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The NSF GRFP is a fellowship program that directly supports students in various STEM fields including social science and STEM education. Each Fellowship provides 3-years of support during a 5-year fellowship period. For each of the 3 years of support, NSF provides a $37,000 stipend and $16,000 cost of education allowance to the graduate degree-granting institution of higher education.
This workshop is especially for seniors applying to graduate school next year. An overview of the application process, tips for strengthening your application, and developing a timeline for productive writing and submission will be discussed. Get Prepared Now! Application deadlines start in October.
With Dr. Erin McCauley, Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry
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This workshop will provide you with essential information to begin crafting and drafting a compelling personal statement and statement of purpose to accompany your graduate school and funding applications. Learn the difference between the two!
With Dr. Sonal Singhal, Department of Biology
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Increase your odds of getting into your dream graduate program! Securing impressive letters of recommendation may have the power to sway the admissions committee in your favor, so don’t underestimate it!
This workshop will cover:
With Dr. Monique Turner, Department of Psychology
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If you're currently in the process of applying for the NSF GRFP and have a rough draft prepared, be sure to attend this session to have your application reviewed, receive expert advice and live feedback for a successful application submission!
Facilitated by Dean Sheree Schrager, Department of Graduate Studies & Research
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As a student researcher, managing coursework, exams, research projects, graduate school applications, employment and other external demands and challenges that are part of life, can become overwhelming for anyone! Join us to discover healthy ways to deal with stress and anxiety successfully. All students are welcome!
With Dr. Sergio Mancilla, Student Psychological Services
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In today’s competitive academic and professional landscapes, the ability to present research effectively is crucial for success. Mastering the Art of Research Presentation is designed to equip students with the skills and techniques necessary to communicate their research findings with clarity, confidence, and impact. In this workshop, students will explore the fundamentals of creating compelling presentations, including structuring content, designing visual aids, and delivering a persuasive message.
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With Professor Shaunté Caraballo, Department of Theatre Arts & Dance
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Did you know that you don’t have to pay to get your PhD in the Biomedical Sciences/STEM fields? Did you know that in most cases you get paid a stipend while you are completing your PhD in the Biomedical Sciences/STEM fields? Lastly, did you know that you don’t have to obtain a Master’s degree before applying to PhD programs? This workshop will cover the ins and outs of what applying to PhD programs looks like, as well as what is expected of you once you are in those programs, and what sort of jobs await you once you are done.
With Dr. Erin McCauley, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
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Archivists collect, preserve and make accessible historical and cultural sources and artifacts for learning, discovery and research! Led by CSUDH faculty archivists, this in-person workshop will feature treasures from the CSUDH archives and introduce you to primary source research tools in the humanities, both locally and around the globe. Using our CSUDH Gerth Archives digital and physical collections, the Online Archive of California (OAC) and the digital collections of The British Library and the Archive of the Indies, we will discuss how to locate and utilize primary sources like historical documents, photographs, art, maps oral histories, speeches, videos, letters/correspondence, artifacts and editorials.
With Amalia Medina Castaneda & Thomas Philo, CSUDH Faculty Archivists
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Interested in a psychology graduate degree? Confused on which of the many psychology programs would be best for your interests and career goals? Then this workshop is for you! This workshop will introduce to students the different types of graduate programs that are available to them in the field of psychology: master’s in social work, master’s in marriage and family therapy, master’s in experimental or clinical psychology, PhD in experimental or clinical psychology, PsyD in psychology…etc. Students will not only receive a brief overview of the programs and their differences but also information about the career opportunities that follow in order to help students make an informed decision on which type of graduate program is best for them.
With Drs. Kaylie Carbine & Ashley Membere, Department of Psychology
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Did you know that research in the Arts & Humanities disciplines also includes scholarship and creative activity? This workshop is designed to increase the involvement and participation in undergraduate research in the arts & humanities disciplines. Come find out what research could look like in your discipline, such as writing plays, art history, journalism, creative music composition, dance choreography, or other human productions. Learn how you can get started and get connected with a faculty mentor!
