Each year, about 2,200 undergraduate students competitively chosen from colleges and universities nation-wide present their original research at the National Conference of Undergraduate Research (NCUR). Traditionally, Hamline’s College of Liberal Arts has been able to provide up to forty conference travel grants (covering travel expenses, accommodations, and registration) for Hamline students presenting research they have conducted for advanced classes, independent studies, honors theses, and/or collaborative research.
The Hamline student contingent, which brings together scholars from the entire spectrum of academic disciplines and programs, is one of the largest in the nation. Of the 300+ colleges and universities that send delegations, Hamline consistently places in the top 5 in terms of students sponsored, and the 92% acceptance rate places the selected students respectably above the 82-84 nation-wide rate.
Students selected to present at NCUR, together with the accompanying faculty members, foster a collaborative community committed to a challenging and nurturing intellectual enviroment. While travelling --the Hamline group usually leaves the Twin Cities early on Wednesday to return late Sunday-- students live in close quarters which provide a unique opportunity to foster interdisciplinary scholarly connections. Delegates typically attend each other's presentations to provide formative feedback on boht research content and form of delivery. Each presenter further receives an evaluation from at least one faculty member.
NCUR 24 -- 2010
NCUR 23 -- 2009
NCUR 22 -- 2008
NCUR 21 -- 2007
