Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

The Florida Undergraduate Research Conference - (FURC) is an annual event open to all undergraduate researchers in the state of Florida. Every year the conference is held at a different university in the state. In addition to research presentations, there are also exhibitors from graduate programs and other professionalization opportunities to expand your resume.

Florida Conference of Historians - Held annually, both graduate and undergraduate students have the opportunity to present their research to and receive feedback from scholars in the field. Papers may be submitted to the peer reviewed FCH Annals: Journal of the Florida Conference of Historians for publication. For further information, contact Dr. Michael Cole at mcole@fgcu.edu.

Florida Political Science Association https://www.fpsanet.com

Students interested in political science and related field can present their research at the annual meeting of the Florida Political Science Association, held on different campuses across the state.  For further information, contact Dr. Richard Coughlin at rcoughli@fgcu.edu.

The Office of Scholarly Innovation & Student Research (SISR)

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The Washington Center Program for Internships

Since 1998, FGCU has partnered with the Washington Center Program for Internships to provide our students with the opportunity to serve as interns in Washington, DC.   With the internship program, students spend a semester or a summer term as interns with governmental, non-governmental, or private sector agencies in the Washington metropolitan area.  They also take an additional, upper-division course offered by Washington-based instructors chosen for depth of their professional experience and knowledge.  The program mentors students individually to provide them with guidance in pursuing both personal and professional objectives.  The Florida Legislature provides a generous scholarship for students in the program – enough to cover the program costs of the internship program.  Since 1998, FGCU has sent more than 90 students to the Washington Center for Internships.  In the summer of 2024, three political science students participated in the Washington Center Internship Program.  Students interested in participating in the program should contact Dr. Coughlin at rcoughli@fgcu.edu.

FGCU Legislative Internship Program (https://www.fgcu.edu/governmentrelations/legislativeinternship/

While working for a member of the Florida Legislature within the atmosphere of the Florida Capitol, students will have the opportunity to apply their academic coursework to an immersive work environment, develop the skills necessary to be successful in their intended career and be prepared for entrance into the workforce as a highly qualified candidate.  For more information, contact Dr. Roger Green at rgreen@fgcu.edu.