Every other April when the NC General Assembly is in session, 60-100 students from 16 campuses of the University of North Carolina system travel to Raleigh to demonstrate and discuss their research experiences with North Carolina legislators. The next "Research in the Capital" symposium will take place in 2013.

UNC-Chapel Hill participants for the 5th "Research in the Capital" symposium:

• Eva Archer (Chemistry) Structure of the RNA Genome of the Satellite Tobacco Mosaic Virus
• Glenn McLaurin (Public Policy) Does economic distress affect a county or municipalitys economic development incentive granting practices?
• Kavya Sekar (Anthropology) Biocultural Influences on Infant Feeding Among African American Mothers
• Samantha Surles (Public Policy) Evaluating Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Allocation Schemes

The first such multi-campus symposium (in 2001) involved four UNC system schools, and was organized by the Office for Undergraduate Research at UNC-Chapel Hill. Since that time, the symposium has been organized by the UNC Undergraduate Research Consortium with support from the UNC General Administration. The goals of the symposium are to highlight the important role of original student research, scholarship and creative performance in undergraduate education, and the ensuing benefits to the state.

FAQ

For symposium details of the 2011 symposium including selection criteria and application instructions, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.

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