What is the Student Undergraduate Research Circle?
Undergraduate students from all disciplines are invited to participate in this group. This is an informal, student-led group to discuss all aspects of undergraduate research including finding a mentor, getting funding, going to conferences, and navigating applications.
Who can join the Student Undergraduate Research Circle?
This group aims to encourage freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to consider undergraduate research & creative endeavors opportunities.
How to get involved?
The group is also looking for student leaders to help facilitate discussions and develop agendas. For more information, please contact Dr. Tsu-Ming Chiang at tm.chiang@gcsu.edu.
Inspiration for the Circle and its Grassroots Beginnings
Cameron Skinner is the co-founder of the Student Research Circle. Cameron’s Inspiration for the focus of this Circle came from Ambassador Ramu Damodaran, Deputy Director for Partnerships and Public Engagement, United Nations Department of Public Information Outreach Division, and Chief of Academic Impact Initiative. The group began with conversation with Dr. Sams, Faculty Coordinator for MURACE. A document with Cameron’s proposal was sent to Dr. Sewell, Director of CTL and to the Senior Associate Provost, Dr. Costas Spirou, and was approved by the Senior Associate Provost, Dr. Costas Spirou. Shae Latham, MURACE Intern, and Cameron Skinner began reaching out to GCSU students, the first meeting being held on September 10, 2018, Lead by Cameron Skinner in Atkinson Hall. After three successful meetings, the two leaders began planning for a "Research Roundup" that took place in early 2019. NOW, in spring 2023 the organization is growing, is under the umbrella of the GC Journeys Office with more and more new opportunities for ALL (undergraduates, faculty, and staff) to get involved to fulfill the Circle's mission.
Note: This organization is not a Registered Student Organization (RSO). It is lead by a group of students who have published and presented research or creative endeavors who are interested in helping other students do the same. The Faculty Mentor for the Student Research Circle is Dr. Tsu-Ming Chiang.