New student acknowledgement program call for nominations

Nominations are now open for the Rising Researcher award program. Faculty advisors and mentors who are working with exceptional undergraduates are encouraged to nominate their students for this new campus award. The deadline for spring nominations is March 15.

Rising Researcher recognizes UMass Amherst undergraduate students who excel in research, scholarship and creative activity. Eligible students will be exceptional undergraduates identified by their faculty mentor/advisor who have demonstrated leadership and impact in their chosen area of study. Impact can take the form of research results/scholarly publication; innovation/entrepreneurial activities that may lead to the development of technology or formation of a business; significant contribution to a creative work such as a book, collection of poetry, musical composition, or theater/dance production.

Selected students will be honored at a luncheon with the chancellor, and will receive a personalized award for their achievements. Rising Researchers will be prominently featured in campus communications.

Submit nominations online: www.umass.edu/researchnext/nominate-rising-researcher

 

The new program is co-supported by University Relations and Research and Engagement.

 

For more information or questions about the program, contact Karen Hayes, University Relations.