CURB Overview

The Chemistry Undergraduate Research Board, CURB, is a student board dedicated to improving, cultivating and expanding research opportunities for Undergraduates in the Department of Chemistry.  The board works closely with the Undergraduate Research Director to identify areas of improvement and to generate solutions towards increasing student involvement in research, fostering a strong community of student researchers in our department, and promoting the achievements of undergraduate researchers.

During the 2020-21 academic year, CURB:

• hosted Undergraduate Super-Group Meetings and the Undergraduate Chemistry Research Symposium
• advocated for and implemented safe practices for undergraduate research during the pandemic
• held several office hours available to any student interested in discussing research
• hosted virtual social events to establish a community among researchers