GEOG Undergraduate Research Award
Every year the Department of Geographical Sciences awards the Undergraduate Research Paper Award. This award is presented at our annual Awards Luncheon and includes a monetary prize. Seniors graduating in Spring, Summer, or Fall 2025 are eligible to apply.
To apply, please submit (1) a one-page summary of a research experience you have taken part in and (2) the scholarly product of the researchby February 28th, 2025 (this is flexible. Examples include a paper, research poster, tool, visualization, etc. Reach out to us with questions if you are unsure). The following criteria will be used to assess your submission:
1. Originality and quality of the research carried out by the student.
2. Student’s knowledge of the subject matter.
3. The overall quality of the scholarly product.
Please note that co-authored submissions are allowed; the award money may be split if multiple students are included. Complete this form to submit your research!
Harper Award Application
Every year the Department of Geographical Sciences awards the Harper Award for Exceptional Writing in the Field of Geographical Sciences by an Undergraduate Student. This award is presented at our annual Awards Luncheon and includes a monetary prize. Seniors graduating in Spring, Summer, or Fall 2025 are eligible to apply.
To apply, please submit one paper that you have written for a Geography course by February 28, 2025. There is no limit on the topic, length, formatting, etc.; however, the following criteria will be used to assess your submission:
1. How well the paper presents a ‘Geographic View’ of the world (holistic, integrated).
2. How well the paper demonstrates an understanding of emphasis of the particular class the paper was written for (ground cover change, sustainability, Geographic concept of region, etc.).
3. The quality of their reference sources and how well they were used (analysis, applications, etc.).
4. How well the paper was written (grammar, syntax, word choice, etc.)