James J. Kopp First-year Research Awards
The Awards
The James J. Kopp First-year Research Awards were established in 2011 by the Aubrey R. Watzek Library in memory of Jim, who was the director of the Library from 1999 until his death in 2010. Awards of $200 are given to two Exploration & Discovery students whose work best demonstrates excellent research techniques.
James J. Kopp
As the director of the library, Jim provided leadership during a decade of unprecedented growth and change.
Jim was a kind and humorous man with a passion for scholarly inquiry and a dedication to the library´s role in the liberal arts education. In fact, in his six years as an instructor in the Core program (2000-2007), he introduced many new college students to the liberal arts tradition, and mentored them as they embarked upon paths of intellectual inquiry.
Acknowledgements
These awards are sponsored by the library and supported by the Exploration & Discovery Program and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Recent Winners
2012
Kevin Bocek "Why Do I Have to Be Me: Adolescent Sexual Identity Formation and Adolescent Suicide" and his research summary
Emma Post "The Creation of a Coloured Identity in South Africa" and her research summary
Stanley Fonseca "Ludwig van Beethoven and John Coltrane: Making Sense of Jazz After the 60's" (Honorable Mention) and his research summary
2011
Sara Miller "Jim Crow and Cannibals: Race in Africa Screams" and her research summary
Devin Owen "A Physicalist Account of Identity Through Time and Change" and his research summary
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How to Apply
- Review this year's requirements.
- Write a one-page summary of your research process focusing on the steps you took, obstacles you overcame, and how you found and evaluated your sources. You can view winning examples under the Recent Winners category above.
- Speak to your professor if you want them to write the optional faculty letter of support.
- Finish the application online here.
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Important Dates
- Applications accepted - April 15 to May 18
- Faculty Letter of Support Deadline - May 31
- Winners Notified - TBD
- Awards Reception - TBD
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Contact
Dan Kelley, Faculty Outreach Librarian
Kate Rubick, Instruction Services Liaison -
Donate
If you are interested in contributing to the James J. Kopp First-year Research Awards, you can do so through the Library's Online Giving Form.
Please select "James J. Kopp First Year Research Awards" as the beneficiary under Donation Information. Thank you very much for your gift.
