The Undergraduate Research Office (URO) is pleased to host a wide variety of educational seminars, events and information sessions to strengthen your skills in and our of the research environment.
Spring Semester Seminars
All About Finding Research and Creative Endeavors
The Undergraduate Research Office encourages and appreciates first and second year students to attend an All About Finding Research and Creative Endeavors information session first before making an appointment on My Journey.
Looking for Research? Attend this info session! This 50-minute information session provides you with the basic information for finding research on and around CWRU during the academic year and some guidance for finding summer research. Zoom sessions must be accessed via signing into CWRU SSO.
Spring Schedule:
Monday (Zoom Sessions)
6:30 PM - 7:20 PM
February 3, 2025
March 3, 2025
April 7, 2025
Tuesday (Zoom Sessions)
5:30 PM - 6:20 PM
January 21, 2025
February 18, 2025
March 25, 2025
Thursday (In-Person Sessions)
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
January 30, 2025
February 13, 2025
February 27, 2025
March 20, 2025
April 3, 2025
(Location TBD)
Summer Undergraduate Research Application Q&A.
This virtual session is designed for you to come with your questions about your summer applications. This session does not assist in helping you identify opportunities. (See: All About Finding Research).
- Tuesday, January 28, 5:30 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. Zoom
The Graduate School Admission Process in STEM Fields: Organizing for Success
This workshop will cover many components of the graduate application process, with a particular focus on STEM students. Also, a panel of faculty share in depth knowledge of the graduate admissions process. Register to attend on Handshake.
Tuesday, February 11, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Writing Summer Application Interest Statements
This virtual session presented by Dr. Gabrielle Parkin, Director of Writing Center and Department of English Faculty, will cover many components of writing proposal statements for summer undergraduate research applications.
Future Date: TBD
Research Abroad
Future Session TBD
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
Dates and Times TBD - Will return in Spring 2025
The Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) is a 2-part seminar series focused on research ethics for undergraduate researchers. Students who complete both sessions receive a Certificate of Completion. Each RCR installment will be held virtually and sessions are 90 minutes.
RCR is co-sponsored by the Office of Research Administration and the Undergraduate Research Office.
Preparing for Intersections: Improving Presentation Skills and How to Make a Poster
Spring TBD
This virtual session and will be presented by Rachel Gray, Assistant Director of Academic Support Resources for Students. This presentation is designed to help you maximize efficiency when creating your posters and improve your presentation skills when sharing your research with others.
Summer Undergraduate Research Seminars
The Undergraduate Research Office sponsors Summer Seminar Series for undergraduates conducting research at Case Western Reserve University in a broad array of topics. Please see the link for each session.
Tuesday Lunch and Learn Series
Wednesday Lunch and Learn Series
Thursday SURES Presentations
Students who choose to view a recording instead of attending a session in person or via zoom may complete a reflection here.