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The
University Libraries and Honors Program invite applications
for the Elizabeth Williams Cathles Award in support of
student research in natural histories, philosophies, and
national or international cultures. The award recipient is
expected to present a paper at the end of the year as part
of the appropriate Graduate or Undergraduate Research
Colloquium.
Elizabeth
(Betsy) Williams Cathles had a lifelong love of natural
history and human cultures, a unique sense of the importance
of travel, and a great appreciation for the adventure of
learning, discussion, and travel. To honor her, Betsy’s
family and friends have endowed a student research project
with the possibility of delving into the University of
Hartford’s library resources as well as collections of
histories, philosophies and cultures
in other research institutions. It is hoped that
this exposure will awaken student curiosity and encourage
exploration,
The research
project should encourage students to explore and develop
their own ideas, under the direction of a faculty advisor.
The project is intended to inform and enlighten the student
to an appreciation of the value of studying natural history,
other cultures, and societal experiences. The research
project will be considered a particular success if the
recipient (s) is inspired to pursue subsequent studies in
related areas and to travel to learn more about what they
have researched.
The
Research Award Eligibility:
Undergraduate and graduate students at the University of
Hartford are eligible for the Cathles Award. Candidates
may be selected through their participation in one of
the following areas or be guided to participate in any of
the following as part of their research:
- All
University Curriculum: in particular courses within
Living in a Cultural Context
-
Sociology, particularly the study of Native American,
African, or Caribbean cultures or the Sociology of the
City
- The
Center for Social Research: societal needs and
involvement in the Hartford community.
-
Environmental Intersection of Cultures
-
University Archives: local and University history
- Study
of Pacific Island, Asia, Southeast Asia, and other lands
would also be considered.
Student
Qualification and the Application Process:
Normally a
student must have at least a 3.25 average to apply
for the Cathles Award, but applications by students with a
substantially lower GPA will be entertained if the student's
interest and commitment are clearly exceptional and there
are reasons to believe that the project could have a
transformational impact on the student.
Students (1)
should be nominated by a faculty sponsor, and (2) submit a
one-to two-page description of the proposed research and the
resources that will be consulted in the course of pursuing
it (e.g., books, archives, manuscripts, sites). The normal
expectation is that Cathles funds will support independent
study during the academic year, although summer research
under formal faculty supervision will also be eligible. Nor
for credit projects may also be submitted.
The maximum
grant for any individual student project will be $2,000,
no more than $1,000 per semester. Funds may be used
for materials required for research and travel to archives
and research institutions. Funds may not be used to pay for
transportation to a study abroad location, but could be used
for travel related to research within the country.
The
application deadline is April 30 for students who would
serve their internship and develop their research project in
the following academic year, with theintention
of presenting at either the Undergraduate Research and
Creativity Colloquium or the Graduate Research colloquium in
the following spring.
Inquiries
and proposals should be directed in electronic form to:
Catherine
Stevenson, Academic Dean, International and Honors
Programs
Stevenson@hartford.edu
And,
Randi Ashton-Pritting, Director, University Libraries
Pritting@hartford.edu
Selection of
successful proposals will be the responsibility of a
committee in consultation with the Dean of International
and Honors Program.
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