2026 Trainings for Summer Research Programs
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
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| Chemical and Lab Safety | Tuesday, May 19 | 1:00 | Jones PSC 104 |
| Hazardous Waste | Tuesday, May 19 | 2:00 | Jones PSC 104 |
| Biosafety | Tuesday, May 19 | 3:00 | Jones PSC 104 |
| Title IX and Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Mentors (online) | Tuesday, May 19 | 1:00 | online, TBA |
| Title IX and Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Students (in person) | Wednesday, May 20 | 1:00 | Jones PSC 104 |
| Campus Safety | Wednesday, May 27 | 10:00 | Jones PSC 006 |
2026 Summer Research Workshops
Professional Development for All Student Researchers
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Research, Ethics, and Why We Should Care Jordan Lewis, PhD, Assistant Research Professor, Department of Biological Sciences |
This workshop will provide a crash course in research ethics and give students a working understanding of how to think critically about ethical dilemmas in research. The interactive workshop will include case studies based on real-world scenarios and is designed for undergraduate student researchers who are engaged in or interested in issues at the intersection of the sciences and the humanities. |
Wednesday, May 27 | 10:30 - 12:00 | Jones PSC 006 |
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Fellowships for Research and Graduate School Akilah Alwan, PhD National Fellowships Coordinator, National Fellowships and Scholar Programs |
This workshop will provide an overview of fellowships for research and graduate school, as well as a discussion of effective writing for the parts of typical fellowship applications. |
Wednesday, June 3 | 10:30 - 12:00 | Jones PSC 006 |
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Elevator Pitches and Networking Ajay Patel, M.S. Assistant Director of Undergraduate Research |
In this workshop, you will learn how to describe your summer research project in a brief and effective elevator pitch. This workshop will also include strategies for networking at professional conferences. |
Wednesday, June 10 | 10:30 - 12:00 | Jones PSC 006 |
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Highlighting Research on Resumes and LinkedIn Nicholas Paschvoss, M.Ed. Career Development Coach, Engineering and Computing Career Center |
In this workshop, you will learn how to effectively craft a description of your summer undergraduate research experience for your resume. LinkedIn profiles will also be discussed, including how to share your research experience on LinkedIn and how to use LinkedIn to grow your network.
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Wednesday, June 17 | 10:30 - 12:00 | Jones PSC 006 |
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Preparing for Graduate School Matt Klopfenstein, PhD Director of Professional Development, Graduate School |
This workshop will cover how graduate school is different from undergrad, how to select a program, how to find the right mentor and how to fund your graduate degree. Common application materials and application timelines will also be discussed. |
Wednesday, July 1 | 10:30 - 12:00 | Jones PSC 006 |
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Research Posters 101 Lauren Clark, PhD, Director of Undergraduate Research |
We will explore the essential components of a well-crafted abstract and research poster, and discuss strategies for making your information clear, compelling, and visually appealing. We will also share tips for presenting your research in an engaging and understandable way. This workshop will be great preparation for the Summer Research Symposium or any conference where you might be presenting. |
Wednesday, July 8 | 10:30 - 12:00 | Jones PSC 006 |
Additional Workshops
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