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.
Fall Semester Seminars
All About Finding Research and Creative Endeavors
The Undergraduate Research Office encourages and appreciates first and second year students to first 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.
- Tuesday, August 27, 7:00 p.m. - 7:50 p.m., Zoom access only. Zoom Link.
- Thursday, September 5, 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m., Hybrid: Nord 410; Zoom Link
- Monday, September 9, 6:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m., Zoom access only. Zoom Link
- Thursday, September 19, 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m., Hybrid: Nord 410; Zoom Link
Research Abroad
Wednesday, September 11, 4:00 p.m. Tomlinson 135
This session provides information about academic year, semester and summer research abroad opportunities. It is sponsored by both Student Abroad and The Undergraduate Research Office.
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
Dates and Times TBD
Conducted each Fall and/or Spring semester, the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) is a 4-part seminar series focused on research ethics for undergraduate researchers. Students who complete all four sessions receive a Certificate of Completion. Each RCR installment will be held virtually and sessions are 50 minutes.
RCR is co-sponsored by the Office of Research Administration and the Undergraduate Research Office.
Summer (Re)Search
Future Session TBD
Fall semester is the time to learn how to conduct a web search for summer research programs. CWRU summer program directors will be present and National Lab representatives will be virtual. All will share great information! Most summer program application deadlines are in January and February and some in December and March.
This information session counts as an Explore Program for first year students.
Research Abroad
Future Session TBD
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.
Future Session TBD
Undergraduate Research for Pre-Med Students: Finding it and Understanding its Value
Hear from the Associate Directors of the Undergraduate Research Office and Healthcare Careers in the Career Center about how to find undergraduate research that will enhance your application to medical school
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UH Clinical Research and Other Internship Opportunities for Summer and Fall
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Learn about opportunities for summer and fall from the more than 3400 active clinical research studies at UH. Attendees also will review the summer job board and hear tips on applying.
Professional Skills Development for Undergraduate Research
This session will cover the usage of professional skills within a research setting. These skills include: Building a positive working relationship and communicating within a professional environment (Grad students, Postdocs, Faculty, etc.). Emotional Intelligence will be introduced as a foundational concept towards the attainment of these professional skills.
Future Date: TBD
Preparing for Intersections: Improving Presentation Skills and How to Make a Poster
- TBD (PowerPoint Slides and Recording)
This virtual session and will be presented by Shaun Hoversten, 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.
Previous Spring Sessions
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).
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URO Peer Review Session for STEM/PSURG Project Proposals
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Presented by URO Ambassadors who have successfully applied for SOURCE funding. Bring your proposal draft with targeted areas for review. Ambassadors are willing to share their proposals, too.
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
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.