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to FIU’s First Undergraduate Research Journal, for Undergraduates by Undergraduates!

About Us

Florida International University’s Undergraduate Research Journal (FIUURJ) is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed academic journal, looking to publish promising undergraduate research and provide professional development opportunities for undergraduate students. FIUURJ is the collaborative effort of the McNair Scholars Program; the Center for Excellence in Writing; Liberal Studies Program; University Graduate School; The Humanities Edge; College of Arts, Sciences, and Education; English Department; Office of Research and Economic Development; Honors College; Writing and Rhetoric; FIU Libraries; Department of Biological Sciences; the Undergraduate Research Society; and MARC U*STAR.

Launched in Summer 2022, FIUURJ accepts submissions from undergraduate students in STEM, social sciences, arts, and humanities who wish to publish their research to a wide audience. This journal is run by and for undergraduate students along with faculty advisers and volunteers. Our mission is to create opportunities for undergraduates and FIU alumni to become involved with and build experience in editing, digital project creating, peer-reviewing, and peer-advising. FIUURJ has just finished its fourth volume and is actively working on its fifth volume!

The upcoming fifth volume, to be published in 2027, is our second special issue. The Volume 5 special issue theme is Environment & Environmental Resilience. Visit our “2027 Special Issue” webpage to learn m0re about what to expect in Volume 5.

FIUURJ Bulletin Board

The Volume 5 editor trainings dates are here!

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All accepted FIUURJ Volume 5 student editors are required to attend one of the two following trainings:

Tuesday, October 6th 7-8 PM OR Wednesday, October 14th 10-11 AM

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Check your emails for more information and the Zoom meeting links.

The Volume 4 Celebration is back on!!

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Join us for the Volume 4 Celebration on Tuesday, October 20th, from 1-3pm at MARC 335 (StartUp FIU) on the FIU MMC campus! RSVP.

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Food and refreshments will be provided. All are welcome and guests are encouraged.

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Physical copies of the Volume 4 special issue: Technology & Innovation will be available for a $25 donation! Student contributors receive a free copy.

Volume 5 Faculty Reviewer applications are now open!

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FIU faculty: apply by Friday, October 23rd to complete a double-blind review of a student manuscript for the Volume 5 special issue: Environment & Environmental Resilience.

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Visit our webpage “Apply to Be a Faculty Reviewer” or email us at fiuurj@fiu.edu for more information.

Student Involvement

While FIUURJ aims to provide a platform for the academic ambition of the undergraduate writer, we also take pride in the professional role undergraduates play as Student Editor and Editorial Interns. Student Editors review the proposals of Student Writers then collaborate on drafting and revising full manuscripts for publication through essential feedback and supportive consultations. Editorial Interns design digital material and maintain communication publicly and privately within the advisory, editorial, and faculty board. Each undergraduate team member contributes to the quality, progress, and overall success of the journal.

Undergraduate Research

At FIUURJ we strive to publish manuscripts from the undergraduate perspective on a yearly basis in order to provide frequent authorship opportunities for students. For many at FIU, this will be their first opportunity to publish research professionally and share it with an academic audience. This journal makes an effort to be a progressive, inclusive, and collaborative platform for Student Writers to contribute to the university writing culture directly. The faculty of FIUURJ is dedicated to supporting undergraduate students, ensuring its writers, editors, and interns have the resources necessary to succeed after graduation.

Our Sponsors

FIUURJ is possible thanks to the continued support of its sponsors: the McNair Scholars Program; the Center for Excellence in Writing; Liberal Studies Program; University Graduate School; The Humanities Edge; College of Arts, Sciences, and Education; English Department; Office of Research and Economic Development; Honors College; Writing and Rhetoric; FIU Libraries; Department of Biological Sciences; the Undergraduate Research Society; and MARC U*STAR.