CNR Summer Undergrad Research Experience
About
The College of Natural Resources will offer its third annual Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (CNR-SURE) in June and July. The program is designed to enhance undergraduate research and foster community building. It helps students connect with faculty and fellow undergraduate researchers from diverse backgrounds while supporting professional development through a range of on- and off-campus activities.
Students are nominated and enrolled by faculty for the program.
Why should I enroll my students?
Students will:
- Gain diverse perspectives on research that can help guide future career paths.
- Build community over free lunches twice a week.
- Receive mentoring and advice on resumes, career development, poster presentations, graduate school applications and more.
- Network with peers from other programs.
- Prepare and present a research poster at the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium.
- Receive safety training.
- Complete Responsible Conduct of Research training and receive certification that can be added to their resume
Schedule
| Week | Date | Day/Time | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23 | Deadline to Sign Up | ||
| Week 1 | June 3 | 12–1 p.m. (with lunch) | CNR Welcome: Introductions and Career Journeys |
| Week 1 | June 5 | 12–1 p.m. (with lunch) | Introduction to Safety |
| Week 2 | June 10 | 9–10:30 a.m. (Zoom) | Responsible Conduct of Research Training – Part 1 |
| Week 2 | June 11 | 12–1 p.m. (with lunch) | Belonging and Well-Being Workshop |
| Week 3 | June 17 | 9–10:30 a.m. (Zoom) | Responsible Conduct of Research Training – Part 2 |
| Week 3 | June 18 | All day | Juneteenth Volunteer Activity (optional) |
| Week 4 | June 24 | 12–1 p.m. (with lunch) | Abstract Workshop |
| Week 4 | June 26 | 12–1 p.m. (with lunch) | Poster Workshop |
| Week 5 | June 30–July 4 | – | No events |
| Week 6 | July 8 | 12–1 p.m. (with lunch) | Graduate School: Applying and Funding |
| Week 6 | July 10 | 9–11 a.m. | Schenck Forest Field Trip |
| Week 7 | July 15 | 12–1 p.m. (with lunch) | Résumé, Cover Letter and LinkedIn Workshop |
| Week 7 | July 17 | 12–1 p.m. (with lunch) | Poster Review |
| Week 8 | July 22 | 12–1 p.m. (with lunch) | CNR Farewell Celebration |
| Week 8 | July 25 | Times TBD | OUR Summer Symposium |
Location
The program meets in two locations:
Contact
Janice Sitzes
Email: jdsitzes@ncsu.edu
Phone: 919-513-3488
Research in Action
Highlights from the 2023 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
