Background

During the spring semester, the Undergraduate Committee (UGC) selects a mathematics or statistics & data science major (who will be graduating during that academic year) for Excellence in Undergraduate Research in our department. The department's selection for Excellence in Undergraduate Research is then forwarded to the College of Science for consideration for the College of Science Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award. Candidates may be asked to submit supporting materials for consideration.

In recognition of the fact that different disciplines have different academic and research cultures, departments are free to define their own criteria for selecting their nominees.  In general, the student’s work should be a significant contribution and show originality, creativity, and a level of independence appropriate to the discipline.