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The Office of Undergraduate Research is located on the First and Fourth Floors of the John W. Rowe Center for Undergraduate Education (ROWE).

Mailing Address:
368 Fairfield Way, Unit 4147
Storrs, CT 06269-4147

Phone: (860) 486-4223
Fax: (860) 486-0222
Email: our@uconn.edu

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM

Staff Directory

Caroline McGuire, Director
caroline.mcguire@uconn.edu
(860) 486-5829 | ROWE 401

Melissa Berkey, Assistant Director
melissa.berkey@uconn.edu
(860) 486-5189 | ROWE 409

Liza Boritz, BOLD Program Director
liza.boritz@uconn.edu
(860) 486-4312 | ROWE 109

Jodi Eskin, Program Coordinator
jodi.eskin@uconn.edu
(860) 486-7939 | ROWE 110

Rowena Grainger, Health Research Program Advisor
rowena.grainger@uconn.edu
(860) 486-7902 | ROWE 405

Sep 30 STEM Seminar Series 12:20pm

STEM Seminar Series

Wednesday, September 30th, 2020

12:20 PM - 01:10 PM

Other
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.

#UHLevent740

Contact Information: Jason Gordon, jason.gordon@uconn.edu
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Oct 1 Getting Started In Undergraduate Research4:00pm

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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Oct 2 Change Grant Virtual Office Hours1:00pm

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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Oct 7 Getting Started In Undergraduate Research11:15am

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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Oct 16 Getting Started In Undergraduate Research3:30pm

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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