Purpose:
The CAST Outstanding Undergraduate Student Research Award recognizes significant research projects conducted by CAST students and annually identifies one student or a group of students who have participated in a project of significance.
Three (3) copies of the complete research work must be submitted along with a letter of transmittal from the major advisor. The letter from the advisor must address the following issues:
Please note: only one letter of recommendation should be submitted.
Eligibility:
Current or former CAST students are eligible.
Number of Entries:
The use of department guidelines in determining the entry from each respective department is encouraged. While a given department may submit more than one entry, selectivity on part of departments is urged.
CAST Review:
Entries will be reviewed by the CAST Research Council (CRC). The research will be evaluated using the following criteria:
The review will be completed and announced on or before _____________. All entries will be ranked. The highest ranking research will receive the CAST Outstanding Undergraduate Student Research Award. The CRC may chose not to make the award in a given year.
Awards:
The author(s) of the research project that is chosen for the CAST Outstanding Undergraduate Student Researcher Award will receive up to $100 award, a plaque acknowledging the award and his/her name will be inscribed on a permanent plaque in the Office of the Dean. Presentation of these plaques will likely occur at the CAST Spring Faculty Meeting. The faculty advisor for the winning project will receive a $150 monetary award supplemental to be used for scholarly activity (e.g., travel, books, research materials, equipment). The student and advisor will also be recognized in newsCAST.
