Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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2:30pmResearch has shown that reading with a purpose and active mindset leads to retention of more information for a longer time period. Active reading, at the most fundamental level, refers to an active process of questioning…
Thursday, September 28, 2023
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1:00pmDiscovery learning/active learning/experiential learning is a teaching paradigm that involves students actively participating in the learning process by means of conducting research as opposed to passively absorbing the…
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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2:30pmConducting research with human subjects requires researchers to take certain precautions to ensure an ethical and harmless process. In this informative and interactive workshop, student will learn about the evolution of…
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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1:00pmAre you interested in conducting research in a laboratory? Prior to stepping inside a UNLV lab and working alongside faculty research mentors, undergraduate researchers are required to take a chemical hygiene training course…
Thursday, October 12, 2023
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1:00pmPartaking in undergraduate research is a process. In this workshop, you will hear from a panel of students in different stages of undergraduate research about how they got started as undergraduate researchers, the…
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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2:30pmWithin the rapidly changing and evolving landscape of higher education, new technologies and innovations reshape the way universities engage with students. ChatGPT, an AI language model, offers transformative potential for…
Monday, November 6, 2023
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1:00pmIn preparation for OUR’s fall 2022 Undergraduate Research Symposium, this interactive workshop will cover the ‘how-tos’ of presenting your research. Using proper communication techniques when presenting your research is…
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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1:00pmWriting 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…
Thursday, November 16, 2023
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1:00pmIn the Understanding Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship workshop, students will be exposed to various strategies of commercializing innovations and the underlying intellectual property, such as patents, trademarks,…
Friday, December 8, 2023
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9:00amJoin the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) as we highlight undergraduate student research at the OUR Fall 2023 Undergraduate Research Symposium. Undergraduate students will share their work through oral presentations,…Location: Student Union - Ballrooms A, B, and C