With Drs. Joshua Jeffers & Kerry Shannon, Department of History
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Are you having trouble keeping track of your sources? This workshop will introduce you to a free software tool, Zotero, which can help you collect, organize, and cite your sources. Zotero allows you to easily generate in-text citations and bibliographies in MLA, APA, ASA, Chicago, and many more in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and Open Office. In preparation for this workshop, please download Zotero to your computer and add the Zotero Connector extension to either Chrome or Firefox. Instructions available at http://www.zotero.org/download.
With Aric Haas & Carolyn Caffrey, University Library
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Learn the importance of honest and open communication with your research mentor such as discussing your goals and expectations, informing your mentor of your learning and communication preferences, setting realistic timelines, active listening, giving feedback and accepting constructive feedback, being consistent and reliable, and respecting your mentor’s time demand. Learn how a mentor/mentee relationship is a two-way street!
With Dr. Monique Turner, Department of Psychology and Aysa Monae Collins, OUR Office Assistant & Student Researcher
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Executive functions are a set of mental skills that help us plan, monitor, and successfully execute our goals. Examples of executive skills include working memory, task initiation, sustained attention, time management, flexibility, organization, and emotional control. This workshop is designed to explore how executive functioning impacts many aspects of life, including your role as a student. Come learn about your executive skill strengths/weaknesses and strategies to improve executive functioning.
With Dr. Katie Johnson, Student Psychological Services
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This workshop focuses on identifying graduate programs that fit your needs, collecting information and resources, steps to the application process, and expectations of graduate students.
With Daniel Noriega, CSUDH Graduate Recruiter, Department of Graduate Studies & Research
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Are you curious about publishing your research and scholarship? This workshop will provide you with an introduction to publication processes for a number of different types of publications. From creating and participating in undergraduate peer-reviewed research journals to publishing your work in non-academic contexts as a citizen scholar, this workshop will provide you with a general understanding of publishing academic work as well as strategies to get you started.
With Dana Ospina, CSUDH Librarian
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Learn how you can streamline your IRB experience at CSUDH! Topics to be discussed: What is an IRB?, historical and ethical background of the IRB process, navigating the IRB process to secure approval, and tips for successful IRB submissions
With Judith Aguirre, Research Compliance Officer, Department of Graduate Studies & Research
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Come take a walk through the basic statistical techniques used in SPSS! Quantitative data management and analysis are primary research skills. This workshop will help students understand how their data should be organized to perform basic descriptive and advanced analysis.
With Dr. Monique Turner, Department of Psychology
Interested in getting involved in research but don't know where to start? Looking for a faculty research mentor? Stop by to meet faculty members from all fields looking for student research assistants and representatives from the campus student research and scholar programs!
Sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Student Research Conference 2025
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Learn how to develop your CV for use in scholarship, fellowship, research opportunities and graduate school applications. Learn essential information on how to market your research skills and highlight your academic and professional experiences.
With Dr. Sonal Singhal, Department of Biology
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Learn about the application process for summer research internships such as REUs, SROPs. Learn how you can gain a paid research experience, develop skills to transition into a graduate program and build relationships with mentors and fellows.
With Dr. Erin McCauley, Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry
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NEED HELP APPLYING TO GRADUATE SCHOOL?
Join this info session to learn more about how IRT can support your graduate school journey!
Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (IRT)’s goal is to diversify the field of education by providing students of color and diverse scholars with FREE graduate school application support such as:
For any questions or accommodation needs, contact Juliana (Juju) Wong, Interim Recruitment & Alumni Programs Specialist at irtrecruits@gmail.com.
Learn more about IRT here: www.andover.edu/irt
Join the Office of Undergraduate Research for a workshop on how to sell your work by properly writing a well-developed abstract for any research paper! Be prepared to learn and understand what an abstract is, its relevance and importance, the basic content and structure, and the importance of following guidelines for research publications and conference presentations. Feel free to bring a digital draft (anything from a short paragraph to a full paragraph), as we will focus this session on editing. Facilitated by Dr. Monique Turner, Department of Psychology.
