Council on Undergraduate Research (U.S.)

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Name (Latin)
Council on Undergraduate Research (U.S.)
Other forms of name
C.U.R. (Council on Undergraduate Research (U.S.))
CUR (Council on Undergraduate Research (U.S.))
Coordinates
-77.033982 -77.033982 38.899659 38.899659 (gooearth )
MARC
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Other Identifiers

VIAF: 124349250
Wikidata: Q30283221
Library of congress: n 81132926
TAU10: 000551347
Sources of Information
  • Research in chemistry at private undergraduate colleges, 1981 (a.e.)t.p. (Council on Undergraduate Research) p. iv (CUR; founded 1978; incorporated 1980 as a non-profit organization with purpose of promoting the advancement of undergraduate research; has governing body of councilors from various colleges in U.S.)
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Wikipedia description:

The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) is a national organization in the United States. As of 2015, it represented more than 900 colleges and universities. It is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3), non-partisan professional association founded in 1987 that supports and promotes high-quality mentored undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative inquiry. CUR defines undergraduate research as "a mentored investigation or creative inquiry conducted by undergraduates that seeks to make a scholarly or artistic contribution to knowledge". The activities and services of CUR are wide-ranging and include educational programming, consulting services, conferences, advocacy, and publications. CUR is staffed by an executive director, Lindsay Currie, and a team of association professionals based in Maryland.

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