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Looking to become more independent in your research? Interested in learning more about your major and future career? The Undergraduate Special Opportunities in Artistry and Research (USOAR) program funds student-generated research projects, whether the study is conducted on campus, somewhere else in the United States or internationally. USOAR is open to students from all colleges,...

What is USOAR? USOAR is a program that grants up to $2,500 for student-generated research projects, whether the study is conducted on campus, somewhere in the United States or internationally. Whether students receive awards in the fall or spring, all projects must be completed by Dec. 31, 2015. How does it work? Share your idea...

More than 300 NIU students are making last-minute preparations before showcasing their ingenuity and artistry during the fifth annual Undergraduate Research and Artistry Day (URAD). The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, in the Duke Ellington Ballroom of the Holmes Student Center. Open to the public, URAD will...

Undergraduate Special Opportunities in Artistry and Research (USOAR) is now accepting proposals from current undergraduates interested in conducting an independent artistry or research project in 2014-2015. Share your idea for a research or artistry project with a faculty member. Once the faculty member has approved your idea, complete a proposal and submit it to ugresearch@niu.edu. Be sure to include...

When senior biological sciences major Sarah Stuebing wanted to conduct an independent research project following her sophomore year at Northern Illinois University, she found a program that would allow her to work at the only primate rehabilitation program in Argentina. But Argentina is a long way from her hometown of DeKalb, and the cost of...

Undergraduate Special Opportunities in Artistry and Research (USOAR) is now accepting proposals from current undergraduates interested in conducting an independent artistry or research project in 2014. Share your idea for a research or artistry project with a faculty member. Once the faculty member has approved your idea, complete a proposal and submit it to ugresearch@niu.edu. Be sure to include...

Students gathered Tuesday to showcase research projects that could someday lead to cleaner fuels, cures for cancer and perhaps even popularize an ancient South American musical instrument for modern audiences. All were part of Northern Illinois University’s fourth annual Undergraduate Research & Artistry Day in the Duke Ellington Ballroom. The event featured the work of...

The NIU School of Music will host its fourth annual World Music Festival, Musical Encounters, from Tuesday, April 9, through Sunday, April 14. As usual, this week-long event will consist of concerts and lectures featuring various world music styles and cultural dialogues in music. Essam Rafea, an artist-in-residence, renowned Middle Eastern oudist, composer and music...

As a reminder, Friday, March 8 is the last day for student’s to register for the fourth annual Undergraduate Research and Artistry Day. This year’s event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, in the Holmes Student Center Duke Ellington Ballroom. Any undergraduate student currently enrolled at NIU who has...

Registration for the fourth annual Undergraduate Research and Artistry Day is now open. This year’s event will take place Tuesday, April 23, as part of NIU’s two-week long celebration of excellence on campus. Any undergraduate student currently enrolled at NIU who has participated in a faculty-mentored creative or research project is encouraged to showcase his or her...

Undergraduate Special Opportunities in Artistry and Research (USOAR) is now accepting proposals from current undergraduates who are interested in performing an independent artistry or research project in 2013. Share your idea for a research or artistry project with a faculty member. Once the faculty member has approved your idea, complete a proposal and submit it to ugresearch@niu.edu. Please...

Undergraduate Special Opportunities in Artistry and Research (USOAR) has extended the deadline to submit proposals to Friday, Oct. 19.