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The NSF GRFP is a fellowship program that directly supports students in various STEM fields including social science and STEM education. Each Fellowship provides 3-years of support during a 5-year fellowship period. For each of the 3 years of support, NSF provides a $34,000 stipend and $12,000 cost of education allowance to the graduate degree-granting institution of higher education. This workshop is especially for seniors who are applying to graduate school next year. An overview of the application process, tips for strengthening your application, and developing a timeline for productive writing and submission will be discussed.
Facilitated by: Dr. Sarah Lacy, OUR Interim Director
Interested in pursuing a PhD in the humanities field? Drop by the OUR to learn about the CSUDH Mellon Mays Program including their financial assistance, mentorship, research opportunities, graduate application support, and other activities that help foster intellectual, social and cultural growth!
Facilitated by Dr. Andrea Johnson, Mellon Mays Program Director
Interested in an MS, MA, or PhD? Thinking about your next steps after graduation? Stop by the OUR to learn more about the McNair Scholars Program and see if we are the right fit for you!
Facilitated by Aliza Potter, McNair Scholar
Please join us as Mr. Williams shares his experience as an undergraduate student researcher at CSUDH, his current research a nd graduate life at UCLA!
Learn how this program trains researchers at all stages of their career in substance abuse research, responsible conduct of research, and career advancement with a novel emphasis on community engagement and dissemination. SART provides in-person & online training in basic research methods, biostatistics, grant writing, and professional development.
Facilitated by Raven Bean, SART Program Coordinator
If you've ever wanted to get paid for a Master's or Ph.D. and do research abroad, please attend this session led by Dr. Sonja Lind, Study Abroad Programming & Marketing Coordinator at CSUDH. Co-presenters include Study Abroad Advisor Racheal Wangui and Fulbright Advisor Ormond Rucker. In this session, we'll talk about international research programs like DAAD (Germany), EPFL (Switzerland), Boren (worldwide), Fulbright (worldwide), and more. We'll also discuss ways you can find a graduate program in another country and ask for funding.
As a student researcher, managing coursework, exams, research projects, graduate school applications, employment and other external demands and challenges that are part of life, can become overwhelming for anyone! Join us to discover healthy ways to deal with stress and anxiety successfully. All students are welcome!
Facilitated by Dr. Sergio Mancilla, Student Psychological Services
Interested in pursuing a PhD in the biomedical sciences? Drop by the Office of Undergraduate Research to learn how you can receive 2-years of PAID hands on research experience, mentorship, a summer research internship, paid tuition & fees, travel and lab supplies funds and graduate school preparation!
Facilitated by Tigress Briggs-Wroten, OUR Specialist/RISE Program Manager
Interested in getting involved in research but don't know where to start? Stop by to meet faculty members from all fields looking for student research assistants and representatives from the campus student research and scholar programs!
Sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research and the Student Research Conference 2023
This workshop will provide you with essential information to begin crafting and drafting a compelling personal statement that accompanies your graduate school application!
Facilitated by Dr. Sarah Lacy, OUR Director
Are you looking for research in the science and health disciplines? This workshop will feature librarians discussing common research strategies for these fields including specialized databases and resources. We’ll also cover brainstorming and other keyword strategies.
Facilitated by Tessa Withorn & Maggie Clarke, CSUDH Librarians
Interested in an MS, MA, or PhD? Thinking about your next steps after graduation? Stop by the OUR to learn more about the McNair Scholars Program and see if we are the right fit for you!
Facilitated by Aliza Potter, McNair Scholar
Are you looking for research in the social science & humanities disciplines? This workshop will feature librarians discussing common research strategies for these fields including specialized databases and resources. We’ll also cover brainstorming and other keyword strategies.
