Workshops for Students
The Office of Undergraduate Research provides workshops several times each semester to help undergraduate students get involved with research and learn important skills. In addition, students can meet with Undergraduate Research Ambassadors for assistance in finding and obtaining research positions, as well as help preparing research reports and presentations.
Getting Started with Undergraduate Research
This workshop is for students who are interested in getting involved with research, but who are not sure where to start or what to do. This workshop includes a presentation, interactive activities, and Q&A with a guest speaker (faculty, graduate student, or undergrad experienced in research).
Topics covered include:
- Figuring out what your research interests are
- Finding research opportunities
- Communicating with faculty
- Getting the most out of your experience
Workshop Schedule:
Now YOU can schedule US to come speak to your group! Request a workshop on the topics above, or speak with us about building a custom workshop on the Student Engagement and Career Development website.
Scheduled workshops will be announced on our events page and in Handshake. Workshop registration will be managed through Handshake.
Want more info about Handshake? Click here for more info.
Research Communication Skills
This workshop is for students who are interested in improving and enhancing their abilities to communicate and present their scientific work and/or students who want to develop a personal pitch about their research interests. Topics covered include:
- Effective communication skills for scientists and researchers
- Communicating your work in person, in writing, or in a hybrid format in an understandable way
- Presenting your work/interests as an elevator pitch
Workshop Schedule
Now YOU can schedule US to come speak to your group! Request a workshop on the topics above, or speak with us about building a custom workshop on the Student Engagement and Career Development website.
Scheduled workshops will be announced on our events page and in Handshake. Workshop registration will be managed through Handshake.
Want more info about Handshake? Click here for more info.