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:
February 3, Monday ( 6:30 PM - 7:20 PM Zoom Session)
February 13, Thursday (4:00 PM - 4:50 PM In-Person Session, Nord 400)
February 18, Tuesday ( 5:30 PM - 6:20 PM Zoom Session)
February 27, Thursday (4:00 PM - 4:50 PM In-Person Session, Nord 400)
March 3, Monday ( 6:30 PM - 7:20 PM Zoom Session)
March 20, Thursday (4:00 PM - 4:50 PM In-Person Session, Nord 400)
March 25, Tuesday ( 5:30 PM - 6:20 PM Zoom Session)
April 3, Thursday (4:00 PM - 4:50 PM In-Person Session, Nord 400)
April 7, Monday ( 6:30 PM - 7:20 PM Zoom Session)
Summer Undergraduate Research Application Q&A.
This hybrid 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; Room Sears 325
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 CampusGroups.
Tuesday, February 11, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
The Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR), co-sponsored by the Office of Research Administration and Technology Management, 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.
Tuesday, February 11, 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m., Nord 356 and via Zoom: Topics: Mentoring and Communications, Collaborations, and Authorship
Tuesday, February 25, 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m., Nord 356 and via Zoom: Topics: Research Misconduct and Data Management
Intersections Q&A
Friday, February 28, 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Zoom link available in Campus Groups
Information about Intersections, the registration form and writing the abstract will be given. Most time is allotted for Q&A.
Preparing for Intersections: Improving Presentation Skills and How to Make a Poster
April 3rd 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m in Nord 213
This session 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.