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.
Summer Undergraduate Research Seminars
Summer 2025 Research Education Sessions for ALL Undergraduate & High School Researchers Working with CWRU Faculty and Affiliated Faculty
Except where noted, these sessions are in-person but most will be recorded. Researchers who cannot attend in-person, may view the recording and submit a reflection from a form that will be added soon.
Fall 2025 Research Education Sessions
The Fall schedule will be posted prior to the beginning of the semester.
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.
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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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.
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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.
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Intersections Q&A
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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
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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.