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T146. Student-Involved Research Experience in Earth-System Science: An Effective Tool for Recruitment and Retention in the Geosciences (Posters)
National Association of Geoscience Teachers; GSA Geoscience Education Division; GSA Geology and Society Division; Council on Undergraduate Research
Nazrul I. Khandaker, Stanley Schleifer

This session will enable participating students to share their field-based earth-system science content knowledge by demonstrating research potential. Topics are wide open and may include global climate change, pollution, and natural hazards-related information.

Geoscience Education; Environmental Geoscience; Geoscience Information/Communication

511. Establishing and Sustaining an Undergraduate Research Program: A Professional Development Workshop for New and Future Faculty.
Sat., 30 Oct., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fee: US$50; includes continental breakfast and lunch. Limit: 30. CEU: 0.9.
Cosponsor: Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR).
Lydia Fox, University of the Pacific; Ed Hansen, Hope College.

Abstract: This workshop is for faculty and postdoctoral scientists/graduate students. Topics in the morning will focus on establishing a research program with undergraduates (integrating research practices into the classroom, effective approaches to mentoring undergraduate researchers, identifying funding sources). Topics in the afternoon will focus on sustaining an undergraduate research program (maintaining research continuity and productivity, recruiting and mentoring researchers, balancing teaching and research, funding). Based on the demographics of our participants, we may also include information on how to get a job at an academic institution (primarily undergraduate). Participants may join for either half of the workshop or for the full day.

Tuesday, April 12, 8:00am - 12:00 noon
Instructor: Dale Splinter, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, Ed Hansen, Hope College
Organizer: Laura Guertin, Penn State Brandywine, Deanna van Dijk, Calvin College
Workshop Capacity: 20
Cost/person: $10 (includes coffee and pastries)
Room: Admiral

This workshop is focused on developing a successful research program involving undergraduate participants and on inquiry-based courses and teaching practices that are effective in preparing students to pursue research. The course is designed to serve the needs of early-career faculty and others considering academic careers. The workshop facilitators are all current officers in the Council on Undergraduate Research who have extensive experience in working successfully with undergraduate students in their research enterprises.

How to Establish and Sustain an Undergraduate Research Program

Monday, March 23, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Organizer/Instructor: Laura Guertin, Penn State Brandywine, Deanna van Dijk, Calvin College
Workshop Capacity: 20
Cost/person: $10
Room: Capri Meeting Room108

This workshop is focused on developing a successful research program involving undergraduate participants and on inquiry-based courses and teaching practices that are effective in preparing students to pursue research.  The course is designed to serve the needs of early-career faculty and others considering academic careers.  The workshop facilitators are all current officers in the Council on Undergraduate Research who have extensive experience in working successfully with undergraduate students in their research enterprises.

2009, Portland - Full day workshop: Establishing and Sustaining an Undergraduate Research Program: A Professional Development Workshop for New and Future Faculty

2008, Houston - Full day workshop: Starting out in Undergraduate Research and Education: A Professional Development Workshop for Young Faculty

2007, Denver - Full day workshop: Starting out in Undergraduate Research and Education: A Professional Development Workshop for Young Faculty

2006, Philadelphia - (1) Half day workshop: CUR-Geoscience Workshop for Early Career Faculty: Landing (and Keeping) a Job at a Predominantly Undergraduate Institution; (2) Half day workshop: CUR-Geoscience Workshop: Writing Proposals to Support Undergraduate Research and Education; (3) Full day workshop: Council on Undergraduate Research Faculty Workshops: Starting Out at a PUI, and Getting Funding to Support Undergraduate Research

2005, Salt Lake City - Half day workshop: How to Establish and Sustain An Undergraduate Research Program

2004, Denver - Half day workshop: How to Establish and Sustain an Undergraduate Research Program

2003, Seattle - Full day workshop: Practical Tips for Proposal Writing

2002, Denver - Full day workshop: Proposal Writing Strategies for Faculty at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions

2001, Boston - Half day workshop: How to Get an Undergraduate Research Program Started

The presentations include:

How to get a job a at PUI - This presentation, summarizing information from Bushey et al. (2001) is useful for those looking for an academic job as well as faculty who may be involved in search committees.  The information covered includes:  things to do before the job search, how to tailor letters of application and statements of teaching/research philosophy for a PUI; the interview process; tips for final negotiations once a job offer has been made.

Involving Undergraduates in Research - Typical topics covered include:  research activities embedded within courses; student-initiated vs. faculty-initiated research projects; determining the appropriate scope for individual undergraduate projects; mentoring students in collaborative research projects, academic year vs. summer research with undergraduates.

Funding Your Research - These presentations involve identifying funding sources as well as information on specific funding sources.  The GeoCUR workshops have always included presentations by current or former NSF DUE-Geo program officers covering the appropriate funding opportunities within the NSF. In addition, there have usually been presentations on funding opportunities from the Petroleum Research Fund (PRF).  Longer workshops also include presentations on proposal writing.

Sustaining Your Research - Typical topics include: establishing research collaborations beyond the campus; navigating mid-career changes in research direction.

Break-out sessions related to each of the topics are included in each workshop to allow participants time to engage in more extended conversations with workshop facilitators and other participants.  Depending on the length of the workshop (half- vs. full-day), there may be more than one break-out session to allow participants to interact in small groups with more than one presenter during the course of the workshop.  The break-out sessions allow for faculty to reflect upon their current practices and evaluate their future goals and solicit feedback from the facilitators for implementation.