The Situating Your Research Series emphasizes knowledge and skills that benefit students in the display and articulation of their undergraduate research experiences. By participating in this series, students have opportunities to:
- Critically evaluate extant literature and research
- Create a narrative about their research
- Design a poster that reflects their research
- Build relationships with students and staff at Ohio State
The series is open to students of all levels who have an interest in building their skills and knowledge of undergraduate research at Ohio State. For more workshops, see our full listing of new and current undergraduate student researcher workshops.
Session 1
Building relationships with faculty mentors
Date and time TBD
Session 2
Preparing for the 3MT Workshop
October 6th, 12pm-3pm
Kuhn Honors & Scholars House, Room 201 (Classroom)
Session facilitated by Kylee Risinger-O'Malley, Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry
Prepare for the 3 Minute Thesis competition with support from the Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry Office! In this interactive workshop, students will have the opportunity to practice their presentations, receive constructive feedback and tips for communicating their research effectively, and build confidence in delivering their three-minute thesis to a general audience.
Session 3
Crafting a Competitive Graduate School Application
October 8th, 10am-11am
Virtual
Session facilitated by Ana Berríos Allison, Buckeye Commons.
This session will walk you through the application process for graduate school. Learn the tips, tricks, and best practices for putting forward your strongest application.
Session 4
Summer Research Opportunities
November 4th, 11am-12pm
Virtual
Session facilitated by Ashley Ostroot, Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry; Courtney Gandy & Divya Alamuri, Undergraduate Fellowship Office
This workshop, presented in collaboration with Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry (UR&CI) and Undergraduate Fellowships & Opportunities (UFO), will introduce students to summer research opportunities, funding, fellowships, and strategies for finding and applying to programs that fit their interests and goals. Students will leave with practical resources and next steps for pursuing a summer research experience.