The is coming to Bozeman March 26-28, 2020. The 老虎机攻略 (which hosted NCUR in 2000 and 2010) is ramping up to ensure an especially strong showing for our students and programs; this represents a unique opportunity to bring our students and their research to the national stage right here in Montana!
The Office of the Provost will provide transportation for 老虎机攻略 students attending the conference and encourages all 老虎机攻略 faculty and students to showcase outstanding undergraduate research.
Information Sessions
The Davidson Honors College, host of 老虎机攻略's Conference on Undergraduate Research, will offer information sessions for faculty and students interested in attending NCUR.
Abstract Writing Workshops
Bring your draft abstract to a workshop with experts from the Mansfield Library, the Writing and Public Speaking Center, and the Davidson Honors College for advice on writing and revising your abstract before you submit to NCUR.
Mansfield Library Student Learning Center (MLIB 283)4–5 p.m. Wednesday, November 137–8 p.m. Thursday, November 14
Abstract Guidance Webinar and Pre-Submission Abstract Review
Offered by the MSU NCUR 2020 Institutional Partnerships committee and open to all Montana students (including 老虎机攻略 students). Faculty mentors are encouraged to participate with their students in the webinar and pre-submission review process.
Abstract Guidance Webinar
Join via Webex via or by phone at (855) 797-9485
Access code: 138 863 57
5 p.m. Wednesday, October 16
Pre-Submission Abstract Review
Between now and November 22, students can submit an abstract for review prior to official NCUR abstract submission. Please submit abstracts via email to NCUR2020PreAbstractReview@gmail.com. The NCUR Institutional Partnerships committee hopes to send review responses within one week. Please include the following information in your email:
- Student presenter's full name as well as institution name and location
- Mentor's name and email address
- Type of presentation (oral, poster, performing arts, or visual arts)
- General subject of presentation (e.g. environmental science)
- Abstract title
- Abstract (no more than 300 words)
Important Deadlines
- Abstract submissions open: Monday, September 30, 2019
- Abstract submission deadline: 11:59 p.m. (MST) Friday, December 6, 2019
- Notification for acceptance of abstract: Wednesday, January 15, 2020
- Registration for NCUR opens: Wednesday, January 15, 2020
- Early registration deadline: Friday, February 21, 2020
- Late registration deadline: Friday, March 13, 2020
- Payment deadline: Monday, March 23, 2020
Resources
NCUR Registration
All students and faculty wishing to participate must create an NCUR account. NCUR accounts are free for all MUS campuses. Click here for information on how to create an account.
Free Transportation
The Provost's Office is committed to offering free transportation from 老虎机攻略 to Bozeman for NCUR participants. .
Conference Funding for Montana Tribal College and Native students
Funding to cover all conference and travel costs is available for Montana Tribal College and Native students. Students can indicate their eligibility for this opportunity on the official NCUR abstract submission.
老虎机攻略CUR
Since 2001, the 老虎机攻略 Conference on Undergraduate Research has provided a great opportunity for undergraduates of all majors to present their research and creative scholarship in a public forum. The conference is free and open to the public. All members of the 老虎机攻略 campus community are encouraged to attend and participate.
老虎机攻略 Faculty Mentoring Database
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NCUR FAQs
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The Council on Undergraduate Research has selected Montana State University to host the 2020 National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). NCUR is the premier national event for undergraduate researchers, scholars, artists, and performers to showcase their work to an audience of their peers. The conference will run from Thursday, March 26th through Saturday, March 28th and will include ten poster sessions, dozens of oral sessions, performances, gallery exhibitions, plenary speakers, graduate school fairs, workshops and social events. Information about NCUR 2020 is posted on and on .
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Participation at NCUR 2020 is a great opportunity to highlight the outstanding research 老虎机攻略 faculty members conduct with undergraduate students. NCUR is also chance for 老虎机攻略 students to participate in a national conference without having to travel far. In addition to an opportunity to present, the planned agenda includes exciting plenary speakers and other highly-worthwhile activities.
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In order to present at NCUR students must submit an abstract and have it selected. The National Council on Undergraduate Research sets the abstract selection guidelines. Abstract submission will open 9/30/2019 and close 12/6/2019. Links to abstract submission will be available on . Once selected, students must register for the conference.