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UR2PhD Will Re-Launch the Computing Research Engagement and Awareness Workshop Series on August 19

By Julia Sepulveda, Senior Program Associate, CRA-E The Computing Research Engagement and Awareness series is part of the UR2PhD program, an initiative that aims to increase representation in computing researach through increased training and community building. During the spring semester, the series gave students a glimpse into various computing research experiences, highlighting what computing researchers […]

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UR2PhD Is Accepting Institutional Partner Applications on A Rolling Basis

By Julia Sepulveda, Senior Program Associate, CRA-E The UR2PhD program was launched with the intent of dramatically increasing representation in computing research, as such it intends to help institutions build capacity for undergraduate research. Since launching, the UR2PhD program has partnered with nine institutions to help them scale and expand their existing research infrastructure, among […]

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New Undergraduate Researchers Encouraged to Apply for the UR2PhD Undergraduate Research Methods Course by August 23

In: August 2024, Vol 36./No. 7, Current Issue /

By Julia Sepulveda, Senior Program Associate, CRA-E The UR2PhD program intends to help expand capacity for research by offering training opportunities for new researchers. This fall, the UR2PhD program is offering the undergraduate research methods course to provide first-time researchers with an opportunity to learn, practice, and apply fundamental research skills. The undergraduate research course […]

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Fall Graduate Student Mentor Training Course Accepting Applications

In: August 2024, Vol 36./No. 7, Current Issue /

By Julia Sepulveda, Senior Program Associate, CRA-E During the fall term, the UR2PhD team will offer the graduate student mentor training course, a course that provides professional development opportunities for mentors of undergraduate researchers. The graduate student mentor training course prepares participants for understanding how to cultivate strong and effective mentoring relationships in research environments, […]

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Resources for Designing Undergraduate Research Experiences

In: June 2024, Vol. 36/No. 6 /

By Julia Sepúlveda, Program Associate, CRA-E Well-scoped projects can help you advance your research, improve your leadership capabilities and promote the development of your mentees. But designing undergraduate research projects can be difficult and time consuming – especially, if you are inexperienced. Earlier this year, the UR2PhD team led a presentation and discussion on “Designing […]

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Summer Courses Are In Session: UR2PhD Is Supporting The Next Generation of Researchers

In: June 2024, Vol. 36/No. 6 /

By Julia Sepúlveda, Program Associate, CRA-E The UR2PhD program is an initiative that aims to drastically increase the number of women and gender-marginalized folks pursuing graduate studies in computing. As part of the program, the Computing Research Association (CRA) offers two summer courses: a graduate student mentor training and an undergraduate research methods course. Together, […]

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UR2PhD Computing Research Engagement and Awareness Workshops Helped Undergraduates Learn More About Research Careers and Pathways

In: June 2024, Vol. 36/No. 6 /

By Julia Sepúlveda, Program Associate, CRA-E During the spring, Niema Moshiri (University of California, San Diego) and Christine Bassem (Wellesley College) led four workshops as part of the UR2PhD Computing Research Engagement and Awareness series. Over the course of the series, they helped students develop a deeper understanding of what computing research is, what it […]

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Extended Deadlines — Explore Undergraduate Research & Graduate Student Mentor Training Opportunities

In: May 2024, Vol. 36/No.5 /

By Julia Sepulveda, Program Associate, CRA-E The UR2PhD program, an initiative that aims to substantially increase the quality and scale of undergraduate research opportunities through mentorship and training, is offering two summer courses: a research methods and a mentor training course. The undergraduate research methods course aims to equip students with the fundamental skills they […]

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Apply to Lead Graduate School Application Workshops

In: May 2024, Vol. 36/No.5 /

By Julia Sepulveda, Program Associate, CRA-E In order to help students bridge the gap between a first research experience and graduate study, the UR2PhD program will be launching Graduate School Application Workshops for Computing Programs in the fall. These workshops will aim to support students in their final year of study as they apply to […]

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UR2PhD Funding Opportunity for Organizations Broadening Participation in Computing

In: May 2024, Vol. 36/No.5 /

By Julia Sepulveda, Program Associate, CRA-E The UR2PhD program aims to broaden participation in computing by increasing the quality and scale of undergraduate research experiences. At this time, our program activities are cultivating stronger mentoring relationships and inspiring confidence and collaboration through training. In order to strengthen the computing pipeline, we are currently accepting proposals […]

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UR2PhD Continues To Engage Undergraduates Interested in Learning More About Computing Research; You’re Invited to Our Last Spring Workshop

In: April 2024, Vol. 36/No.4 /

By Julia Sepulveda Avalos, Program Associate, CRA-E Earlier this year, the UR2PhD team launched the Computing Research Engagement and Awareness Series, a monthly virtual workshop program that helps undergraduate students learn more about computing research. Throughout the spring series, participants have acquired a better understanding of what a computing research career can look like, what […]

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