College of Design Student News

Proposal Submission Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2009 (for research/creative activities in late Fall 2009/Spring Semester 2010)

UROP offers a stipend (up to $1,400) and/or expense allowance (up to $300) to undergraduates for research, scholarly, or creative projects undertaken in partnership with a faculty member.

For detailed information and how to apply:
http://design.umn.edu/current_students/leo/urop.html

For a list of possible CDes faculty mentors, please go to the CDes Opportunity Gallery: http://design.umn.edu/current_students/leo/CDesOpportunityGallery.htm

UROP awards are not limited to the listed projects or the listed faculty listed in the CDes Opportunity Gallery. All proposals will be carefully considered.

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Attention students! Celebrate student research by participating in the Student Scholar Showcase, an exhibition of undergraduate and graduate student research, art, and design. This event, held in TCF Bank Stadium in concert with Public Engagement Day, will attract an audience of local colleges, high schools, corporations, and non-profits, and will serve the dual purposes of showcasing student work and providing recruitment opportunities. University faculty and staff, as well as families of presenters, also will be invited to attend this event. 2008-2009 University graduates are encouraged to participate as well.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Please register by September 18th.

For more information and to register your project online: http://www.academic.umn.edu/provost/osa/expo2009.html

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Abstract submission deadline: Monday, March 16, 2009

Celebrating student creativity, performance, public engagement, research and scholarship.

Undergraduate students are invited to submit abstracts and exhibit posters at the University Symposium in Coffman Union on Wednesday, April 8, 2009. Sigma Xi and Phi Beta Kappa are sponsoring cash prizes for outstanding posters. More information and submission procedures are available at
http://www.research.umn.edu/undergraduate/2009symposium/index.html

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Next deadline: Monday, March 2, 2009 (for summer 2009 and fall 2009 projects)

UROP offers a stipend (up to $1,400) and/or expense allowance (up to $300) to undergraduates for research, scholarly, or creative projects undertaken in partnership with a faculty member.

Two information sessions are geared specifically for CDes undergraduate students. A representative from the central UROP office will meet with students to describe application procedures, discuss the steps in setting up a UROP experience, and analyze what makes a good proposal. Sample proposals and application materials will be available. College specific information will also be distributed.

Information Sessions:
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
1-2 p.m.
22 McNeal Hall

Thursday, February 12, 2009
12:15-1:00 p.m.
225 Rapson Hall

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Abstract submission deadline: Friday, March 13, 2009

Celebrating student creativity, performance, public engagement, research and scholarship.

Undergraduate students are invited to submit abstracts and exhibit posters at the University Symposium in Coffman Union on Wednesday, April 8, 2009. Sigma Xi and Phi Beta Kappa are sponsoring cash prizes for outstanding posters. More information and submission procedures are available at
http://www.research.umn.edu/undergraduate/2009symposium/index.html

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The National Conference on Undergraduate Research will take place at UW-La Crosse April 16-18, 2009. There is funding available to support 30 U of M students each year who are accepted to present a research project and findings at the conference. Please note: students who did not complete or participate in a UROP project can also present at the conference. Applications are due Monday, November 3.

For more information on the conference, applying, and available travel assistance:
www.uwlax.edu/ncur2009
Applying for NCUR 2009
Student Application for Travel Assistance

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Learn and Earn!

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) is your chance to work with a Faculty Mentor on a Creative Activity or Research project with financial support from the University of Minnesota. UROP students receive stipends of up to $1400 and expenses of up to $300.

Next UROP Proposal Deadline is Monday, October 6, 2008.

Proposal Writing Workshops are available!
Tuesday, September 16, 11:15 am - 12 pm, 186 Hubert Humphrey Center
Friday, September 19, 1:30 - 2:15 pm, 433 Johnston Hall
Wednesday, September 24, 3:15 - 4:00 pm, 22 McNeal Hall

Are you looking for a faculty member to work with? Check out the new College of Design UROP Opportunity Gallery. Note: UROP awards are not limited to the listed projects or the listed faculty. All proposals will be carefully considered.

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April is Honors Capstone month! The Capstone Project is the culmination of an honors student’s honors experience and reflects substantive understanding. Successful completion of a capstone project requires research, creative thinking, and good writing skills. This year’s honors presentations include one architecture student, one retail merchandising student, three graphic design students, and four interior design students. The presentations are open to the public.

Continue reading "Capstone Project Presentations" »

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Five College of Design undergraduates participated in the April 18, 2008 U of M Undergraduate Symposium celebrating student creativity, performance, public engagement, research and scholarship.

Student: Daniel Carlson, Architecture BDA
Project Title: To Whom Does it Concern?
Faculty sponsor: Leslie Van Duzer

Student: Fran Doherty, Architecture BDA
Project Title: Transit Oriented Development in Spain and Portugal

Student: Evan Douglas Hall, Architecture BS
Project Title: Making the Urban Fiber Visible: A Travel Fellowship Analyzing Japanese Urban Planning Techniques and Architecture
Faculty sponsor: Ann Forsyth

Student: Michael Janicki, Architecture BS
Project Title: The Menomonee River Valley Redevelopment Initiative: Milwaukee's Green Heart of New Industry & Recreation
Faculty Sponsor: Lance Neckar

Student: Dane Steinlicht, Architecture BDA
Project Title: The Ice Museum: Built to Last
Faculty Sponsor: Billy Weber

For more information about the symposium, visit: http://www.research.umn.edu/undergraduate/2008symposium/index.html

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