Looking to mentor and support undergraduate research projects but don’t know when and where to begin? Join Shinjini Goswami, Associate Prof. of Biology and the Assistant Dean of Natural and Health Sciences at Lees-McRae College, for a discussion on supporting your undergraduates who are excited to conduct research. Let's practice integrating some of your courses with your research and locate smaller grants that could fit your project. Come learn about the collaborative network of small and medium sized institutions from across central and southern Appalachia that aims to facilitate collaborative undergraduate research opportunities!

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Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) ADVANCE Program, Award #2304868 aims to address the significant challenge of hiring and retaining women and underrepresented minorities in STEM faculty positions, particularly at small rural institutions in the Appalachian region. As a non-profit consortium of 33 private four-year liberal arts institutions, the Appalachian College Association (ACA) serves Appalachian communities through the transformational work of its faculty, staff, and students. The National Science Foundation’s ADVANCE program is aimed at increasing the participation and advancement of women in academic science and engineering careers, thereby developing a more diverse science and engineering workforce. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF.