Workshops

The Office of Undergraduate Research hosts a variety of workshops to prepare student researchers for the Undergraduate Research Conference. If you need assistance and cannot make it to a workshop, please contact ugresearch@purdue.edu.

THUR., FEB. 15 AT 4PM - HOW TO WRITE AN ABSTRACT AND APPLY TO THE SPRING CONFERENCE

In preparation for the Spring Undergraduate Research Conference abstract submission deadline on March 1, this seminar will discuss how to write an abstract with common components, how to submit it for the Spring Conference, and what to expect as a presenter at the event. This seminar is open to those who want to learn how to write an abstract, but may not be applying to the Conference. Register for this seminar.

MON., FEB. 26 AT 7PM IN SC 108 – RESEARCH ABSTRACT STUDENT WORKSHOP

Join OUR Ambassadors and the Undergraduate Research Society of Purdue to receive feedback or support on writing or editing your research abstract. Just in time for the Spring Conference deadline on March 1.

WED., FEB. 28 AT 7PM IN SC 102 – RESEARCH ABSTRACT STUDENT WORKSHOP

MON., MARCH 25 AT 4PM - PRESENTING YOUR RESEARCH: POSTERS

Novice and expert poster designers are invited to learn best practices in anticipation of the Spring Undergraduate Research Conference (or other conferences). If you are unable to attend, you can watch a previously recorded YouTube presentation. Register for this seminar.

THURS., MARCH 28 AT 4PM - PRESENTING YOUR RESEARCH: RESEARCH TALKS

Research talk presenters are invited to learn best practices in anticipation of the Spring Undergraduate Research Conference (or other conferences). If you are unable to attend, you can watch a previously recorded YouTube presentation. Register for this seminar.

MON., APRIL 1 AT 7PM IN SC 108 – POSTER & RESEARCH TALK STUDENT WORKSHOP

John OUR Ambassadors and the Undergraduate Research Society of Purdue for this workday for posters and research talks. Receive feedback on your presentation before you print and/or present at the Spring Conference.

WED., APRIL 3 AT 7PM IN SC 102 – POSTER & RESEARCH TALK STUDENT WORKSHOP

Post-Conference Workshop

WED., APRIL 24 AT 4PM - MARKETING YOUR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCES

Conducting research and/or presenting your work develops many skills that you should market. You must highlight those skills, experiences, and results to leverage the hard work you have put into your project when applying for additional research projects, internships, graduate programs, and/or jobs. You will learn how to describe your work on projects on your resumé/CV, in your interviews, and during networking events. Register for this seminar.

MANAGING YOUR RESEARCH DATA
ON-DEMAND SEMINAR VIA YOUTUBE

PRESENTED BY PREVIOUS PURDUE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES AND SCHOOL OF INFORMATION STUDIES STAFF MEMBER, SANDI CALDRONE.

So you’ve finished your research project. Now, what do you do with your data? Learn how to wrap up a data project the right way, get author credit for your work, and communicate your data management skills on your resume or grad school application.

PDF of the slides can be found here and the video of the presentation can be found here.