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optional undergraduate research student contract

This sample contract was authored by the Undergraduate Research Mentor's Discussion Group, a team of active researchers at Morehead State University, in the interest of providing a document to faculty that could help define the expectations and responsibilities of both student researchers (Undergraduate Research Fellowship holders or ad hoc researchers) and faculty mentors involved in student research projects. Its use is not mandatory and its language can be modified to fit individual student researcher experiences.

For more information, contact Dr. Michael Henson at 606-783-2010 or via email at m.henson@moreheadstate.edu.

Undergraduate Research Student Contract

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

901 Ginger Hall

Morehead, KY 40351

Phone: 606-783-2010

Fax: 606-783-2130

E-mail: b.dehart@moreheadstate.edu or re.alfrey@moreheadstate.edu

Undergraduate Research News

The 8th Annual Celebration of Student Scholarship was held in the Adron Doran University Center on Wednesday, April 24 and spotlighted Morehead State University as a premier destination for all who desire the world-class education catalyzed by the dedicated mentorship of world-class faculty. President Wayne Andrews has said the celebration "is a time when we can all pause to reflect on the outstanding efforts of the community of scholars that empowers our diverse population of students to reach their educational goals." The 2013 Celebration featured 196 presentations that demonstrated the research and creative endeavors of 285 students and their 132 faculty mentors. This year, awards were given for student presentations of special merit. Click here for the photo gallery.

Nineteen MSU students participated in the 2013 Posters-at-the-Capitol Thursday, Feb. 21, presenting a variety of research projects produced in collaboration with MSU faculty. Click here for the official press release; click here to view the photo gallery.

Congratulations to MSU Psychology grad student Katy Hauris! She took first place for her Psychology paper presentation at the Kentucky Academy of Science: Sex differences in complex learning after repeated METHtreatment in adolescence.Co-authors were Jessica Pita and Faculty Mentor Dr. Ilsun White.

Congratulations to MSU Psychology senior Gianni Maione! He took first place at the Kentucky Academy of Science for his undergraduate poster: Morphine administration during adolescence leads to learning deficits in adulthood. Co-authors were Rachael Whitley and Dr. Ilsun White.