Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)
The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) is a network of research colleges and universities which support undergraduate research opportunities for students and faculty. CUR produces publications, sponsors conferences and workshops, and provides leadership related to involving undergraduates and faculty in shared research experiences.
Each year, CUR holds their Posters on the Hill undergraduate research conference, where students have the opportunity to present at the Nation's Capitol. Sixty competitively selected student posters are displayed on the U.S. Capitol during a late afternoon reception. In the morning of the same day, there is an orientation session, followed by visits from students and their faculty mentors to their Representatives and Senators' offices. For more information, visit: http://www.cur.org/pohcall.html
Additionally, for students looking to get more research experience, CUR has established a Registry of Undergraduate Researchers to match undergraduate students with seasoned graduate students and faculty. This is a terrific tool for students looking to build their research skills while preparing for graduate school. The Registry is free for students. Information students provide will only be available to graduate schools involved with CUR, so information is safe. This registry has been very successful at benefiting students, graduate schools, colleges/universities, and prospective employers. For more information about the Registry of Undergraduate Researchers, feel free to visit: http://www.cur.org/ugreg/
For more information about CUR, visit the web site at www.cur.org or contact the Office of Research.