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. For spring 2023, workshops and information sessions will be 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.
Would you like someone from OUR to visit (virtually or in person) and talk with your class, organization or club? We can do that!
We ask that you make your request at least 2 weeks in advance by completing this online form.
We ask that you make your request at least 2 weeks in advance by completing this online form.
Upcoming Spring 2023 Events
| Title | Date | Time | Location |
| UConn IDEA Grant Information Session | Tuesday, February 7 | 2:00-3:00pm | In Person – Rowe 420 |
| UConn IDEA Grant Information Session | Wednesday, February 8 | 4:00-5:00pm | Online – Join here |
| Getting Started in Undergraduate Research | Thursday, February 9 | 2:00-3:00pm | Online – Join here |
| Getting Started in Undergraduate Research | Wednesday, February 15 | 4:00-5:00pm | Online – Join here |
| BOLD Women’s Leadership Network Information Session | Thursday, February 16 | 4:00-5:00pm | Rowe 420 |
| BOLD Women’s Leadership Network Information Session | Monday, February 20 | 5:00-6:00pm | Online – Join here |
Past Spring 2023 Events
| Getting Started in Undergraduate Research | Tuesday, January 17 | 4:00-5:00pm | In Person – McHugh 106 |
| Health Research Program Information Session | Tuesday, January 17 | 4:00-5:00pm | Online |
| Finding Summer Research Opportunities | Wednesday, January 18 | 4:00-5:00pm | In Person – McHugh 107 |
| Letters of Recommendation: Who and How to Ask | Thursday, January 19 | 4:00-5:00pm | Online |
| Finding Summer Research Opportunities | Tuesday, January 24 | 4:00-5:00pm | Online |
| Getting Started in Undergraduate Research | Wednesday, January 25 | 4:00-5:00pm | Online |
| Getting Started in Undergraduate Research | Friday, February 3 | 12:15-1:15pm | In Person – ITE 336 |
| Letters of Recommendation: Who and How to Ask | Friday, February 3 | 3:30-4:30pm | Online |
Winter Break Events
| Title | Date | Time | Location |
| Finding Summer Research Opportunities | Thursday, December 29 | 2:00-3:00pm | Online |
| Getting Started in Undergraduate Research | Monday, January 9 | 1:00-2:00pm | Online |
| Writing Emails to Faculty | Tuesday, January 10 | 1:00-2:00pm | Online |
| Finding Summer Research Opportunities | Wednesday, January 11 | 1:00-2:00pm | Online |
| Health Research Program Information Session | Thursday, January 12 | 11:00am-12:00pm | Online |
| UConn IDEA Grant Information Session | Thursday, January 12 | 1:00-2:00pm | Online |
| UConn IDEA Grant Information Session | Friday, January 27 | 3:30-4:30pm | Online |
| Finding Summer Research Opportunities | Monday, January 30 | 4:00-5:00pm | Online |
Fall 2022 Events
| Title | Date | Time | Location |
| Getting Started in Undergraduate Research | Thursday, August 25 | 1:00-2:00pm | Online |
| Getting Started in Undergraduate Research | Friday, August 26 | 11:00am-12:00pm | Online |
| Getting Started in Undergraduate Research | Wednesday, August 31 | 4:00-5:00pm | Online |
| Getting Started in Undergraduate Research | Friday, September 9 | 12:15-1:15pm | In Person – McHugh 201 |
| UConn IDEA Grant Information Session | Friday, September 9 | 3:30-4:30pm | Online |
| UConn IDEA Grant Information Session | Tuesday, September 13 | 4:00-5:00pm | In Person – McHugh 302 |
| UConn IDEA Grant Information Session | Wednesday, September 14 | 4:00-5:00pm | Online |
| Getting Started in Undergraduate Research | Thursday, September 15 | 2:00-3:00pm | Online |
| Getting Started in Undergraduate Research | Tuesday, September 20 | 4:00-5:00pm | In Person – McHugh 302 |
| Getting Started in Undergraduate Research | Monday, September 26 | 11:15am-12:15pm | Online |
| Getting Started in Undergraduate Research | Thursday, October 6 | 12:30-1:30pm | In Person – McHugh 305 |
| Getting Started in Undergraduate Research | Wednesday, October 12 | 4:00-5:00pm | Online |
| Getting Started in Undergraduate Research | Friday, October 21 | 10:00-11:00am | In Person – Monteith 225 |
| Getting Started in Undergraduate Research | Tuesday, October 25 | 2:00-3:00pm | Online |
| Research Routes: Discovering Pathways to Research | Wednesday, October 26 | 5:00-6:00pm | In Person – HBL Instruction 1102 |
| Getting Started in Undergraduate Research | Wednesday, November 2 | 12:15-1:15pm | In Person – Monteith 111 |
| UConn IDEA Grant Information Session | Tuesday, November 8 | 4:00-5:00pm | Online |
| UConn IDEA Grant Information Session | Wednesday, November 9 | 4:00-5:00pm | In Person – McHugh 302 |
| Getting Started in Undergraduate Research | Thursday, November 10 | 3:30-4:30pm | Online |
| Health Research Program Information Session | Monday, November 14 | 12:15-1:15pm | In Person – McHugh 201 |
| Getting Started in Undergraduate Research | Monday, November 14 | 4:00-5:00pm | In Person – McHugh 302 |
| Letters of Recommendation: Who and How to Ask | Tuesday, November 15 | 4:00-5:00pm | Online |
| SURF Information Session | Wednesday, November 16 | 4:00-5:00pm | Online |
| Health Research Program Information Session | Thursday, November 17 | 5:00-6:00pm | Online |
| Letters of Recommendation: Who and How to Ask | Wednesday, November 30 | 4:00-5:00pm | Online |
| SURF Information Session | Thursday, December 1 | 4:00-5:00pm | In Person – McHugh 302 |
| Finding Summer Research Opportunities | Friday, December 2 | 12:15-1:15pm | Online |
| Finding Summer Research Opportunities | Monday, December 5 | 4:00-5:00pm | Online |
| SURF Information Session | Tuesday, December 6 | 4:00-5:00pm | Online |