Western Kentucky University's Ogden College requests the nominations of enthusiastic Kentucky high school seniors for undergraduate research scholarships.
The Ogden Research Scholarship and Scholars Program is aimed at encouraging undergraduate student research. The intention of this program is to instill the excitement, rewards and challenges of research, and hopefully this enthusiasm for research will carry on past the scholar's undergraduate education. Scholars are introduced to undergraduate research opportunities during their first and second years. During their second, third, and fourth years, scholars are actively engaged in a research project with an Ogden College faculty member. Scholarships are $2500 per year and are renewable based on maintaining at least a 3.2 GPA and upon completing the required criteria. Those students that are not eligible for the scholarship may, however, partake in this program.
First Year
Attend biweekly meetings with Ogden Faculty for the entire year and the Annual WKU Student Research Conference in the Spring Semester (two one page reports on presentations attended at the Annual WKU Student Research Conference)
Second Year
Enroll in course 295 (Introduction to Research Methodology) for the Fall Semester.
Actively seek and become acquainted with a research advisor and begin a research project during the Spring Semester.
Third and Fourth Years
Working on a research project with an Ogden Faculty member for both semesters.
One to two page report on your research progress signed by both you and yoru research advisor is due on the last day of regular classes for both semesters.
In addition to these third and fourth year requirements, we encourage scholars to present at the Annual WKU Student Research Conference.
Research Abroad
Undergraduate researchers at WKU visit exiting places such as Kenya, England, China, France, and Greece to conduct research and present their findings at professional meetings.
Examples of current projects:
- Pollution control using thermoacoustics
- Computer controlled robots
- Anti cancer platinum drugs
- Mobile radiation detectors
- Cellulose derived composites
- Fate of arsenic from coal, ash and flue gas
- Wavelet theory for computer data file compression
- Environmental pollutant analyses
Qualifications
- ACT Composite scores in the 30s or upper 20s
- High School GPA of 3.8/4.0 or top 3% of class
- Kentucky Resident or attending a Kentucky High School
- Ogden College of Science and Engineering Major
How to apply
Nomination forms must be completed by a science teacher or a guidance counselor. You may download the nomination letter and ask either your science teacher or a guidance counselor to nominate you if you are eligible. A one page paper, described on the nomination form, from the prospective scholar is also required. All application materials are due by February 15th of your senior year.
For more information contact:
Ferhan Atici, Ph.D. Professor of Mathematics Western Kentucky University 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11080 Bowling Green, KY 42101-1080 Phone: (270) 745-6229 Fax: (270) 745-3699 E-mail:ferhan.atici@wku.edu