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 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.
- Monday, October 7, 6:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m., Zoom access only.
- Thursday, October 17, 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m., Nord 410
- Tuesday, October 22, 7:00 p.m. - 7:50 p.m., Zoom access only. (zoom link coming soon)
- Thursday, October 31, 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m., Nord 410
- Monday, November 4, 6:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m., Zoom access only.
- Thursday, November 14, 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m., Nord 410
- Thursday, November 21, 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m., Nord 410
- Monday, November 25, 6:30 - 7:20 p.m., Zoom access only.
Summer Research Information Fair
Friday, November 8, 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.; Tinkham Veale University Ballrooms B & c
Fall semester is the time to learn how to conduct a web search for summer research programs - during winter break. Most summer program application deadlines are in January and February and some in December and March. The program includes an overview about the many opportunities on- and off- campus and time to meet with faculty, staff and undergraduate researchers representing on- campus and off-campus programs, including NIH, NSF REU, SULI, AMGEN and more!
Pizza available to those who register on Handshake.
This information session counts as an Explore Program for first year students.
Preparing for Intersections: Improving Presentation Skills and How to Make a Poster
Friday, November 15, 3:00 p.m. Zoom Access only.
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.
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).
- 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
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
Dates and Times TBD - Will return in Spring 2025
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.
URO Peer Review Session for STEM/PSURG Project Proposals
- TBD
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.