The Iowa Center for Research by Undergraduates (ICRU) solicits applications 
for the following spring research events and awards:
 
1) Research in the Capitol, March 25, 2010 in the Iowa Statehouse, Des 
Moines.  Students from the UI, ISU, and UNI share their research with state 
officials and Regents through poster presentations. This year’s theme is 
research benefiting the state of Iowa. Twenty undergraduates will be selected 
to represent the UI. Applications due February 17, 2010. Applications available 
at http://www.uiowa.edu/~icru/conf_capitol.shtml

2) The Spring Undergraduate Research Festival - Saturday, March 27, 2010, in 
the Iowa Memorial Union. All undergraduate students conducting research are 
encouraged to present their work in poster format. Registrations are due 
March 5, 2010. Information available at: 
http://www.uiowa.edu/icru/conf_surf.shtml

1) Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award, due February 24, 2010.  
These awards, sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research, 
recognize outstanding undergraduate accomplishments in scholarly 
investigation, artistic creation, or performance. 
Student applications available at http://www.uiowa.edu/~icru/excellence.shtml

2) ICRU Distinguished Mentor Award, due February 24, 2010. These awards 
recognize outstanding mentoring of undergraduate students in research and 
creative projects at the University of Iowa. 
Student nominations available at 
http://www.uiowa.edu/~icru/icrudistinguishedmentoraward.shtml

3) OVPR/ICRU Travel Grants – Due Friday, Feb 19, 2010. For travel related to 
undergraduate research and its’ presentation. 
Information available at: http://www.uiowa.edu/~icru/travel.shtml

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