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curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 35m

There are so many #UndergraduateResearch topics being discussed in the CUR Community this week!
1. Planning Research Celebrations
2. How to Solicit Manuscripts for UR Journals

CUR Members, please add your expertise to these topics or start a new discussion.

https://community.cur.org/home

curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 3h

Become a CUR Member Today
1. Professional Development
2. Advocacy for UR
3. Opportunities for Undergraduates
4. Recognition + Awards
5. Research Funding Support
6. Institutional Visibility
7. Resources + Publications
8. Networking
9. Career Advancement
https://cur.org/jointoday

curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 1d

Laura Guertin-
First, the CUR Geosciences Faculty Mentor Award, and now the Neil Miner Award from the National Association of Geoscience Teachers. We can't wait to see what you do next!

Penn State Brandywine Earth sciences professor earns two national awards | Penn State University

Laura Guertin, distinguished professor of Earth sciences at Penn State Brandywine, was awarded the Neil Miner Award by the National Association of Geoscience Teachers and the Geosciences Faculty Mentor Award from the Council on Undergraduate Research on Sept. 26.

www.psu.edu

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curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 1d

Looking for resources to implement and enhance the Characteristics of Excellence at your institution? Check out our new #COEUR pages, which provides #SPURjournal articles plus CUR webinars, resources, and publications for each of the 11 characteristics.
https://www.cur.org/

curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 2d

Calling all #Mentors in Psychology
Apply today for the Psychology Mid-Career Mentor Award, honoring those who have demonstrated leadership in their #Research with undergraduates.
https://www.cur.org/membership-community/divisions/psychology-division/divisions-psychology-mid-career-mentoring-award

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curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 3d

#QuoteOfTheWeek #UndergraduateResearch #UndergradResearcher

curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 3d

1 DAY LEFT TO REGISTER AT EARLY-BIRD RATES!
Become an NCUR Future Fair exhibitor and reach over 3,500 students looking to go to graduate school, find their career path, or become a published author in a scholarly journal. #NCUR2026 #UndergraduateResearch
http://www.cur.org/ncur

curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 3d

Calling all #UndergraduateResearchers in #Biology, #Psycholgy, and the #SocialSciences--
Check out these CUR student awards to help you present your research this fall. The deadline to apply is October 10. #UndergraduateResearch
https://www.cur.org/membership-community/honors-awards/division-awards/

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curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 4d

2 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER AT EARLY-BIRD RATES!
Become an NCUR Future Fair exhibitor and reach over 3,500 students looking to go to graduate school, find their career path, or become a published author in a scholarly journal. #NCUR2026 #UndergraduateResearch
http://www.cur.org/ncur

curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 5d

CUR is seeking members who are passionate about undergraduate research, bring fresh perspectives, and are eager to contribute to shaping the future of our community.

Explore the many ways to serve at https://www.cur.org/about/leadership/elections/

curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations to the following institutional teams who were accepted to be a part of the 2025-26 Scholars Transforming Through Research Program. #CURSTR

Read the full press release here: https://www.cur.org/cur-releases-2025-str-program-participants/

curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 5d

3 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER AT EARLY-BIRD RATES!
Become an NCUR Future Fair exhibitor and reach over 3,500 students looking to go to graduate school, find their career path, or become a published author in a scholarly journal. #NCUR2026 #UndergraduateResearch
http://www.cur.org/ncur

curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 5d

Check out the latest CUR eNews to stay up-to-date with CUR resources, conferences, celebrations, and important deadlines.
#UndergraduateResearch #Advocacy #SPTwenty30 #NCUR2026 #Awards #ProfessionalDevelopment #Webinars #ElectedLeadership

https://www.cur.org/cur-enews-10-06-25/

curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 6d

CUR Members,
Find out what education-related topics Congress is debating and discussing by reading "This Week in Washington" posted each Monday in the CUR Member Community.
#Advocacy #UndergraduateResearch
https://community.cur.org/resources/announcements

curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 6d

Empower the #UndergraduateResearch community with CUR. Become a member today and start your journey.
#SPTtwenty30 #BetterLivesBetterFutureThruUR
https://www.cur.org/membership-community/membership/

curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 6d

#NCUR2026 is Accepting Abstract Submissions!

Be a part of the only national #UndergraduateResearch conference. Research from all disciplines is welcome.

The deadline to submit is December 5, 2025.

https://www.cur.org/events-services/ncur/

curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 7d

5 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER AT EARLY-BIRD RATES!
Become an NCUR Future Fair exhibitor and reach over 3,500 students looking to go to graduate school, find their career path, or become a published author in a scholarly journal. #NCUR2026 #UndergraduateResearch
http://www.cur.org/ncur

curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 7d

Check out our new Featured #UndergraduateResearch Story.

This month, we highlight an honors capstone course from #BentleyUniversity, where #UndergraduateResearchers serve as consultants for a cancer care startup

https://www.cur.org/featuredur-october-2025/

curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 9d

CUR is seeking members who are passionate about undergraduate research, bring fresh perspectives, and are eager to contribute to shaping the future of our community.

Explore the many ways to serve at https://www.cur.org/about/leadership/elections/

curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 9d

Calling all #UndergraduateResearchers in #Biology, #Psycholgy, and the #SocialSciences--
Check out these CUR student awards to help you present your research this fall. The deadline to apply is October 10. #UndergraduateResearch
https://www.cur.org/membership-community/honors-awards/division-awards/

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curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 9d

7 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER AT EARLY-BIRD RATES!
Become an NCUR Future Fair exhibitor and reach over 3,500 students looking to go to graduate school, find their career path, or become a published author in a scholarly journal. #NCUR2026 #UndergraduateResearch
http://www.cur.org/ncur

curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 10d

#QuoteOfTheWeek #UndergraduateResearch #UndergradResearcher

curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 10d

Looking for best practices when working with community-based partners?
Join us on Oct 9 to hear from the Council of Independent Colleges, which funds projects that combine research and public humanities.
https://www.cur.org/event/cur-conversation-undergraduate-research-and-the-public-humanities/

curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 10d

#NCUR2026 is Now Accepting Abstract Submissions!

Be a part of the only national #UndergraduateResearch conference. Research from all disciplines is welcome.

The deadline to submit is December 5, 2025.

https://www.cur.org/events-services/ncur/

curinaction.bsky.social @curinaction.bsky.social · 10d

This new issue of #SPURjournal is filled with thought-provoking articles, including one from Stephanie Ramos and Randy Bell of Oregon State University, How Research and Mentorship Shape STEM Paths for Community Students.
https://www.cur.org/journal-issue/summer-2025/