Faculty mentors needed for freshman research program

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Faculty mentors needed for freshman research program

Students gain hands on learning through undergraduate research.
Students gain hands-on learning through undergraduate research.

The Office of Undergraduate Research is seeking faculty mentors for a new undergraduate research opportunity in the 2019-2020 academic year.

First Year Research Experience allows students to use their Federal Work Study funds in a research or creative activities position. Faculty mentors will be matched with a freshman, who will spend five hours each week on a creative project related to the mentor’s field over the course of the year.

Applications for a mentor position are due May 1. Applications and additional information can be found on the UCARE website.

Several informational sessions about FYRE mentoring positions are open to faculty. Registration in advance is encouraged. Dates include:

For more information, contact Justina Clark at 472-6023 or jclark17@unl.edu.

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