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Research Rookies gives students early start on research projects

Research Rookies gives students early start on research projects

By Ryan Ocasio | December 1, 2014

Pre-medicine student Jessica Cox (left) and other Research Rookies are recognized during the Research Rookies Reception Monday in Altgeld Hall auditorium. Cox works with biological sciences professor Karen Samonds researching bat fossils from Madagascar that are between 5 and 10 million years old.

Next Gen. plans to engage lecture halls

By Kelley Byrne | February 12, 2014

Brenda McCoy, of the University of North Texas, will help transform NIU courses with Next Generation Course Redesign.McCoy came to NIU in 2012 to share her experience and is coming back as a resource.Next Gen. was put into effect at NIU as the Course...

Research opportunities available to undergrads on campus

By Julia Layton | September 5, 2012

Ready? Set. Research! Students interested in undergraduate research don’t have to visit specific colleges on campus, said Julia Spears, director of student engagement and experiential learning. Student Engagement and Experiential Learning has centralized...

USOAR project proposals due Wednesday

By Northern Star staff | November 28, 2010

Project proposals for the Undergraduate Special Opportunities in Artistry and Research Program are due Wednesday. USOAR gives students funding in order to develop project ideas related to their area of study, and awards the winning students up to $2,500...