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New Opportunity! Funding is available to support two undergraduate research projects focused on any topic that addresses the differences and similarities in our current economic times and that of the Great Depression. This undergraduate research opportunity is supported by a donation from Irene Hulicka, SUNY Distinguished Professor Emerita, and coordinated by the School of Natural and Social Sciences and the Undergraduate Research Office. Each award provides a $1,500 student stipend and a $500 faculty mentor stipend. An additional $500 is available to support student travel and/or supplies. The research can take place during the academic year or the summer. Proposals from students and mentors in all academic disciplines are encouraged.

Projects might consider such things as

• photographic historical documentation of the Great Depression, Rust Belt recovery, and current economic challenges;
• documentation of stories (through works of poetry, writings, theatrical productions, paintings, and other ways) of economic hardship and responses to such things as being displaced from a job, chronic unemployment or underemployment, or creatively overcoming economic hardship;
• implementation of social programs to protect children and others;
• educational opportunities that revitalize the country.

Student application deadline: Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Faculty mentor deadline: Friday, January 27, 2012

For more information and to access the application, visit the Undergraduate Research website.