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Student Organizations and Publications

Cornell boasts several student organizations with a focus on undergraduate research. Student-run, with faculty mentors, these organizations provide peer and faculty advice, leadership and writing experience, and annual opportunities to present research. For a complete listing of registered student organizations see the list maintained by the Student Activities Office.

• Cornell Undergraduate Research Board is dedicated to fostering, encouraging, and supporting undergraduate research at Cornell. Each year, CURB sponsors a Fall Open House for students looking to get started in undergraduate research and a Spring Forum with a convocation and poster sessions showcasing student research. Check out the student-written guide to undergraduate research at Cornell: "Research 101." See coverage of the 20th Annual Undergraduate Research Forum.
• Cornell Undergraduate Society for Neuroscience (CUSN). Established in 2006, CUSN aims to promote interest in Neuroscience reserach among the Cornell Community. CUSN publishes undergraduate research in their journal, Cornell Synapse. It also reviews of the latest Neuroscience research and proposals of exciting research ideas. See a recent issue of the journal at: http://www.cusn.org/journal/Cornell_Synapse_2007.pdf
• Human Ecology Research Association, provides programs and publications focused toward providing student researchers an outlet to share their research with the Cornell community and helping undergraduates find research positions within the Human Ecology disciplines.
• The Research Paper, a magazine written by undergraduates featuring research stories from across the Cornell campus. The Fall 2007 edition is a rich resource of information and UR stories.
• The Triple Helix, a journal written by undergraduates that promotes the understanding of the impact of science and technology on society and their interaction with the law.

If you would like to list your undergraduate research-related organization here, please send email to Lesley Yorke.