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The Enrichment Programs are offices that provide enhancing experiences for UConn students, encouraging them to elevate their studies. The Honors Program is unique in that it requires an invitation, determined by a holistic review of every UConn candidate.

The remaining Enrichment Programs are open to all students at all campuses. Our Directors work with undergraduates to navigate competitive scholarship and fellowship competitions, offer guidance on research, and mentorship for professional degrees. There are also opportunities for students to craft their own plans of study through individualized studies or the highly selective University Scholar Program.

We encourage you to explore all that Enrichment Programs can offer, and invite you to be our partner in helping students reach their goals.

Jan 29 Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley (SUPERB)12:00am

Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley (SUPERB)

Sunday, January 29th, 2023

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Other
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Deadline: January 29, 2023 (5:00pm, PST) https://eecs.berkeley.edu/resources/undergrads/research/superb

The SUPERB Computer and Information Science and Engineering program provides undergraduates with the opportunity to work on research projects focused on using Big Data. This challenging 9-week program is open to rising juniors or seniors who have completed some upper division course work in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences. Stipend of $5,000, housing, meals, and $800 travel allowance provided. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the campus policies will dictate whether the program is in-person or remote.

To see more Summer Research Programs, visit: https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/2022/11/22/applications-open-for-2023-summer-research-programs/

Contact Information: Jodi Eskin, jodi.eskin@uconn.edu
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Jan 30 SURF Award Program Deadline -- Office Hours by Appointment12:00am

SURF Award Program Deadline -- Office Hours by Appointment

Monday, January 30th, 2023

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Other
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The Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) Award program provides thousands of dollars in support of undergraduate students' summer research or creative projects. SURF is open to undergraduate students in all majors at all campuses who plan to graduate no earlier than December 2023. Students can apply for funding of up to $4,500.

Do you have questions about the SURF program or the application? Would you like someone to review your project proposal, budget, and/or timeline? Schedule a SURF appointment via Nexus: https://nexus.uconn.edu/secure_per/search_by_service2b.php?dser=200&stser=&type=SURF%20Office%20Hours&page=service

If you are seeking feedback on draft materials, please email the materials to the appropriate staff person at least 24 hours before your scheduled appointment.

SURF applications are due January 30, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
Additional information on the SURF Award program can be found at https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/surf/

Contact Information: Office of Undergraduate Research, our@uconn.edu
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Jan 30 The January Political Theory Workshop12:15pm

The January Political Theory Workshop

Monday, January 30th, 2023

12:15 PM - 01:30 PM

Storrs Campus
Oak 438 & Zoom

"Theorizing Racial Caste with W.E.B. Du Bois," Hari Ramesh, Government, Wesleyan University with commentary by Altan Atamer, Political Science, UCONN

This Political Theory Workshop features a scholar from Wesleyan University who is revisiting the work of W.E.B. DuBois to understand the relationship between caste and race, e.g. using research forged in India to explore processes of racialization in the U.S. The paper that is being workshopped will be circulated in advance, giving students an opportunity to read and engage with scholarship-in-process and much of Du Bois's writing explored how to forge genuinely global citizenship across race and colonial lines.

To join the event online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85436713662?pwd=Z005cmJZOWZsclMwODNrSWRjYkQxdz09

Meeting ID: 854 3671 3662 Passcode: 365380

Please write to Jane.gordon@uconn.edu by 1/28 in order to RSVP and receive the pre-circulated paper.

This is an Honors Event. Categories: Academic & Interdisciplinary Engagement OR Multiculturalism & Global Citizenship.

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Contact Information: Jane Gordon, jane.gordon@uconn.edu
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Jan 30 Pre-Medical & Pre-Dental Group Advising Session12:30pm

Pre-Medical & Pre-Dental Group Advising Session

Monday, January 30th, 2023

12:30 PM - 02:00 PM

Other, Other
https://uconnvtc.webex.com/meet/preadvis

Group advising sessions are intended to serve as an orientation to the Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental Advising Office for incoming first-year students or any student new to a pre-medical/dental track. All students are expected to have first attended either a live [or virtual, as of Spring 2020] group advising session or viewed a recording of a group advising session in its entirety prior to requesting a one-on-one appointment with an advisor.

Contact Information: premed_predental@uconn.edu
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Jan 30 Humanities Undergraduate Research Fellowship Information Session2:30pm

Humanities Undergraduate Research Fellowship Information Session

Monday, January 30th, 2023

02:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Storrs Campus
Humanities Institute Conference Room, HBL 4-209

An information session for all undergraduates interested in applying to the CLAS and UCHI Humanities Research Fellowship.

Details about the fellowship here: https://humanities.uconn.edu/2022/12/05/call-for-applications-2023-24-undergraduate-humanities-research-fellowships/

Contact Information: uchi@uconn.edu
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Jan 30 Finding Summer Research Opportunities4:00pm

Finding Summer Research Opportunities

Monday, January 30th, 2023

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Other, Other, Other, Other
Virtual - WebEx

Are you interested in a summer research experience but not sure where to start? In this session, we will discuss strategies and resources for identifying opportunities that fit your goals and interests.

Join the online workshop at https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/workshops/.

For more information about the Office of Undergraduate Research, visit our website: https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/.

If you require an accommodation to participate in this session, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at our@uconn.edu.

Contact Information: Melissa Berkey, Office of Undergraduate Research, melissa.berkey@uconn.edu
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Jan 31 Summer Research Experience Program in Cancer Science – Roswell Park Cancer Institute12:00am

Summer Research Experience Program in Cancer Science – Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Tuesday, January 31st, 2023

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Other
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Deadline: January 31, 2023; https://www.roswellpark.org/education/summer-programs/college-students

This 10-week summer research program is open to students who are college juniors or junior-equivalents (credit-wise) at the time of application and who are interested in pursuing an advanced degree towards a biomedical research career. Areas of research include, but are not limited to: cancer biophysics, tumor immunology, cancer genetics, molecular pharmacology. Selected students will be working in a Roswell Park department alongside professional researchers and graduate students. Students accepted into the NCI R25 funding source will receive a subsistence allowance of $6,000.

To see more Summer Research Programs, visit: https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/2022/11/22/applications-open-for-2023-summer-research-programs/

Contact Information: Jodi Eskin, jodi.eskin@uconn.edu
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Jan 31 Summer Public Health Scholars Program (SPHSP) – Columbia University12:00am

Summer Public Health Scholars Program (SPHSP) – Columbia University

Tuesday, January 31st, 2023

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Other
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Deadline: January 31, 2023; http://ps.columbia.edu/education/student-life/office-diversity/programs/college-and-post-baccalaureate-students/summer-publ

The Summer Public Health Scholars Program (SPHSP) is designed for undergraduate students who are interested in public health and biomedical science careers. Applicants must have completed at least two years of college (rising juniors and seniors). Students from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Selected students will receive a stipend, housing, and round trip travel. The Summer Public Health Scholars Program is scheduled to take place in person in NYC for summer 2023. Scholars accepted in the program must be fully vaccinated to participate.

To see more Summer Research Programs, visit: https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/2022/11/22/applications-open-for-2023-summer-research-programs/

Contact Information: Jodi Eskin, jodi.eskin@uconn.edu
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