Office of Undergraduate Research Professional Development Series

Join Doctors Conā Marshall, Assistant Professor of American Religions & Religion and Classics, and Jean Pedersen, Professor of History, to learn how to write effectively and confidently. Sharpen those writing skills!

Join Doctors Anne Meyer, Associate Professor of Biology, and Megan Falsetta, Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, SMD, to learn how to write effectively and confidently. Sharpen those writing skills!

Speaking Fellows Maddi Kim and Aurora Rahman from WSAP (Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program) will show you how to read your audience and learn how to convey your research in the most effective manner possible.

What is a fellowship? Am I eligible? How do I find a list? Is there someone to help me with my application?
Get these questions answered when you attend this session with Belinda Redden, Director of the Student Fellowships Office, and Dr. Juliet Sullivan, Fellowships Advisor. Hear from a panel of undergrads who have successfully applied to a variety of fellowships.

Dr. Dana Boebinger, Postdoctoral Fellow in the Norman-Haignere Lab at URMC, shares her approach to creating a research poster for STEM audiences. What information is included in your template, which layouts and color schemes work best, the best balance of images and text, and what pitfalls to stay away from in your design. This is one of our highest rated sessions!

Dr. Emily Rendek, Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research, shares her approach to creating a research poster for audiences in the Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines. What information is included in your template, which layouts and color schemes work well, the best balance of images and text, and what pitfalls to stay away from in your design. This is one of our highest rated sessions!

How do I know which conference to attend? Do I go to the breakout sessions? How do I network at a conference? What are some of the pitfalls of attending conferences? Join Emily Rendek, Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research, as she shares tips and insights about how to make the most of attending professional conferences.

Presented by Dr. Darren Lipomi, Chair, Department of Chemical and Sustainability Engineering, this information session will equip you with the skills you need to stay on top tasks and also communicate effectively with those you work closely with.

Join Aisling Sive, Director of Admissions and Enrollment, GEPA (Graduate Admission and Postdoctoral Affairs) along with a graduate student panel to learn the ins and outs of the application process. Come prepared with questions!

Join co-presenters Michelle Vogl, Director of Admissions, URochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, and Jonathan Bratt, Career Advisor, Gwen M. Greene Center for Career Education and Connections, and learn the ins and outs of this application process.

Learn how to create and contribute to a safe research space.
Join us as Sonya Hadrigan, Associate Vice President for Research Integrity, ORISE (Office of Research Integrity, Stewardship, and Ethics) shares insights and tips.