Monday, October 7, 2024
  • OUR: Undergraduate Research Symposium Information Session
    2:30pm
    In preparation for OUR’s spring 2024 Undergraduate Research Symposium, this interactive workshop will cover the ‘how-tos’ of presenting your research. Using proper communication techniques when presenting your research is…
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
  • OUR: What is Research? Understanding the Research Cycle
    3:00pm
    Conducting research is becoming increasingly common among undergraduate students. In this informative and interactive workshop, students will learn an inclusive conceptualization of research and how it is applied to diverse…
Friday, October 11, 2024
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
  • OUR: Individualized Development Plans (IDPs) 101
    1:00pm
    Individualized Development Plans (IDPs) are significant tool for many graduate students and postdocs. However, the use of IDPs is highly underutilized at the undergraduate level. In this informative workshop, we will discuss…
Monday, October 21, 2024
  • OUR: Research Ethics and Research Misconduct
    2:30pm
    Ethical dilemmas exist in every stage of the research process. From subject recruitment and case selection to research design and interpretation of results, ethical issues are voluminous in both natural and social science…
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
  • OUR: The Research Paper: Titles and Abstracts
    2:30pm
    Conventionally, the title and abstract of a research manuscript is what often draws readers. During this workshop, students will learn how to strategically assign titles to manuscripts to maximize an audience. Additionally,…
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
  • OUR: The Research Paper: Results and Implications
    2:30pm
    The function of the results, discussion, and conclusion sections of a research article is to present your findings; discuss their meaning, significance, and contribution to your research area; restate the main argument and…
Monday, November 4, 2024
  • OUR: Communicating Your Research
    1:00pm
    Effective communication is key to ensuring that your research makes a meaningful impact. Whether you are presenting your findings to peers, writing for publication, or engaging with broader audiences, this workshop equips…
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
  • OUR: Voting Behavior in US Presidential Elections
    1:00pm
    How do Americans vote in U.S. Presidential elections? In this informative workshop, we will discuss the determinants of the vote in a historical context by analyzing the vote function of the U.S. electorate across several…
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
  • OUR: How to Effectively Create Posters
    2:30pm
    The art of crafting a research poster is important for the successful illustration of your research. In this interactive workshop, students will learn about the design basics of research posters. Students will also learn how…
Thursday, November 14, 2024
  • Are You Research Ready for Grad School? What to Expect
    1:00pm
    According to the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR), one of the benefits of undergraduate research is increased enrollment in graduate education and effective career preparation. In this informative and interactive…
Monday, November 18, 2024
  • Letter of Recommendation 101
    2:30pm
    Writing a strong letter of recommendation is an essential part of any successful application. In many cases, it is the letter of recommendation that determines whether an undergraduate student is awarded a particular…
  • OUR: Letter of Recommendation 101
    2:30pm
    Writing a strong letter of recommendation is an essential part of any successful application. In many cases, it is the letter of recommendation that determines whether an undergraduate student is awarded a particular…
Friday, November 22, 2024
  • Undergraduate Research Symposium
    9:00am
    Join the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) as we highlight undergraduate student research at our Fall 2024 Undergraduate Research Symposium. Undergraduate students will share their work through oral presentations,…
     Location: Student Union - SU Ballrooms