Check out what the Freshman Research Scholars are doing this year:
Note: Projects are sorted by the college of each student’s declared major–not the field of their research; FRS are permitted to and often do work with faculty outside their major.
Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 | 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. | 035 Murray Hall
The Graduate College, the Henry Bellmon Office of Scholar Development and Recognition, and the Office of the Vice-President of Research and Technology Transfer are hosting a seminar on making effective research presentations, which will prepare you to present your research at the Freshman Research Scholars Colloquium.
I encourage you to read the Guide to Effective Presentations prior to the seminar.
This is a mandatory event for all FRS scholarship recipients. In the event of a verifiable scheduling conflict, students must arrange a meeting with FRS Director, Tim O’Neil (334 Student Union, 405-744-7313, tim.oneil@okstate.edu) to maintain eligibility for the program scholarship. You should not skip class to attend this meeting.
More info. here: http://gradcollege.okstate.edu/events/ressymp/researchseminar.htm.
I hope you had a restful break and are excited about your courses this semester. As you settle into your new schedule, don’t forget to meet with your Freshman Research Scholars mentor in the first couple of weeks. Though the semester may look endless as you scan your syllabi, time can easily get away from you. Work with your mentor to arrange time to work on your project.
I’ll soon send out another Doodle Poll to schedule the Research Presentation Seminar, which will be the only mandatory FRS meeting this semester; I’m planning on a date near the middle of the semester to allow you enough time to prepare your presentations for the FRS Colloquium on Friday, April 12—mark your calendar and invite your mentor!
If you are an Honors student, you may receive credit for your FRS project. Taking advantage of the Special Experience Option (3-3-8), active Honors College students participating in the Freshman Research Scholars program may use their research experience as one of the four distribution areas for the General Honors Award, if they meet the conditions outlined in the FRS Special Experience Option Guidelines. If you want to pursue this option, you’ll need to submit the Special Experience Option form by Friday, January 25, 2013.
While you may feel a bit isolated without an orientation course or a more regular series of meetings, I am available to meet with you should you have questions, concerns or crises.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Willard Hall Living Room
All current Freshman Research Scholars will meet to learn about The Henry Bellmon Office of Scholar Development and Recognition at OSU. Former scholars will share their experiences with the office and discuss how to successfully apply for institutional research scholarships, such as the Wentz and Niblack, among other prestigious national and international scholarships.
This is a mandatory event for all FRS scholarship recipients. In the event of a verifiable scheduling conflict, students must arrange a meeting with FRS Director, Tim O’Neil (334 Student Union, 405-744-7313, tim.oneil@okstate.edu) to maintain eligibility for the program scholarship. FRS should not skip class to attend this meeting.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Willard Hall Living Room
All current Freshman Research Scholars will meet to learn about The Henry Bellmon Office of Scholar Development and Recognition at OSU. Former scholars will share their experiences with the office and discuss how to successfully apply for institutional research scholarships, such as the Wentz and Niblack, among other prestigious national and international scholarships.
This is a mandatory event for all FRS scholarship recipients. In the event of a verifiable scheduling conflict, students must arrange a meeting with FRS Director, Tim O’Neil (334 Student Union, 405-744-7313, tim.oneil@okstate.edu) to maintain eligibility for the program scholarship. FRS should not skip class to attend this meeting.
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Case Study #1 (Room 408) Student Union
Dr. Shelia Kennison, Associate Professor in Psychology and Institutional Review Board (IRB) Chair, will lead a short seminar on ethics in research.
This is a mandatory event for all FRS scholarship recipients. In the event of a verifiable scheduling conflict, students must arrange a meeting with FRS Director, Tim O’Neil (334 Student Union, 405-744-7313, tim.oneil@okstate.edu) to maintain eligibility for the program scholarship. You should not skip class to attend this meeting.
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Case Study #1 (Room 408) Student Union
Dr. Shelia Kennison, Associate Professor in Psychology and Institutional Review Board (IRB) Chair, will lead a short seminar on ethics in research.
This is a mandatory event for all FRS scholarship recipients. In the event of a verifiable scheduling conflict, students must arrange a meeting with FRS Director, Tim O’Neil (334 Student Union, 405-744-7313, tim.oneil@okstate.edu) to maintain eligibility for the program scholarship. You should not skip class to attend this meeting.
