The 9th Annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Works Day

The 8^th Annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Works Day

In this URCW Day, 74 student projects and creative works were presented at Queensborough Community College.  This involved 133 student authors under the advisement of 44 faculty mentors.

The 7^th Annual Undergraduate Research Day: Showcasing UR Across the Disciplines

This event showcased 63 faculty-led undergraduate research projects across 16 departments at Queensborough Community College. Overall 63 students mentored by 58 faculty members participated in the event and demonstrated their unwavering commitment to research in the sciences and humanities.  

The primary goal of the event was to provide a time and space where students can practice their research and presentation skills – skills that are required for most highly-paid contemporary careers in any field. The majority of presentations were done in poster format which is the preferred format for the STEM disciplines but opportunities for other presentation formats suitable for non-STEM disciplines were also provided. 

In addition to providing a platform for practicing how to present research plans and results, the conference was an opportunity for the college community to learn about research carried out by students and faculty. It also provided information on the various programs and opportunities on campus that provide funding and support for students and faculty to engage in undergraduate research.

The 6^th Annual Undergraduate Research Day: Showcasing UR Across the Disciplines

This event showcased 68 faculty-mentored undergraduate research projects across 17 departments at the college. It provided an opportunity for faculty at Queensborough to showcase the range and depth of the research projects in which they engage our students. The conference gave 100 undergraduate students mentored by 57 mentors an opportunity to present their research activities in various fields.

In addition to providing the experience of presenting research, the conference was an opportunity for the college community to learn about research carried out by other students and faculty. It also provided information on the various programs and opportunities on campus that provide funding and support for students and faculty to engage in undergraduate research. 

Although, we continued to be faced with many challenges in conducting research in a traditional setting our dedicated faculty went above and beyond to continue to mentor and engage students in research experiences. We commend our student researchers for recognizing the value of these opportunities and for their perseverance, dedication and hard work on their projects and presentations.

The college is proud of our faculty mentors and students participating in undergraduate research activities, and we are pleased to offer each of you the opportunity to participate in this excellent learning experience. 

The 5^th Annual Undergraduate Research Day: Showcasing UR Across the Disciplines

Over 200 people attended UR Day via Zoom.

Thank you for attending our 5th Annual Undergraduate Research Day — a day that we set aside each year to celebrate the achievements of our dedicated students and faculty mentors.

Engaging in undergraduate research is always a challenging endeavor, but never as much as this year. In March, we were faced with the reality of not being able to meet in person for the foreseeable future. Our minds became focused on our health and the health of our loved ones. We were forced to transition to online teaching and learning. Many of us were accustomed to research projects that involved laboratory benchwork, museum visits, and in-person meetings. How could we continue with research while facing so many other challenges and distractions?

Despite these seemingly insurmountable obstacles, our devoted faculty got to work adapting their UR projects to an on-line format. Through their efforts, students have continued to stay connected to research in several ways. These include conducting extensive literature reviews, collecting survey data, using on-line tutorials/simulations, and several other methods. Projects have utilized museum archives, case studies, field observations, and remote data analysis. This year's presentations are a testament to the success of adapting research to the remote format. In the process, we have made great strides in our technological skills. More importantly, we learned about perseverance, creativity and flexibility in our approaches to research.