Summer 2021 Workshop Highlight:
Effective Poster Presentations
Presented by Dr. Lauren Clark, Research Program Manager, Office of Research
This workshop guides students through the process of creating effective research posters using PowerPoint. View a recording of this past workshop on YouTube.
The Office of the Vice President for Research is hosting a series of virtual professional development workshops for undergraduate student researchers this summer. We invite all interested student researchers to participate in these workshops.
Topics and dates for the virtual workshops in this series listed below, and available for download in our PDF flier. There is no registration required to attend these sessions, and all undergraduate researchers from all disciplines, including UofSC students and those visiting from other institutions, are welcome to participate.
All workshops in the Research: Next Steps to Success series will be held virtually using MS Teams, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Links to each individual workshop will be posted on this page about 24 hours before the workshop is scheduled to begin.
For questions regarding these workshops, please contact Lauren Clark in the Office of Research at lauren.clark@sc.edu or 803-777-3929.
Workshop times and MS Teams links
All of the workshops listed below will be held virtually using MS Teams, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Links to each individual workshop will be posted on this page about 24 hours before the workshop is scheduled to begin.
Research and Ethics
Wednesday, June 9, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Presented by Dr. Jeff Dudycha, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences
Case studies will be presented to provide a framework for discussion of common ethical questions in research. Download the Research Ethics Workshop Case Study (pdf).
Effective Poster Presentations
Wednesday, June 16, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Presented by Dr. Lauren Clark, Research Program Manager, Office of Research
This workshop will guide students through the process of creating effective research posters using PowerPoint. View a recording of this workshop on YouTube.
Reflecting on Your Research Experience
Wednesday, June 23, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Presented by Dr. Charles Pierce, Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering and Senior Faculty Associate, Center for Experiential and Integrative
Learning
This interactive workshop will introduce integrative learning and engage students in reflective thinking and writing exercises about their research experiences.
Resumes and Cover Letters
Wednesday, June 30, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Presented by Ms. Briahnna Ismail, Assistant Director of Student Services, Office of
Undergraduate Research
This workshop will provide guidance on crafting effective resumes and cover letters in a format tailored to undergraduate research students.
Preparing for Graduate School
Wednesday, July 14, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Presented by:
Alexander Barth, Ph.D. student in Biological Sciences
Alkeiver Cannon, Ph.D. student in Biomedical Sciences
Trevor Olsen, Ph.D. student in Computer Science and Engineering
Lauren Reid, Ph.D. Student in Epidemiology
Taylor Wyatt, Ph.D. student in Civil Engineering
In this workshop, a panel of faculty and graduate students will discuss reasons to consider graduate school, M.S. vs. Ph.D. programs, and how to be a competitive candidate for graduate school. This workshop will also explain options for funding your graduate education, including assistantships and fellowships.
Applying to Graduate School
Wednesday, July 21, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Presented by:
Dr. Nicole Berge, Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Dr. Ramy Harik, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Katie Kathrein, Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences
Dr. Joseph McQuail, Assistant Professor, Pharmacology, Physiology and Neuroscience
Mr. Dale Moore, Assistant Dean of the Graduate School and Graduate School Ombuds
This panel discussion will feature a discussion of the graduate school application process, with emphasis on how to select a graduate program and what to consider when looking for a graduate advisor. Common parts of application packages will be discussed, including research/personal statements, resumes and recommendation letters.
20 May 2021