In an effort to find the best possible meeting time for the upcoming Freshman Research Scholars Ethics Seminar on Tuesday, Oct. 2, I created an online “Doodle Poll” to determine when everyone is available to meet. Please follow the link below and add your availability to the poll:
http://www.doodle.com/wmav79vttpzy4ct5
Please select ALL AVAILABLE TIME SLOTS—NOT JUST YOUR PREFERRED TIMES—and only indicate unavailability due to class/labs or official OSU events that require your participation. DO NOT rule out times based on club meetings or other similar activities.
If you have a question about what qualifies as a genuine scheduling conflict, email me.
All current Freshman Research Scholars will gather to socialize and learn about important program requirements and guidelines. Former FRS will share their experiences with undergraduate research and offer strategies for successfully conducting projects. College groups will break out to meet with their college coordinators.
This is a mandatory event for all FRS scholarship recipients. In the event of a verifiable scheduling conflict, students must arrange a meeting with FRS Director, Tim O’Neil (334 Student Union, 405-744-7313, tim.oneil@okstate.edu) to maintain eligibility for the program scholarship. You should not skip class to attend this meeting.
RSVP here: http://okstateu.com/freshmanresearchscholars/events/2012/08/frs-introductory-meeting/
Congratulations on your selection to the Freshman Research Scholars program (FRS) and welcome to your first chance to engage in research at Oklahoma State University! I hope this early introduction to university research will both challenge and inspire. Throughout the year you will have the unique opportunity to meet like-minded scholars and learn from the most innovative researchers on campus. Your experience and some requirements may vary by college, but the common requirements are outlined here.
During the fall semester you will be asked to find a faculty member to serve as your mentor, who will guide you through the development and implementation of a research project in the spring. Near the end of the fall semester you are required to submit a Progress Report in which you will be asked to provide an overview of your fall experience and briefly summarize your plans for the spring. Your mentor will need to confirm the arrangement by submitting a Mentor Agreement. The deadline for both forms is Friday, November 30.
Near the end of the spring semester you will be required to present the results of your research at the FRS Colloquium on Friday, April 12. All FRS must also submit a Program Evaluation at the end of the semester. Throughout the year, you will attend a few mandatory meetings to introduce you to various aspects of the research process. All of the program requirements, guidelines and forms are available on the Forms and Guidelines section of the FRS Blog.
The first mandatory meeting you’ll attend is the Introductory Meeting on Tuesday, August 21 from 4 to 5 p.m. in Case Study #3 (Room 416) of the Student Union. A schedule of meetings and deadlines is available on the FRS Blog–dates and times subject to change. If you cannot attend a mandatory event/meeting due to a verifiable scheduling conflict, you must arrange a meeting with FRS Director Tim O’Neil (me). Note: Events will be added to the calendar as details are set.
I will deliver regular communication to your official OSU email account, so please check your box frequently or have your mail forwarded to an account that you do. I also will post additional information and brief reminders on the FRS Blog, our Facebook page, and Twitter stream. In addition to “liking” our Facebook page and following the Twitter stream, you may also receive FRS Blog updates delivered to your email inbox by subscribing to the RSS feed.
At some point in the research process, your faculty mentor may ask you to complete a short online tutorial in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) or submit your research plan to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for research compliance. If you have any questions about either RCR or IRB, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
As a FRS you will have the distinct advantage of an early introduction to university research. OSU has many opportunities available for undergraduates to engage in research beyond FRS, such as the Wentz ($4,500 grants) and Niblack ($8,000 scholarships) programs, so I hope you consider this your first step in a long journey of discovery.
Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the resources on this blog, learn from former FRS students and be inspired by selections from Ralph W. Emerson’s “The American Scholar.” You may also browse and apply for current research openings on the OSU Undergraduate Research Network (UGRnet).
Again, congratulations and welcome. I hope your experience in FRS will inspire you to continue your development as an innovative scholar. If you have any questions please contact me or your college coordinator.
Stay curious.
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Tim O’Neil
Henry Bellmon Office of
Scholar Development and Recognition
Oklahoma State University
334 Student Union, Stillwater, OK 74078
(p) 405.744.7313
(f) 405.744.6802
(e) tim.oneil@okstate.edu