BACKGROUND: Ovarian cancer cell research image from a current student/faculty project
BACKGROUND: Ovarian cancer cell research image from a current student/faculty project
Undergraduate research is an inquiry or investigation conducted by an undergraduate student that makes an intellectual or creative contribution to the discipline. Funding is available for students to engage in research and travel to conferences to present their research. Wartburg College Undergraduate Research (WCUR) provides resources for faculty working with students as well as conference listings and publications that accept student submissions.
Why participate in undergraduate research?
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The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)
CUR conducts numerous events each year for faculty and administrators and a conference every other year in June. In addition CUR sponsors Posters on the Hill, an opportunity for students to present poster sessions to the U.S. Congress and the Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship Program.
NationalConferences on Undergraduate Research (NCUR®)
The main focus of NCUR is to provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to present at a national conference (see above). This organization encourages undergraduate research in all disciplines.
The Effect of the Sistrurus catenatus catenatus on the Biodiversity of an Ecosystem
Comparing Children’s Relationships in South Korea and the U.S.
Effect of H. erinaceus supplementation on recovery from mTBI in Mice
Cross-Cultural Comparisons of Underlying Factors in Mental Health and Treatment-Seeking Attitudes
The Effects of Voluntary Exercise on Memory and Anxiety in Young Adult Female C57BL/6 Mice
Expanded YopO Binding Range for RhoGTPases
Neuroprotective Effects of Creatine Supplementation in mTBI Induced Mice
The Relationship between Childhood Stress, Personal Wellness, and Current Perceived Stress in Young Adults
The Effect of Bacteriophages on Biofilm Formation, Adhesion, and Metabolic Activity
The Influence of MMP-9 and EGF on Ovarian Cancer Cell Adhesion
The Influence of Attractiveness, Disability, and Gender on Helping Behavior
Effects of Environmental Enrichment on Spatial Memory in Mice Models
The Role of Parenting in Sports Performance
Cops in the News: Portrayal of Law Enforcement in the News Media
The Role of Gender in Civic Engagement among Students Attending Private Colleges
Music Therapy in Adolescent Mental Health
Ethanol’s Effects on Amyloid-β Plaque Formation in Drosophila melanogaster
Biophilia Effects in Secondary Science Classrooms on Retention, Academic Achievement, and Student Motivation
Bremer County COVID-19 Analysis using Vensim and R
RhoA and RhoC Differentially Regulate uPA Activity
The effects of landscape fragmentation on small mammal populations in Waverly, Iowa
Availability of Cell Phones and Social Interaction During Face-to-Face Interaction among College Students
The Mathematics of Voting and Ranked Choice Voting for Georgia
Analyzing PANC-1 Cancer Cells when Exposed to Water-Soluble Cannabinoid
Tracking Drosophila melanogaster with EasyFlyTracker and Toxicity to Cannabidiol (CBD): A Complete Setup for Future Sleep Study
The Effect of Role Models on Interest in STEM
Diosmetin Induces Reactive Oxygen Species Accumulation in PANC-1 Cells
Diosmetin Inhibits the Proliferation of Human Pancreatic Cancer Cells
A Comparison of Songwriting and Music Analysis Interventions in Evoking Change in Mood State in a Single Session with Military Veterans
The Effect of FDI Dependence on Environmental Consumption: A Test of Ecological Unequal Exchange Theory
Each April, Wartburg College celebrates student success in research, internships, and creative activities during RICE Day.
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