information sessions
*All sessions are in the Blank Honors Center, 3rd fl. South Commons unless otherwise noted.
General Interest Sessions:
Interested in Getting Involved in Undergraduate Research? Join the Research Ambassadors to learn the basics about getting involved in research, finding a mentor, and applying for awards. If you're already involved, send your friends here to help them find out how they can benefit as well!) –It's never too early to start planning your research opportunity. At the end of this session students will be able to:
1. Articulate the benefits of undergraduate research.
2. Articulate an area of research interest.
3. Have an understanding of how to find and approach a possible mentor.
4. Understand the resources ICRU can provide to undergraduate researchers, fauclty and staff.
Wednesday, February, 9, 2011, 6pm-7pm*
Tuesday, February 22, 2011, 7:30pm-8:30pm (location TBA, please check back)
Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 6pm-7pm*
Tuesday, April 5, 2011, 7:30pm-8:30pm*
Finding Summer Research Positions:
(What are you up to this summer? How about some traveling? Did you know colleges all over the country are looking for student researchers, and many will pay for your travels and room and board?) Come and find out about all the different kinds of summer research opportunities!
February 21, 2011
March 7, 2011 6:30-7:30pm*
Making a Professional Poster:
Now that you've been doing research, find out how to present your work to others in the community. Creating a professional poster can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be! Learn the ins and outs of research poster design, information, printing and communication. You won't want to miss this session packed full of tips, templates and ideas for designing and communicating your research or creative project. All students who want to present at the Spring Undergraduate Research Festival or Research in the Capitol should come to this workshop!
March 2, 2011, 7-8pm*
March 8, 2011 7-8pm*
Graduate/Professional School and Research: Finding ways to incorporate your research in your application and interviews:
Now that you've been involved in research, it is time to share it. But how? Join the research ambassadors to learn more about incorporating your research experience in your graduate or professional school application and interviews.
March 3, 2011, 6pm-7pm*
Mock Poster Presentation Night:
Are you nervous about presenting your research? Do you want to practice your resaerch presentation? Do you want to know the inside judges scoop for the Spring Undergraduate Research Festival? Join the Research Ambassadors for this first-time mock poster presentation night. Bring your poster and your best dialog and join other students as you present your presentation to each other and share feedback!
Thursday, March 24, 2011, 7pm*
Traveling for Research:
Join Research Ambassadors to learn about the variety of ways to travel for research. Conferences, data collection, and presentations. The possibilities are limitless!
March 1, 7pm Hillcrest (Martha Room)
Networking with Graduate Students and Professionals: The ins and outs to graduate school om the sciences
Learn how to create or revise your curriculum vitae and communicate your research experience to employers and admissions committees. This is similar to a resume workshop, but tailored toward educational fields and graduate school.
April 21, 2011 4pm-5:30pm (Location TBA, please check back)
Research and your CV:
Learn how to create or revise your curriculum vitae and communicate your research experience to employers and admissions committees. This is similar to a resume workshop, but tailored toward educational fields and graduate school.
Date: Sorry. We currently do not have one scheduled for this semester. Please check back.
Finding Research Funding:
If you are not planning on doing research for course credit, or you want to get hired to do research instead of finding a part-time job off-campus, ICRU can get you in touch with funding from the UI and external sources.
Date: Sorry. We currently do not have one scheduled for this semester. Please check back.
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