Facilitated by Carolyn Caffrey & Maggie Clarke, CSUDH Librarians
Interested in pursuing a PhD in the humanities field? Drop by the OUR to learn about the CSUDH Mellon Mays Program including their financial assistance, mentorship, research opportunities, graduate application support, and other activities that help foster intellectual, social and cultural growth!
Facilitated by Dr. Andrea Johnson, Mellon Mays Program Director
Earning a graduate degree can be full of challenges and one of the toughest arrives before you even start! Before thinking about financing your graduate degree with student loans, learn how you can pay for grad school with funds you don't have to repay such as fellowships, scholarships, grants and assistantships!
Facilitated by Dr. Sarah Lacy, OUR Director
Are you an undergraduate student who face social, educational, or economic barriers to careers in STEM? Drop by the Office of Undergraduate Research to learn how LSAMP participants receive research support including graduate school prep, conference attendance, advising & tutoring, grad school application fee waivers and more!
Facilitated by Gaby Gomez-Dominguez, LSAMP Program Coordinator
If you're currently in the process of applying for the NSF GRFP and have a rough draft prepared, be sure to attend this session to have your application reviewed, receive expert advice and live feedback for a successful application submission!
Facilitated by Dr. Sheree Schrager, Dean of Graduate Studies & Research
Do you want students to contribute to your research? Do you lack resources to support their projects? There are many pots of money on campus to help support student researchers that faculty may not be familiar with and we will go over how to access them. There are also external funding sources faculty can apply to targeted at increasing undergraduate participation in research.
Sponsored by the Faculty Development Center and the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Drop by to learn about the various student programs within the Computer Science Department and the importance of research experience, publications and conference presentations for undergraduate students.
Facilitated by Drs. Bin Tang and Mohsen Beheshti, Department of Computer Science
Associate Professor, Oregon State University, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Philmus lab is focused on developing methods to discover, identify, and produce natural products from bacteria, with a focus on the Gram-negative photosynthetic cyanobacteria. This talk will focus on our work developing a heterologous expression host for cyanobacterial natural products and how this has led us to working with other bacteria.
As we all know, practice makes perfect! We invite all SACNAS presenters to schedule a time on Oct 25th for a mock presentation! Practice your presentation delivery in front of a small student/faculty audience and receive feedback!
Learn about the REU application process and how you can gain a paid research experience, develop skills to transition into a graduate program and build relationships with mentors and fellow interns!
Facilitated by Dr. Horace Crogman, Department of Physics
Are you curious about publishing your research and scholarship? This workshop will provide you with an introduction to publication processes for a number of different types of publications. From creating and participating in undergraduate peer-reviewed research journals to publishing your work in non-academic contexts as a citizen scholar, this workshop will provide you with a general understanding of publishing academic work as well as strategies to get you started.
Facilitated by Dan Ospina, CSUDH Librarian
This in-person workshop will teach students the basics of APA writing, conciseness, and integration of sources. Critical and abstract thinking will be discussed. Students will receive practice during the workshop and will receive live feedback. Students are encouraged to bring their own work for additional help.
Facilitated by Professor Monique Turner and the CSUDH Writing Center
Are you having trouble keeping track of your sources? This workshop will introduce you to a free software tool, Zotero, which can help you collect, organize, and cite your sources. Zotero allows you to easily generate in-text citations and bibliographies in MLA, APA, ASA, Chicago, and many more in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and Open Office. In preparation for this workshop, please download Zotero to your computer and add the Zotero Connector extension to either Chrome or Firefox.
Instructions available at http://www.zotero.org/download
Facilitated by Carolyn Caffrey, CSUDH Librarian
Are you an undergraduate student who face social, educational, or economic barriers to careers in STEM? Drop by the Office of Undergraduate Research to learn how LSAMP participants receive research support including graduate school prep, conference attendance, advising & tutoring, grad school application fee waivers and more!
