In addition to the resources available online, OUR organizes a series of workshops and information sessions on topics related to undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity. Workshops and information sessions are held online and in person. On this page, you will find the schedule of workshops and information sessions for the current semester as well as handouts from the most recent iterations of these events.
Are you looking for information about other OUR events? Follow these links for information about Frontiers exhibitions or the Month of Discovery.
We ask that you make your request at least 2 weeks in advance by completing this online form.
Recorded Workshops
This year, we are offering our “Getting Started in Undergraduate Research” workshop as a recorded session for you to watch at your convenience. Check out the video before attending a live workshop or an advising meeting to jumpstart your undergraduate research experience!
Upcoming Winter 2025 Live Workshops
| Title | Date | Time | Location |
| Finding Summer Research Opportunities | Tuesday January 7, 2025 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm | Online – Join here |
| Letters of Recommendation: Who and How to Ask | Wednesday January 8, 2025 | 1:00-2:00 pm | Online – Join here |
| Finding Summer Research Opportunities | Monday January 13, 2025 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Online – Join here |
| Letters of Recommendation: Who and How to Ask | Thursday January 16, 2025 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm | Online – Join here |
Past Fall 2024 Workshops
| Title | Date | Time | Location |
| Finding a Research Mentor | Thursday, August 29 | 3:30 – 5:00 pm | In Person – McHugh 110 |
| Finding a Research Mentor | Friday, September 6 | 1:30 – 3:00 pm | In Person – Rowe 320 |
| Finding a Research Mentor | Tuesday, September 10 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | In Person – McHugh 107 |
| Finding a Research Mentor | Wednesday, September 18 | 12:30 – 2:00 pm | In Person – Rowe 131 |
| Funding Your Research and Creative Projects | Thursday, September 26 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Online |
| Finding a Research Mentor | Friday, October 4 | 3:30 – 5:00 pm | In Person – Rowe 132 |
| Funding Your Research and Creative Projects | Tuesday, October 8 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm | In person – McHugh 107 |
| Funding Your Research and Creative Projects | Friday, October 25 | 10:00 – 11:00 am | Online |
| Finding Summer Research Opportunities | Friday, November 1 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Online |
| Health Research Program Information Session | Monday, November 11 | 4:00 – 5:00pm | Online |
| SURF Information Session | Tuesday, November 12 | 4:00 – 5:00pm | In person – McHugh 107 |
| Finding Summer Research Opportunities | Thursday, November 14 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm | Online |
| Health Research Program Information Session | Tuesday, November 19 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm | Online |
| SURF Information Session | Wednesday, November 20 | 3:30 – 4:30 pm | Online |
| Letters of Recommendation: Who and How to Ask | Thursday, November 21 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm | Online |
| Finding Summer Research Opportunities | Tuesday, December 3 | 10:00 – 11:00 am | Online |
| Health Research Program Information Session | Tuesday, December 3 | 3:00-4:00pm | Online |
| SURF Information Session | Tuesday, December 3 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm | In person – McHugh 107 |
| Letters of Recommendation: Who and How to Ask | Wednesday, December 4 | 4:00-5:00pm | Online |
| SURF Information Session | Monday, December 9 | 1:00-2:00pm | Online |