EVENT:  How To Get Involved in Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate Research

DATE/TIME:  Thursday, October 14, 2021        4:15pm-6pm

LOCATION:  101 Brockman Hall for Physics

There will be cookies!

If you are interested in learning more about undergraduate research opportunities in Physics and Astronomy, please come by BRK 101, have a cookie or two, and chat with PHYA faculty, with posters talking about their groups’ research projects.

This is an easy way to break the ice  and get a sense of the breadth of the science available for your  participation.

We hope to see you there!

[from Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry]

RURS Student Co-Chair Positions

The Rice Undergraduate Research Symposium (RURS), held every spring semester, is the premiere event for undergraduates across all disciplines to present their research projects and compete for recognition at Rice. Spring 2022 will be the 20th anniversary of such an event, and we are looking for student leaders who can help us envision the next evolution of showcasing undergraduate research at Rice. If you are passionate about celebrating student work, enthusiastic about planning and managing a large-scale event, and eager to advance the legacy of RURS we encourage you to apply.

Reporting to the Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (OURI) staff, the co-chairs will be responsible for:

• collaboratively designing an undergraduate research showcase and celebration,
• managing event planning tasks,
• recruiting participants, judges and volunteers,
• creating event materials,
• publicizing the event, and
• coordinating event day logistics.

Experience with event planning, database management, graphic design, and/or publicity preferred but not required. Applicants must be current Rice undergraduate students. Students from all fields are encouraged to apply.

The Co-Chairs will work approximately 10 hours per week during the fall and spring semester. Additional hours may be required in the week leading up to the event. Co-chairs must be available the entire day of the event.

Please include in your cover letter your motivation for applying for this position, whether you are a past participant of RURS (not required to apply), and the skills/experiences you have related to this position.

Questions regarding the position or the hiring process can be directed to Corin Bauman, Assistant Director- OURI, e: cb63@rice.edu, p: 713-348-4678.

The Office of Undergraduate Research & Inquiry is currently accepting applications from undergraduate students for the Peer Research Ambassador position for the 2021 – 2022 academic year. Research Ambassadors are current Rice students who have engaged in research during their undergraduate careers, and are excited to help other students get involved.

The position is posted in Handshake and students can apply through this listing: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/4625216 Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

More details can also be found in this announcementt: OURI PRA Position Announcement_ 2021-2022

Rice Undergraduate Scholars Program (RUSP)

Now accepting applications from the Class of 2022!

• Are you interested in pursuing a research career?
• Do you think a Ph.D. might be the next step for you?
• Will you be conducting a year-long research project as a senior?
• Would you like $1000 to fund your senior research project?

Program Summary: The Rice Undergraduate Scholars Program (RUSP) is a two-semester, for-credit program aimed at senior Rice students in all disciplines who are interested in pursuing a research career and planning a one-year senior research project through an honors thesis or independent study. Students attend weekly seminars on topics related to graduate school and research careers across sectors. The program is focused on developing research and presentation skills, an understanding of a research career, and how to apply to graduate school and nationally competitive fellowships. In addition, all students in the program receive funding that may be used for research materials or conference attendance.

Benefits: Students will receive one credit per semester, access to research funds, an understanding of academic life, feedback on essays for graduate applications and fellowships, and an appreciation of the broader impact of their research.

Course: Participation in RUSP requires enrollment in the accompanying one-credit courses HONS 470 and 471, offered in Fall 2021 and Spring 2022. The 2021-2022 course is on Thursdays from 5-6:15 pm in both the fall and spring semesters. Registration and attendance are required during both semesters in order to be eligible for funding. The graded course components per semester include research presentations, application essays, project proposals, and class participation.

Applications due: April 13, 2021 (deadline extended)

For more information and to apply, please visit the following site: https://ouri.rice.edu/rusp