Facilitated by Gaby Gomez-Dominguez, LSAMP Program Coordinator
This workshop will identify an overview of effective study strategies, including the importance of social environments that nurture one's study habits. The SQ3R method will be discussed and applied to multiple disciplines.
Facilitated by Professor Monique Turner, Department of Psychology
Interested in pursuing a PhD in the biomedical sciences? Drop by the Office of Undergraduate Research to learn how you can receive 2-years of PAID hands on research experience, mentorship, a summer research internship, paid tuition & fees, travel and lab supplies funds and graduate school preparation!
Facilitated by Tigress Briggs-Wroten, OUR Specialist/RISE Program Manager and Obi Onyekwere, Program Coordinator
Stop by to learn about the new SRC presentation categories and how to submit your research abstract through the new submission system.
Facilitated by the SRC 2023 Chair/Co-Chair.
The abstract submission deadline for the 2023 Student Research Conference is just around the corner (December 9th)! Join the Office of Undergraduate Research for a workshop on how to sell your work by properly writing a well-developed abstract for any research paper! Be prepared to learn and understand what an abstract is, its relevance and importance, the basic content and structure, and the importance of following guidelines for research publications and conference presentations. Feel free to bring a hardcopy of your abstract draft!
Facilitated by Professor Monique Turner, Department of Psychology
The RISE/U-RISE Programs and the Office of Undergraduate Research invites you to meet Dr. Corina Grigorescu Monagin! Dr. Monagin is the International Organizations Manager of the Biological Threat Reduction Program of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency within the Department of Defense and will be giving a talk entitled, “Public Health in Industry, Academia, and Government”! Come learn about the trajectory of her career and the differences in managing public health programs in various environments.
CSUDH’s annual Student Research Day is just around the corner! Join this workshop to learn tips on how to create effective poster and oral presentations for any research conference presentation. Your presentation is a continuation of your hard work and should be created successfully to showcase your research findings in a compelling way. Topics will include presentation content, organizational strategies, effective visual aids, and guidelines.
Facilitated by: Monique Turner, Steven Frieze and Erin Barrett, Department of Psychology
2022 Student Research Day (SRD) is fast-approaching and the Office of Undergraduate Research is here to prepare & help improve student presentation performance. Sign up for a "SRD Mock Presentation & Feedback Session". Students will present their work to a faculty-audience and receive direct feedback from faculty. This activity comes highly recommended for first-time presenters.
If you are interested in participating, please click on the link below to sign up by or before Thursday, FEBRUARY 3rd
Please direct questions/concerns to the Faculty Organizer, Monique Turner at mturner34@poscoop.com.
Student Research Day provides a unique opportunity and celebration for scholars to present their research or creative projects to the campus community. Participants are undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent alumni from all disciplines across campus. Your attendance is welcomed and strongly encouraged!
Learn how you can streamline your IRB experience at CSUDH!
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Facilitated by Judy Aguirre, Research Compliance Officer, Graduate Studies & Research
The CSUDH Department of Clinical Science and Office of Undergraduate Research presents...Dr. Jeffrey Golden, Director, Burns and Allen Research Institute, Vice Dean, Research and Graduate Education Pathology at Cedars-Sinai!
Dr. Golden will examine the role of data utilization and integration (Bioinformatics) in modern clinical diagnostics. The audience will gain an insight into the future of medicine and an approach to healthcare. Current and emerging opportunities for students in medical fields will also be discussed. Students are encouraged to attend!
Dr. David McIver is an Epidemiologist and Senior Research Manager at the Institute for Global Health Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco. In this presentation, Dr. McIver will discuss his career path to date, ranging from a post-doctoral fellowship, working in private industry, and now with a public university. Each of these milestones was an opportunity to use his skills gained through graduate school to pursue different avenues of research – from computer-based modeling and projects with pharmaceutical companies to trekking through remote jungles in Asia and Africa searching for new viruses. Dr. McIver will give his perspective on the different types of career opportunities that exist for scientists with post-graduate experience.
