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
Crafting Statements of Purpose
October 24 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: Kuhn Honors and Scholars House (Room 201)
220 W 12th Ave
Taking your research experience to the next level, whether applying to grants, scholarships, grad school, or employment opportunities, requires being able to write and speak concisely about your research experience and how it fits into your bigger plans. This workshop will focus on a process of reflection on your goals and experience, and how to communicate that effectively.
Session 2
Showcasing Research On Your CV for Graduate School
November 14 2025, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: Kuhn Honors & Scholars House (Room 201)
220 W 12th Ave
This presentation will cover components of a strong resume and guidance on effectively adding research experience to your document. You will have an opportunity to reflect on your own research and apply what you’ve learned.
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the components of an effective resume.
- Reflect on research experience and identify transferable skills and personal contributions.
- Learn how to describe experience using action-oriented impact statements.
Coming soon...
More sessions will be announced soon
Additional Situating Your Research series workshops will be held in Spring 2026.
Future topics include:
- Writing abstracts
- Presenting scholarly work
- Creating and presenting your research poster