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Wed, 06/09/2021 LAWRENCE — This summer, 12 University of Kansas students will receive Undergraduate Research Awards (UGRAs). UGRA recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship as they work on mentored research and creative projects. “I am continually impressed by the quality of research and creative projects proposed by undergraduate students at KU,” said Alison Olcott, director of the Center for Undergraduate Research and associate professor of geology.  “These students have worked closely with their mentors to devise projects that stand to make important contributions to their areas ...

Mon, 03/15/2021 LAWRENCE — Four University of Kansas students who have been actively involved in undergraduate research during their university careers are competing for Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships, regarded as the premier undergraduate award to encourage excellence in science, engineering and mathematics. The students’ applications are coordinated by the Office of Fellowships in Undergraduate Studies.  KU’s nominees: Emma Cosner, a junior majoring in chemistry and minoring in physics  Mary Sevart, a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering  Jonah Stiel, a junior majoring in ch...

Tue, 01/26/2021 LAWRENCE — This spring, 41 KU students will receive an Undergraduate Research Award. UGRA recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship as they work on mentored research and creative projects.   Students apply for UGRAs by writing a four-page research proposal under the guidance of a mentor. Faculty reviewers evaluate the applications based on the merit of the applicant's proposal and a recommendation from the mentor.   “Undergraduate research allows students to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world problems, and experiential learning opportunities like ...