This workshop will provide you with essential information to begin crafting and drafting an effective personal statement that accompanies your graduate school application.
Facilitated by: Dr. Sarah Lacy, OUR Interim Director/Department of Anthropology
This workshop provides insight into the graduate admission process. Topics to be discussed are how to prepare for graduate school (i.e. summer internships, research experience, publication, etc.), strategies on searching for the best schools and faculty members that matches your research interest, best approaches for getting the best recommendation letters, tips on writing a great personal statement, and funding graduate school.
Facilitated by Dr. Donald Asher, of Asher Associates
As a student researcher, managing coursework, exams, research projects, graduate school applications, employment and other external demands and challenges that are part of life, can become overwhelming for anyone! Join in to discover healthy ways to deal with stress and anxiety successfully. All students are welcome!
Facilitated by: Dr. Sergio Mancilla, Student Psychological Services
Human viral pathogens evade host immunity in a variety of ways, one of which is through alteration of virus surface proteins that directly interact with host cell receptors, viral enzymes, and antibodies. These viral variants may exhibit differential abilities to bind and infect host cells, be processed by viral enzymes, and escape neutralizing antibodies, potentially promoting phenotypic changes that increase viral infectivity and/or pathogenesis. Advances in structural modeling capabilities allow for detailed studies of the structure-function relationships that result from genetic variation in viruses. Dr. Kari Debbink, Associate Scientist and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at John Hopkins University, will showcase how structural modeling has forwarded our understanding of norovirus antigenic variation, SARS-like coronavirus host range, and most recently, SARS-CoV2 pathogenesis.
Learn how to develop your CV for use in scholarships, fellowships, research opportunities and graduate school applications. Learn essential information on how to market your research skills and highlight your academic and professional experiences.
Facilitated by: Dr. Sarah Lacy, OUR Interim Director/Department of Anthropology
Come hear from a panel of your fellow peers and alumni as they discuss their undergraduate research experience at CSUDH, the importance of faculty mentorship, networking, presenting their research, graduate school preparation, as well as real-life obstacles they’ve faced. Students will give tips and advice on how to get started in undergraduate research and research funding opportunities!
Panel Moderated by: Dr. Alfredo Gonzalez, Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies
The NSF GRFP is a fellowship program that directly supports students in various STEM fields including social science and STEM education. Each Fellowship provides 3-years of support during a 5-year fellowship period. For each of the 3 years of support, NSF provides a $34,000 stipend and $12,000 cost of education allowance to the graduate degree-granting institution of higher education for each Fellow who uses the support in a fellowship year. This info session is especially for seniors who are applying to graduate school next year. An overview of the application process, tips for strengthening your application, and developing a timeline for productive writing and submission will be discussed.
GRFP application deadlines starts in October so NOW is the time to get started!
Facilitated by Dr. Sarah Lacy, OUR Interim Director/Department of Anthropology
The abstract submission deadline for Student Research Day is just around the corner (December 23rd)! Join the Office of Undergraduate Research for a virtual workshop on how to sell your work by properly writing a well-developed abstract for any research paper! Be prepared to learn and understand what an abstract is, its relevance and importance, the basic content and structure, and the importance of following guidelines for research publications and conference presentations. Facilitated by Ms. Monique Turner, MA, Department of Psychology.
The NSF-GRFP is a fellowship program that directly supports students in various STEM fields including social science and STEM education. Each Fellowship provides 3-years of support during a 5-year fellowship period. For each of the 3 years of support, NSF provides a $34,000 stipend and $12,000 cost of education allowance to the graduate degree-granting institution of higher education for each Fellow who uses the support in a fellowship year. This workshop is especially for seniors who are applying to graduate school next year. The workshop will provide an overview of the application process, tips for strengthening your application, and developing a timeline for productive writing and submission. The deadline for GRFP applications starts October 18th,so NOW is the time to get started! Facilitated by Dr. Sarah Lacy, Department of Anthropology.
