UCARE info sessions for students begin Oct. 4

Student information session regarding the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience program are being offered starting Oct. 4.

The UCARE program allows students to work one-on-one with a faculty mentor to gain research experience and related skills. The program can enhance applications to graduate school and better prepare students for a career.

Participants receive an annual stipend of $2,400. UCARE is open to students in all majors and disciplines.

Upcoming application info sessions introduce students to the UCARE program and provide guidance on finding a project, approaching a prospective mentor, and writing an application proposal. The sessions are for funding in summer 2020 and the 2020-21 academic year.

All sessions cover the same content. Click a date below to register for a session or, for more details, make an appointment via MyPLAN with Justina Clark, director of undergraduate research.

UCARE information sessions are:

• 4 to 5 p.m., Oct. 4, Nebraska Union, Chimney Rock Room

• Noon to 1 p.m., Oct. 22, Gaughan Multicultural Center, Ubuntu Room (202)

• 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Oct. 22, Gaughan Multicultural Center, Ubuntu Room (202)

• 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Nov. 11, Nebraska Union, Chimney Rock Room

• 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., Dec. 2, Nebraska Union, Heritage Room