The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) provides students with a multitude of opportunities for professional development and career training in research. OUR’s Research Skills Academy (RSA) consists of a series of research-related workshops that serve to inform and empower students with research training and skills to become research ready.

All RSA workshops are held virtually through Zoom unless noted otherwise. Please click on each workshop link below to learn more about its contents as well as to RSVP!

In addition to RSA webinars, OUR offers research-oriented instructional support for UNLV faculty through classroom presentations. Faculty may request these in-demand trainings below.

Virtual in-demand webinars are available throughout the semester upon request.

Current RSA Workshops

  • Sep 21: Undergraduate Research Symposium Information Session 1 (Before Abstract Submission)
    1:00pm

    In preparation for OUR’s fall 2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium, this interactive workshop will cover the ‘how-tos’ of presenting your research. Using proper communication techniques when presenting your research is…

  • Sep 28: Research With Human Subjects and the IRB Process
    1:00pm

    Conducting research with human subjects requires researchers to take certain precautions to ensure an ethical and harmless process. In this informative and interactive workshop, students will learn about the evolution of…

  • Oct 05: Letters of Recommendation 101
    1:00pm

    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…

  • Oct 12: Ethical Responsibilities and Research Misconduct
    1:00pm

    Maintaining scientific integrity is the foundation of any credible academic contribution. In this engaging workshop, undergraduate students will explore the core pillars of ethical research, learn how to navigate complex…

  • Oct 13: Email Etiquette: How to Draft Professional Emails to Faculty
    1:00pm

    Communicating with university faculty requires students to take certain precautions to ensure a professional and respectful interaction. In this informative and interactive workshop, undergraduate students will learn about…

  • Oct 20: From Abstract to Audience: Public Speaking for Researchers
    1:00pm

    Presenting complex research to a general audience requires researchers to take certain precautions to ensure an engaging and accessible delivery. In this informative and interactive workshop, undergraduate students will…

  • Oct 27: LinkedIn Networking and Post-Conference Etiquette
    1:00pm

    Connecting with professionals after an academic event requires researchers to approach new contacts intentionally to build lasting professional relationships. In this engaging workshop, undergraduate students will learn how…

  • Nov 02: Undergraduate Research Symposium Information Session 2
    1:00pm

    In preparation for OUR’s fall 2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium, this interactive workshop will cover the ‘how-tos’ of presenting your research. Using proper communication techniques when presenting your research is…

  • Nov 20: Fall 2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium
    9:00am

    Co-sponsored by Dr. William W. Sullivan Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach (CAEO) and the Office of Undergraduate Research, the Undergraduate Research Symposium provides students with the opportunity to present…

Frequently Asked Questions

  • OUR RSA workshops are held virtually. To attend an RSA workshop, please access the particular workshop and RSVP to the event. Upon completing your name and NSHE ID, you will receive a Webex invitation link.

 

  • Unless otherwise stated, RSA attendees are required to provide a NSHE ID and affiliated rebelmail address.

 

  • OUR repeats most of its RSA workshop programs each semester.

  • Although we recommend students to attend OUR workshops using their desktops, laptops, or tablets, students may also dial in. If students elect this access type, then it is up to the student to email OUR a confirmation of their attendance along with the last two digits of the phone number used in dialing.

  • OUR regularly partners with UNLV faculty who are interested in having a specific workshop presented to their students. To initiate this process, faculty are encouraged to complete the in-demand form.