For more information: http://www.nsfgrfp.org/
Important deadlines: http://www.nsfgrfp.org/applicants/important-dates/
This workshop will cover how PhD programs in the STEM and biomedical sciences fields work, funding and a preparation timeline, including when to take the GRE, writing your personal statement, research statement & CV; discussion on career pathways that open up to PhD recipients, including current average salaries in academia, industry, and government, reaching out to faculty who you’re interested in doing your PhD with; volunteering/working in a research lab as early as possible. The content for this workshop applies to students in the STEM and Biomedical Science fields, but anyone from any field is welcome to join.
Facilitated by Dr. Erin McCauley, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Are you looking for research in the science and health disciplines? This workshop will feature librarians discussing common research strategies for these fields including specialized databases and resources. We’ll also cover brainstorming and other keyword strategies.
Facilitated by Tessa Withorn & Maggie Clarke, University Library
Are you looking for research in the social science and humanities disciplines? This workshop will feature librarians discussing common research strategies for these fields including specialized databases and resources. We’ll also cover brainstorming and other keyword strategies.
Facilitated by Hannah Lee & Maggie Clarke, University Library
The School of Biological Sciences at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is hosting a virtual Diversity Recruitment Event scheduled for September 17 and 18, at 1pm to 5 pm. Undergraduate and graduate students from minority groups underrepresented in STEM are invited to learn about their educational programs, hear from faculty about cutting-edge research, and meet current graduate students and post-docs.
Join in to learn about their PhD graduate program, summer undergraduate research program, and postdoctoral program! Research programs include: Cancer, Neuroscience, Genomics, Plant Biology, and Quantitative Biology. Register by September 15th.
Increase your odds of getting into your dream graduate program! Securing impressive letters of recommendation may have the power to sway the admissions committee in your favor, so don’t underestimate it! This workshop will cover: Who should write your letters, who would write the BEST letter, when to ask and how to ask for a letter, what the letter should include, what pieces of information to provide your recommender, and when to send reminders about your letters.
Facilitated by Dr. Sarah Lacy, Department of Anthropology
Learn about PhD and MD/PhD Education and Summer Research Opportunities at the University of Texas Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
Facilitated by Dr. Nancy Street, UT Southwestern
Submitting your graduate school applications is such a relief – but what comes next can be just as critical. Join us to find out the next steps to take once hitting that submit button! This workshop will cover how to prep for grad school interviews, a detailed overview of how PhD programs work, including rotations, picking a PI, teaching assistantships vs. research assistantships, and what the comprehensive/qualification exams are all about. The content for this workshop applies to students in the STEM and Biomedical Science fields, but anyone from any field is welcome to join.
Facilitated by Dr. Erin McCauley, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Get ready, Get set, Go! Learn how to find an undergraduate research experience that is right for you. This workshop will cover how to find a faculty research mentor to work with and the first steps on getting started in research. Learn the importance of becoming an undergraduate researcher, how to find a research mentor, how to develop an email to contact potential research mentors and finding funded student research programs and opportunities on campus.
Facilitated by Monique Turner, MA, Department of Psychology
Are you having trouble keeping track of your sources? This workshop will introduce you to a free software tool, Zotero, which can help you collect, organize, and cite your sources. Zotero allows you to easily generate in-text citations and bibliographies in MLA, APA, ASA, Chicago, and many more in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and Open Office. In preparation for this workshop, please download Zotero to your computer and add the Zotero Connector extension to either Chrome or Firefox. Instructions available at http://www.zotero.org/download
Facilitated by Aric Haas, University Library
Learn about the REU application process and how you can gain a paid research experience, develop skills to transition into a graduate program and build relationships with mentors and fellow interns!
Facilitated by Dr. Horace Crogman, Department of Physics
Join us for a virtual informal talk to discuss research career paths through science, graduate school and what you can do with a PhD. Find out what research is taking place at Berkeley and in Dr. Garcia’s research group. Ask questions about how to best navigate your own scientific career!
