Author: c923e646@wichita.edu

FYRE is an applied learning program designed to connect undergraduate first-year students with authentic hands-on research experiences in a variety of STEM-related disciplines. Students selected for the FYRE program enroll in an introductory research seminar course that exposes them to research methods and are matched with research positions in WSU labs actively involved in scholarly STEM research. FYRE students will be better prepared for advanced careers in STEM fields and will develop important skills in critical thinking and problem-solving that can be applied to careers outside of research.

• The FYRE in STEM program is open to all first year undergraduate students at Wichita State. This includes transfer students in their first year as well as traditional freshmen, even those who may have enough credits to be considered a sophomore.
• Students need not be a member of the Honors College, but should have a strong interest in STEM fields.
• For the purposes of the FYRE program, we will use a broad definition of STEM that is not limited to basic sciences, engineering and math, but could also include exercise science, health professions (including CSD, public health, nursing, medical laboratory sciences, etc.), psychology and education majors focused on STEM fields.

Join the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (UReCA) Hub at its second annual Research Mixer from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 6 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom.

This year, participants will hear from both students and faculty about their current lab highlights, have networking opportunities and hear from Dr. Moriah Beck on the importance of research right now.

Join the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (UReCA) Hub at its second annual Research Mixer from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 6 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom.

This year, participants will hear from both students and faculty about their current lab highlights, have networking opportunities and hear from Dr. Moriah Beck on the importance of research right now.

Learn more about the nomination process for the Barry E. Goldwater Scholarship through this informational video from the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub.

The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (UReCA) Hub research social from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 in the Ablah Library is a chance for students, faculty and staff to connect, get to know each other and start the semester off right by playing games and light networking. Refreshments will be available.

The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (UReCA) Hub research social from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 in the Ablah Library is a chance for students, faculty and staff to connect, get to know each other and start the semester off right by playing games and light networking. Refreshments will be available.

Learn about the URCA Hub Grant at upcoming workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15 online via Microsoft Teams.

The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (UReCA) Hub team will help you fill out your application by answering any questions you may have so your application stands out. The URCA Hub Grant is $1,500 per applicant and is eligible for sophomores and up. For more information about the grant, visit the URCA Hub Grant website.

Learn about the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (UReCA) Hub, how to reach out to faculty, what research programs are at WSU and key information to know when getting involved in research at an upcoming session. The session is from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept 14 online via Microsoft Teams.

Join the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (UReCA) Hub online and bring research-related questions to upcoming office hours.

The research troubleshoot meetings are held every three weeks to help answer any undergraduate research-related questions. These meetings are from 10 to 11 a.m. on the following dates online via Microsoft Teams:

• Sept. 8
• Sept. 29
• Oct. 20
• Nov. 10
• Dec. 1

Questions like how to find a mentor, URCA Hub Grant questions, Undergraduate Day at the Capitol and more are welcome. If staff do not know the answer, they will find out and get back to you.

If you are unable to attend but still have questions, email undergraduateresearch@wichita.edu.

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship supports undergraduates interested in research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering. The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (UReCA) Hub will host another informational session at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4 via Microsoft Teams.