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Join Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub (UReCA) from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 7 in the Digital Scholars Commons of Ablah Library to meet other researchers on campus.

This event is open to all students, their faculty mentors and faculty who are interested in mentoring an undergraduate student this upcoming fall. Guests are encouraged to network, ask questions to faculty or other students and have fun. Snacks and games will be provided.

The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum (URCAF) will be held April 25. This year, URCAF will be hosted in Woosley Hall.

Schedule:

• 8:45-9:30 a.m.: Student/judge registration in 231/232 Woolsey Hall, Mahan, McKay and Lucas Room
• 9:30-12:30 p.m.: Poster presentations in the first floor atrium of Woolsey Hall
• 12:30-2 p.m.: Boxed lunches will be provided for each presenter and judges
• 2-2:30 p.m.: URCAF awards ceremony, 231 Woolsey Hall

More Information

• URCAF requires free standing/tri-fold posters for participation. It is the student’s responsibility to bring their free-standing posters.
• Abstract submission deadline is April 18. URCAF abstracts should be submitted by the deadline posted. Keep in mind that the abstracts can describe research in progress, not necessarily research that is completed at the time of abstract submission.
• Eligibility: All undergraduate students in good academic standing are eligible to participate either individually or as a team. Undergraduate research and creative activity must be completed during the summer 2024, fall 2024 or spring 2025 semesters.
• Requirements: Students must submit an abstract (see abstract instructions). Student presentations may include material that has been or will be presented elsewhere. Students are responsible for providing and transporting any necessary equipment and/or materials needed for their presentation.
• Poster presentation: The posters will be displayed on tables, so make sure that the posters are free-standing (or tri-fold posters). Space is limited, so the posters, as displayed, must be no more than 48” wide. In-house electricity will not be available, so students should provide their own batteries if electricity is necessary for the poster presentation. Students should be stationed at his or her poster during the viewing session

For any questions, comments or concerns, contact Dr. Semih Tartaroglu at semih.tartaroglu@wichita.edu. 

The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum (URCAF) will be held April 25. This year URCAF will be hosted in Woosley Hall.

Schedule:

• 8:45-9:30 a.m.: Student/judge registration in 231/232 Woolsey Hall, Mahan, McKay and Lucas Room
• 9:30-12:30 p.m.: Poster presentations in the atrium of 231 Woolsey Hall
• 12:30-2 p.m.: Boxed lunches will be provided for each presenter and judges
• 2-2:30 p.m.: URCAF awards ceremony, 231 Woolsey Hall

More Information

• URCAF requires free standing/tri-fold posters for participation. It is the student’s responsibility to bring their free-standing posters.
• Abstract submission deadline is April 18. URCAF abstracts should be submitted by the deadline posted. Keep in mind that the abstracts can describe research in progress, not necessarily research that is completed at the time of abstract submission.
• Eligibility: All undergraduate students in good academic standing are eligible to participate either individually or as a team. Undergraduate research and creative activity must be completed during the summer 2024, fall 2024 or spring 2025 semesters.
• Requirements: Students must submit an abstract (see abstract instructions). Student presentations may include material that has been or will be presented elsewhere. Students are responsible for providing and transporting any necessary equipment and/or materials needed for their presentation.
• Poster presentation: The posters will be displayed on tables, so make sure that the posters are free-standing (or tri-fold posters). Space is limited, so the posters, as displayed, must be no more than 48” wide. In-house electricity will not be available, so students should provide their own batteries if electricity is necessary for the poster presentation. Students should be stationed at his or her poster during the viewing session

For any questions, comments or concerns, contact Dr. Semih Tartaroglu at semih.tartaroglu@wichita.edu. 

The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum (URCAF) abstract submission link is now live. Submissions are due Friday, April 18. Contact Dr. Semih Tartaroglu at semih.tartaroglu@wichita.edu if you have any questions.

Join the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub’s (UReCA) third Lunch & Learn session from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 at Ablah Library in the Collaboration Hub. Arrive by 11:45 a.m. for lunch.

The event is open to all students and faculty. Enjoy a catered lunch and gain valuable information from the three panelists: Dr. Janet Twomey, director of the Office of Faculty Advancement, Retention, and Excellence; Dr. Daniel Bergman, professor and science education program chair; and Suman Bhandary, assistant educator of graphic design.

The discussion will offer the audience information on the different evidence-based teaching models and their effectiveness.

The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub (UReCA) encourages students, faculty, staff and local businesses to check out its research opportunities webpage. UReCA has updated it with the Connect Database, outside research opportunities and a submission link for local employers needing research assistants.

Send questions, comments and concerns to undergraduateresearch@wichita.edu.

Join the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub’s (UReCA) second Lunch & Learn session from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 at 106/107 Wichita State Connect. Arrive by 11:45 a.m. for lunch.

The event is open to all students and faculty. Enjoy a catered lunch and gain valuable information from the three panelists: Jennifer Jones, municipal court chief judge; Gwynne Birzer, United States Magistrate judge; Jacqueline Kelly, 18th Judicial District Court judge.. The discussion will offer the audience information on the importance of legal research in aiding judges in making decisions from the bench.

The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub (UReCA) invites students and faculty to participate in the Connect Database. The purpose of the program is to connect undergraduate students and faculty to conduct research.

• Faculty are encouraged to submit their research opportunities.
• Undergraduate students interested in research are encouraged to submit their information.

If you have questions, contact UReCa at undergraduateresearch@wichita.edu.

Join the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub (UReCA) open house from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 in 125A Ablah Library. Learn more about its services, ongoing projects and goals to increase undergraduate research in Shocker Nation. Meet the director, Dr. Michael Birzer, and the academic program specialist, Estella Armenta. Refreshments will be provided.

Are you interested in gaining undergraduate research experience in your field? The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub is designed to match undergraduates interested in research with a faculty mentor conducting research to form an undergraduate research experience like no other.

If you are interested in this opportunity, fill out the survey. For questions, contact undergraduateresearch@wichita.edu.