields of research ­ including creative and performing arts ­ are welcome!

Student-run Policython Event for Writing Policy Proposals

The Pandemic Policython, scheduled from October 23rd-25th for 48 hours, is an opportunity for students to write policy proposals addressing today’s most pressing challenges in areas such as public health, economic equity, criminal justice, and international affairs. This free online event is open to anyone, whether you have an inkling to explore public policy, or you want to further hone your existing policy writing skills. We welcome beginners!

We hope to ‘see’ you at this friendly, inspiring competition and present your policy solutions to a global audience! 

Speakers and mentors from nonprofits like the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, academic institutions like the Harvard Kennedy School, and international NGOs including the World Health Organization will be participating and sharing their expertise. You can work in teams of 1-4 members and receive guidance every step of the way through workshops, mentor office hours, and judge feedback. The event culminates with submitting the policy memos to policymakers. Winning teams will receive up to $250 in cash and $1000 in a seed grant fund to continue their work with a partner. Tons of other prizes, from placement in the Harvard Art Museum to automatic entry into partner organization fellowships and chats with leading academics, are available.

For more information:

• Visit our website and register (please reserve your spot asap -- we accept applications on a rolling basis!): https://scholar.harvard.edu/policython
• See our Linktree for more information!

Fiscal Fallout Contest - Win $5000!

Win $5,000 from Our Fiscal Fallout Contest November 15, 2019 The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget is now accepting submissions for our new  Fiscal Fallout Contest, where students are given the opportunity to put a human face on the  consequences of high and rising federal debt. The winner will receive $5,000. Enter Our Fiscal Fallout Contest Here The federal budget deficit will exceed $1 trillion this year, and the national debt as a share of the  economy will reach its highest point outside of World War II. In the coming years, debt will continue  to grow rapidly. As Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently testified to Congress, “the federal budget is on an unsustainable path.” The consequences of high and rising debt include slower income growth, less ability to combat the next recession, rising debt service payments, entitlement programs on the brink of insolvency, increased  burdens on future generations, and a higher risk of an eventual fiscal crisis. While these consequences are alarming, they are hard to personalize. It is difficult to visualize the  damage debt can cause for individuals, families, and businesses around the country. The  Fiscal Fallout Contest is an opportunity for those who would be most affected by the national debt, students, to demonstrate the human consequences of debt. The Fiscal Fallout Contest asks students to create a compelling multimedia presentation  (video, podcast, short story, song, storyboard, etc,) portraying the human and societal impact of our unsustainable fiscal situation. Entrees could focus on any potential long-term consequences of debt – whether a spike in interest  rates, stagnant wages, or some type of fiscal crisis – the choice is theirs! The goal is to humanize the risks and costs associated with the debt, and to win $5,000 in the process. Enter Our Fiscal Fallout Contest Here Who: Open to current high school, college, and graduate students What: A contest to raise awareness about the national debt When: Submissions due March 1, 2020 Top Prize: $5,000 (what the U.S. spends every half-second on interest on the debt). Second and  third place prizes of $1,000 and $500. Submissions now being accepted! More information available at: http://www.crfb.org/fiscal-fallout-contest #FiscalFallout For questions please contact Ben Tomchik at tomchik@crfb.org

Call for Papers and Panel Proposals

 VCU POLITICAL SCIENCE

and the

College of Humanities and Sciences

Presents

The 13^th Annual Student Research Conference

Friday, April 19, 2019

Virginia Commonwealth University

Undergraduate and junior graduate students are invited to submit proposals to present completed research papers/projects, research-in-progress, or round table discussions on any topic related to the general fields of government, international, and public affairs.  Students from colleges and universities in and around Virginia as well as national and overseas colleagues are invited to submit proposals.  We invite faculty and experts from VCU and other institutions to chair and serve as discussants; each presenter will have 10-15 minutes to speak. The VCU Political Science program offers concentrated study in American Government, Public Policy, International Relations, Comparative Government and Politics, Political Theory and Research Methods, with strong connections to Sociology, Economics, Philosophy, International Studies, Psychology, and History, allowing for a wide array of possible paper proposals. We’ll consider students from all majors and disciplines.

This is your chance to share your interests with faculty and other students, to gain experience presenting your work in a professional conference environment, and to receive useful and constructive feedback on your research. Proposals should contain your name and e-mail address, your university, and your major or department, the title of your proposed presentation, and a short (1-2 paragraph) abstract describing your work, including general topic and what you will argue.

The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, March 26, 2019.  Please e-mail your submissions to VCUConference2019@gmail.com . Those selected to participate will be notified on a rolling basis by e-mail and all will receive replies by no later than Friday, April 5, 2019.

The one-day conference will also include additional panels on internships and careers in government and foreign affairs, a panel with information on graduate schools, and a buffet lunch served for all presenters and panelists in the afternoon.

There is no fee for participation in the conference.  For any questions, please contact Professor

Chris Saladino at cjsaladino@vcu.edu or the conference email VCUConference2019@gmail.com