Below is a list of the top winners from each participating college.
POSTER PRESENTATION WINNERS
Dillard College of Business Administration
1st Place: Anne Akpabio, “The Impact of management efficiency on mergers and acquisitions' completion,” accounting; mentor: Lin Wang
Gunn College of Health Science and Human Services
1st Place: Myia Davis, Jessica Walla, “An analysis of Compton scatter intensities under different clinical conditions," radiologic technology; mentor: Rodney Fisher
McCoy College of Science, Mathematics, and Engineering
1st Place: Sharome Burton, “Controls architecture for an autonomy-ready battery-electric passenger vehicle," computer science/engineering; mentor: Yu Guo
2nd Place: Francine Pascal, “Effect of tryptophan and its derivatives indole and serotonin on Candida albicans germination," biology; mentor: James Masuoka
3rd Place: Zaniya Medlin, “Genetic typing of E. coli from local waterfowl," biology; mentor: James Masuoka
ORAL PRESENTATION WINNERS
Fain College of Fine Arts
1st Place: Bailey Graham, Casee Harl, “Breaking the illusion: AI-generated images, photojournalism, and media credibility,” mass communication; mentor: Bradley Wilson
McCoy College of Science, Mathematics, and Engineering
1st Place: Elizabeth Horn, Danielle Egwim, Jada Rhodes, “Vortex-based vertical axis wind turbine,” engineering; mentor: Salim Azzouz
2nd Place: Abigail Matthew, “Using membrane protein chaperone to prevent and disrupt familial mutant of alpha-synuclein protein aggregation in Parkinson’s Disease," chemistry; mentor: Fu-Cheng Liang
3rd Place: Jesse Green, Theron Honore, Elias Tezaguic, “Fabrication and testing of engine dynamometer for FSAE car,” engineering; mentor: Pranaya Pokharel
Prothro Yeager College of Humanities and Social Services
1st Place: Federica Manno, Jackson Redding, “Neighborhood pollution and environmental activism: A cross-country analysis," political science; mentor: Juheon Lee
2nd Place: Andres Revis, “The Lao perspective in the bombing of Laos during the Cold War,” history and French; mentors: Mike Rattanasengchanh, Eric Lynch
The 21st Undergraduate Research & Creativity Activity Abstract Program is now live!
EURECA Proposals for Spring 24 are open.
- Application Form Link and Guidelines are in the Sidebar on the left.
- Review the Nuts & Bolts workshop slides for highlights
- contact the UGR Office with any questions
- Deadline: December 1st, 2023
IMPORTANT DEADLINES:
- June 1: EURECA Proposal Deadline for Fall--Call for Proposals Opens in April
- December 1: EURECA Proposal Deadline for Spring Call for Proposals Opens in November
WORKSHOPS
Preparing Successful Presentations- TBD. The UGR office team will guide you through creating successful oral and poster presentations. Get ready for your next conference/forum/class presentation. In case you miss it:
The Nuts & Bolts of Submitting the EURECA Proposal Workshop: The UGR team dissects the sections of the EURECA proposal form for a stellar proposal. Nuts & Bolts of Submitting the EURECA Proposal Workshop Slides
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SOMETHING EXTRA:
The dissemination of research is a goal. But at what cost? Dr. Marcy Brown-Marsden, Dean of the McCoy College of Science, Mathematics, and Engineering, has some wise guidance on distinguishing between credible and predatory journals.
Enhancing Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (EURECA) became Midwestern State University’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) in April 2013.
Midwestern State University defines undergraduate research as follows:
Undergraduate research is an inquiry or investigation conducted by one or more undergraduate students, with faculty guidance, that attempts to make an intellectual, creative, or applied contribution to one or more disciplines.
Mission Statement
To promote and facilitate undergraduate research by providing incentives and a support system for undergraduate students to engage in high-quality research endeavors and creative activities in an interdisciplinary environment.
Objectives:
- Promote interdisciplinary & cross-disciplinary research/creative activity collaborative partnerships among students and faculty, to enhance your educational experience.
- Provide access for all students to learn basic research skills.
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Provide students opportunities for improvement and implementation of visual, oral, and written communication skills through the Student Forum.
Perks:
- Be part of a unique MSU endeavor
- Receive a stipend up to $1,000 (included scholarship and funding for materials and supplies)
- Explore beyond the classroom
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Present your research/creative activity at regional & national conferences
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Limited funding available for travel to conferences
Application Process
Student Requirements and Expectations
Requirements:
- Incoming freshmen: ACT score of 25, or SAT of 1130 or, top 25% of the high school graduating class
- Overall GPA of 2.50
- Major GPA of 2.75
- Enroll in no more than 15 credit semester hours
- Enroll in Creative Inquiry: Interdisciplinary Thinking, part of the Learning Community core (MWSU2003/4000)
Expectations:
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Commit to make an intellectual, creative, or applied contribution to one or more discipline
- Enroll and successfully complete Creative Inquiry: Interdisciplinary Thinking (MWSU 2003/4000)
- Attend all planned EURECA workshops, presentations, & forums
- Attend monthly meetings as scheduled
- Present results of your project at the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum
- Write a reflective personal essay on your EURECA experience
- Participate in all assessment activities
Funding
MSU Texas Faculty Finder for Mentorship in Undergraduate Research
Need more help, please contact the UGR office at: eureca@msutexas.edu
Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum
The UGRCA Forum, held in the Fall and Spring terms, is open to MSU students and faculty who are required to present undergraduate research. Students must submit a mentor-approved abstract of their research project to the UGR office during the Call for Abstracts each semester.
Research projects could be, but are not limited to Capstone, Senior Design, Honors Programs, Senior Art Exhibit, Senior Film Documentary, Study Abroad, EURECA, UGROW, or course projects.
EURECA Scholars are required to present at the UGRCA Forum to complete their funding cycle.
Presentation categories are Oral (Podium), Poster, Creative Activity, and Emerging Research. To learn more about these categories, please attend our "Preparing Winning Presentations Workshop"
External Research & Intern Opportunities
Are you looking for a Research or Internship Opportunity outside of MSU to enhance your undergraduate research portfolio? The OSPR and UGR offices are happy to help you find and apply to outside agencies, federal agencies, and grant-funded organizations that offer funding for research opportunities.