You are invited to join faculty, teaching staff, and students at the Mentored Undergraduate Research & Creative Endeavors Symposium.
2021 MURACE Symposium
Date: October 29, 2021
Time: Noon to 3:15 p.m.
Location: TBD
WELCOME & OVERVIEW
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
MURACE: Within the GC Journey
Visions for the Future of MURACE at GCSU & CUR Updates
Presented by Associate Provost Jordan Cofer & Dr. Dee Sams
Undergraduate Student Research (USR) Circle
Presented by Emily Wyche, Circle Chair
Conference & Funding Opportunities
Presented by MURACE Faculty Coordinator, Dr. Doreen (Dee) Sams
Posters at The Georgia State Capitol
Presented by GURC Posters Co-Chair Robin Lewis
Detailed Updates on New Journal: How Can You Get Involved?
Presented by Dr. Kelly Massey, Editor and Chief
SESSION I: INTRODUCTION TO DIVERSE SCHOLARS
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. -- Guest Speaker - Johnny Bernard Green, UGA
SESSION II: SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH POSTER PRESENTATIONS
1:35 – 2:00 p.m.
Presented by
- Schuylar E. Bankey - Mentored by Dr. Samuel Mutiti, Biology and Environmental Science;
- Maxwell Harley - Mentored by Dr. Alexandre Scarciaffolo, Economics ; and
- Savannah Webb - Mentored by Dr. Damian Francis, School of Health & Human Performance
SESSIONS III: PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS
Pick Three (Sessions Rotate Every 20 Minutes) 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
How to Navigate the IRB with Successful Outcomes
Presented by Dr. Kevin Hunt (Breakout Room 1)
How to Navigate the Summer Undergraduate Research Funding Application Process
Presented by Dr. Samuel Mutiti (Breakout Room 2)
Sharing Successes - Why share your students' successes with MURACE?
Presented by CUR Councilor, Physics Division, Dr. Hasitha Mahabaduge (Breakout Room 3)
Why Should Faculty, Students, and Staff Join CUR? & What is a CUR Councilor and How are They Selected?
Presented by CUR Councilor, Psychology Division, Tsu-Ming Chiang (Breakout Room 4)
Everything You Need to Know About GC’s Library Resources
Dr. Shaundra Walker (Breakout Room 6)
SESSIONS IV: WRAP-UP -- 3:00 – 3:15 p.m.
If you need additional information before registering, please email urace@gcsu.edu or call Dr. Doreen (Dee) Sams at 478-445-0966 and leave a message.
Register at REGISTRATION