FAU Recognized as Leader in Undergraduate Research
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The (CUR) has selected 红玫瑰社区 as one of three recipients of the 2017 Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishments (AURA). The national award recognizes institutions who have developed exemplary programs that provide high-quality research, scholarship and creative experiences for undergraduates.
贵础鲍鈥檚 (OURI) was commended on its 鈥淒istinction through Discovery鈥 program, which aims to improve student learning by creating a culture of undergraduate research at the University. According to CUR, 贵础鲍鈥檚 program 鈥渋s a thoughtful and intentional approach to the integration of research into the curriculum, and its practical and actionable plan of assessment of the impact of its undergraduate research programming provides a model for doctoral institutions.鈥
The program works to integrate research assignments into the classroom curriculum, expand the opportunities available to students who want to conduct research and inquiry and increase the support and recognition for FAU faculty who mentor these students.
贵础鲍鈥檚 OURI actively promotes student research throughout the year by hosting the , recognizing Undergraduate Researchers of the Year, publishing the FAU Undergraduate Research Journal, providing grants to students participating in independent research and shining a spotlight on students conducting unique research projects.
鈥淲e are honored to be recognized for our undergraduate research and inquiry efforts with this prestigious award from CUR,鈥 said , assistant dean for undergraduate research and associate scientist in the in 贵础鲍鈥檚 . 鈥淭he OURI team is truly grateful to all the faculty, staff and students who continue to make this program a success, and are committed to supporting curiosity and discovery at FAU.鈥
FAU will be recognized for this achievement during the CUR Executive Board reception on Jan. 26, 2018 in Washington, D.C. at the annual meeting of the .
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