Facilitated by Dr. Hernan Garcia, UC Berkeley
Are you curious about publishing your research and scholarship? This workshop will provide you with an introduction to publication processes for a number of different types of publications. From creating and participating in undergraduate peer-reviewed research journals to publishing your work in non-academic contexts as a citizen scholar, this workshop will provide you with a general understanding of publishing academic work as well as strategies to get you started.
Facilitated by Dana Ospina, University Library
This workshop will cover topics on choosing the best program for you, navigating the admissions process, crafting a compelling application, interviewing with faculty, and applying for fellowships and funding opportunities.
Facilitated by Drs. Philip Vieira and Sarah Lacy, Department of Psychology
Learn the importance of honest and open communication with your research mentor such as discussing your goals and expectations, informing your mentor of your learning and communication preferences, setting realistic timelines, active listening, giving feedback and accepting constructive feedback, being consistent and reliable, and respecting your mentor’s time demand. Learn how a mentor/mentee relationship is a two-way street!
Facilitated by Monique Turner, MA, Department of Psychology
UCLA Graduate Programs in Bioscience is proud to host the fifth annual UCLA Virtual Science Ph.D. Graduate Fair at UCLA! In light of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, this event will consist of a virtual graduate fair. Participants will have a chance to meet representatives of various STEM graduate Ph.D. programs and learn about individual programs, research opportunities, funding, and campus resources. The Fair is meant to provide an opportunity for prospective students to network with UCLA faculty/staff prior to applying to a graduate program.
Students from CSU, HBCU, Tribal Land, and Hispanic and Minority Serving institutions are highly encouraged to attend.
Join this workshop to learn tips on how to create effective poster and oral presentations. CSUDH’s annual Student Research Conference is just around the corner! Your presentation is a continuation of your hard work and should be created successfully to showcase your research findings in a compelling way. Topics will include presentation content, organizational strategies, and effective visual aids, meeting poster guidelines and preparing a 2-3 minute pitch.
Dr. De Leon will be sharing his experience as a CSUDH undergraduate researcher and how he successfully survived graduate school at USC to becoming a Hanna H. Gray Postdoctoral Fellow at Yale University.
This Math and English Workshop is designed to increase students’ English, analytical and mathematics proficiency and to polish knowledge already attained in required English and math classes. Improvement will be reflected in coursework, as well as GRE scores, making students more competitive and prepared for graduate school. Many graduate programs are waiving the GRE requirement. However, this is not the case for all programs. We strongly advise you to not pick a graduate program just because they are not requiring the GRE. Choose programs because you find them fascinating and a great fit for your educational plan and apply. If that means you have to take the GRE, then do it! Don't limit yourself.
Please join us as Ms. Turner shares her experience as a CSUDH RISE undergraduate researcher and her current graduate life at Alliant International University.
As student researchers, managing coursework, exams, research projects, graduate school applications, employment and other external demands and challenges that are part of life, can become overwhelming for anyone! Join in to discover healthy ways to deal with stress successfully. All students are welcome!
This workshop will provide you with essential information to begin crafting and drafting an effective statement of purpose that accompanies your graduate school application. Come prepared to start writing!
Learn how to develop your undergraduate or graduate CV for use in scholarship, fellowship, research opportunities and graduate school applications. Learn essential information on how to market your research skills and highlight your academic and professional experiences.
This workshop provides much insight into the graduate admission process. Topics to be discussed are how to prepare for graduate school (i.e. summer internships, research experience, publication, etc.), strategies on searching for the best schools and faculty members that matches your research interest, best approaches for getting the best recommendation letters, tips on writing a great personal statement, and funding graduate school.
Learn about PhD and MD/PhD Education and Summer Research Opportunities at the University of Texas Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
Experience the opportunity to hear dynamic speakers, exclusive time with graduate recruiters, graduate school preparation and professional development workshops hosted throughout the day covering topics related to graduate admissions and best practices for succeeding in graduate school.
Sample Questions for Graduate School Recruiters: