Student research funding opportunities
Student research opportunities abound in the College of Arts and Sciences, and we’re committed to making sure you get one if you want one. Every spring, summer and fall, the college provides $1,000 awards for undergraduate student research and creative endeavors, as well as travel funds to present at and attend conferences. Learn more on the college’s Student Research and Creative Inquiry Opportunities page.
The Johnson Cancer Research Center and Chapman Center for Rural Studies also offer research awards, as does K-State’s Office of Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research.
Mark Chapman Scholars Program
The Mark Chapman Scholars Program helps promising Arts and Sciences students fund meaningful summer projects early in their undergraduate careers and offers support for the following academic year. Five awards of $5,000 are given each year—$3,000 to fund a summer activity and $1,000 per semester in the following academic year. Applications are due March 1.
ArtSci Mentorship Program registration due January 29
The ArtSci Mentorship Program is open to all undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences. Students are paired with professionals who provide insight and guidance for career preparation and pathways and help students develop a professional network. It is facilitated on WildcatLink. Activate your account by signing in with your K-State eID. Sign up by Jan. 29 to be onboarded before the program launches Feb. 5. If you have questions, contact the program coordinator, Zac Malcolm, malcoz@ksu.edu.
Employer Pitch Nights through the Career Center
K-State’s Career Center will host Employer Pitch Nights for various career pathways. These Zoom events, from 5:30-7:00 p.m., feature 10 employers each. In the first hour, employers get five minutes each to discuss their organizations and “pitch” jobs and internships. The final 30 minutes will be for breakout sessions in which students and employers can network, address questions about companies or jobs and discuss skills and experience employers look for. Details are still developing, so stay tuned in to the Career Center.
- Health and Life Sciences – Jan. 30 and Feb. 1
- Agriculture and Natural Resources – Feb. 6 and 8
Apply to show off your research at the Kansas Capitol
Undergraduate researchers from all disciplines are encouraged to apply to present their research at Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol March 1. Click the link above to learn more about this poster symposium and apply by noon Feb. 1!
EXCITE Shadow Day ambassadors needed
K-State’s Office for the Advancement of Women in STEM (KAWSE) seeks STEM majors to serve as ambassadors for EXCITE, a program that pairs high school students, or shadows, with ambassadors majoring in the shadows’ fields of interest. Together, they attend classes, tour campus, eat lunch and talk about life as a Wildcat. A $10 meal card is provided to each.
Spring 2024 EXCITE Shadow Days will be Feb. 21, March 27, April 3 and 17. Learn more and apply at KAWSE’s Volunteer Opportunities page or contact program coordinator Stephanie Rose, stephrose@k-state.edu.
Gain teaching experience as an After-School Program volunteer
UFM Community Learning Center seeks volunteers to help with elementary student tutoring sessions in creative art and science (or STEAM), math and reading. Sessions are from 4-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, starting Jan. 29. A tutor training session is required. Contact Erin Ford at erin@tryufm.org.
Visit K-State’s One Stop Shop for help and resources
K-State’s One Stop Shop is a great resource for information on academics, paying for college, student life, health and safety, and technology. Check it out whenever you wonder about money and jobs, involvement with groups and activities, housing, dining and more!