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The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is a resource for all undergraduates in all majors on all UConn campuses seeking to enrich their undergraduate experiences through participation in research, scholarship, and creative activity.

OUR helps students find and develop opportunities to engage in independent or collaborative research with faculty members and other mentors working across the University's academic disciplines. Online resources are available in the Students section to help students get started, make connections, prepare strong applications, and maximize their experience. We also encourage interested students to meet with an OUR advisor for help crafting an individualized strategy for getting involved or for any other advising needs related to participation in research, scholarship, and creative activity.

OUR provides funding opportunities for student research and scholarship through a range of programs - learn more in the Funding & Programs section of the website.

Events, including workshops and information sessions and STEM research seminars, are a key part of OUR's effort to engage the University community in conversation about undergraduate research. Frontiers in Undergraduate Research, a poster exhibition held each spring since 1998 - and now each fall as well - showcases students’ accomplishments and productivity as researchers.

9/30 STEM Seminar Series

STEM Seminar Series

Wednesday, September 30th, 2020

12:20 PM - 01:10 PM

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Virtual

The McNair Scholars Program and the Office of Undergraduate Research invite you to join us for a brown bag research seminar. Four UConn Faculty members will be presenting perspectives on the topic: Virtual Projects Across STEM.

Dr. Benjamin Fuller, Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Engineering

Dr. Fei Miao, Assistant professor, Computer science and Engineering

Dr. Ann Bucklin, Professor, Marine Sciences

Dr. Jasna Jankovic, Department of Materials Science & Engineering

This series is open to all undergraduate and graduate students, and is designed especially for students conducting (or interested in conducting) STEM research. These seminars are opportunities to learn about research being pursued around campus and to ask questions about getting involved in research.

If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Jodi Eskin by September 23rd.

For more information and the WebEx link, please visit: https://nexus.uconn.edu/secure_per/events/event_registration.php?ser=2907&rc=8800312563

This is an Honors event. Categories: Career, Professional, & Personal Development OR Academic & Interdisciplinary Engagement.

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Contact Information: Jason Gordon, jason.gordon@uconn.edu
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10/1 Getting Started In Undergraduate Research

Getting Started In Undergraduate Research

Thursday, October 1st, 2020

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Other
Virtual

Are you interested in research but not sure how to get started? Join us to identify your goals for your participation in research and to develop a strategy for pursuing research opportunities at UConn and beyond.

Join the virtual workshop in WebEx: https://uconnvtc.webex.com/uconnvtc/onstage/g.php?MTID=e1b40163bd589b545d76f5be5b0fbd7de

For more information, visit the Office of Undergraduate Research website: https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/.

If you require an accommodation to participate in this session, please contact Jodi Eskin at jodi.eskin@uconn.edu.

Contact Information: Melissa Berkey, Office of Undergraduate Research, melissa.berkey@uconn.edu
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10/2 Change Grant Virtual Office Hours

Change Grant Virtual Office Hours

Friday, October 2nd, 2020

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Other
Virtual - WebEx

Are you applying for a Change Grant? Do you have questions about the application? Would you like your application materials reviewed? Come to virtual drop-in hours!

• Friday, October 2nd, 1pm-4pm, WebEx - https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/melissa-berkey.

UConn undergraduates in all majors can apply for up to $2000 in funding to support projects that represent the legacy of the UConn Co-op’s commitment to public engagement, innovation, and social impact.

What can you do with a Change Grant?

• Engage in a service initiative that benefits the UConn community or the broader community

• Provide training, resources, or educational activities to fill unmet needs

• Conduct research that has the potential to benefit the UConn community or the broader community, address community needs, inform policy, or impact practice

• Engage in an artistic endeavor or creative intervention that addresses social issues

• Design and/or prototype a product, device, or service that fills an unmet need, impacts the lives of others, and/or addresses a social or environmental problem

Projects need to be student-designed and/or student-led. Applications are accepted from individuals and from small groups (no more than 3 people) who will be working collaboratively or co-leading an initiative.

2020-21 Application Deadlines:

• Monday, October 5, 2020

• Monday, February 8, 2021

More information on the Change Grant, program eligibility, and application process can be found at https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/change.

Contact Information: Melissa Berkey, Office of Undergraduate Research
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10/7 Getting Started In Undergraduate Research

Getting Started In Undergraduate Research

Wednesday, October 7th, 2020

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Other
Virtual

Are you interested in research but not sure how to get started? Join us to identify your goals for your participation in research and to develop a strategy for pursuing research opportunities at UConn and beyond.

Join the virtual workshop in WebEx: https://uconnvtc.webex.com/uconnvtc/onstage/g.php?MTID=e77a873d0c37e42e66b5c1bb7423e00af

For more information, visit the Office of Undergraduate Research website: https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/.

If you require an accommodation to participate in this session, please contact Jodi Eskin at jodi.eskin@uconn.edu.

Contact Information: Melissa Berkey, Office of Undergraduate Research, melissa.berkey@uconn.edu
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10/16 Getting Started In Undergraduate Research

Getting Started In Undergraduate Research

Friday, October 16th, 2020

03:30 PM - 04:30 PM

Other
Virtual

Are you interested in research but not sure how to get started? Join us to identify your goals for your participation in research and to develop a strategy for pursuing research opportunities at UConn and beyond.

Join the virtual workshop in WebEx: https://uconnvtc.webex.com/uconnvtc/onstage/g.php?MTID=e89ea842eb054054c945b6a7a9d672969

For more information, visit the Office of Undergraduate Research website: https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/.

If you require an accommodation to participate in this session, please contact Jodi Eskin at jodi.eskin@uconn.edu.

Contact Information: Melissa Berkey, Office of Undergraduate Research, melissa.berkey@uconn.edu
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