The Undergraduate Research Center is pleased to host several special events during this week to highlight undergraduate research and creative activity opportunities for new and returning UC Davis undergraduate students.
If you are a campus organization or department that would like to have the URC promote your research-related event (open house, presentation, workshop, tour) please provide your event information on our Research Event Form.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH RESOURCE FAIR
Thursday, October 12
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Student Community Center, MPR
Save the date for this great opportunity to meet faculty and sponsored
research programs staff to learn about research opportunities!
The program is coming soon!
URC OPEN HOUSE:
We invite you to come and meet and chat with our URC staff and enjoy some light refreshments, swag, and a raffle for gift card prizes!
Monday, October 9
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Student Community Center, Rm 2300
MAXIMIZING YOUR RESEARCH CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE: 5 STRATEGIES TO EXCEL + POSTER PRESENTATION TIPS
Tuesday, October 10
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Student Community Center, Room D
This workshop is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who may be first-time conference attendees. Learn how to enjoy this valuable upcoming experience with key travel tips, poster research competition strategies, networking preparation, and how to navigate large-scale career and graduate student expos.
Presenter: Diana Lizarraga works at UC Berkeley as E&I Executive Director & is also a UC Davis Educational Leadership Grad Student. Diana has taught research poster design for over 20 years and has served as a poster judge at several conferences. She also has attended and organized several student groups to present at statewide and national research conferences. Diana is also a UC Davis alum of McNair, NSF CAMP, MURALS, CALESS, and EOP and she enjoys sharing her expertise with students.
PROVOST'S UNDERGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP INFO SESSION AND Q&A
Tuesday, October 10
5:10 - 6:00 pm
Student Community Center, Room E
The Provost’s Undergraduate Fellowship (PUF) supports undergraduate students doing research or creative projects under the guidance of UC Davis faculty members. Students from all discipline areas are eligible to apply. Interested in doing a more independently designed project? Come learn about the PUF application process, get tips, and ask questions!
HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN RESEARCH WORKSHOP (All majors welcome!)
Wednesday, October 11
4:10 - 5:00 pm
Student Community Center, Room D
Learn about research and creative activities at UC Davis and get advice and tips on how to navigate toward a research experience at UC Davis! Q&A follows the workshop presentation!
But wait… There’s more…
LAB TOURS | October 16-20, 2023
In partnership with the UC Davis Core Lab Facilities, we are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive opportunity to tour a lab facility! Students will learn about state-of-the-art technologies in core facilities through guided tours and interactive sessions. We aim to give student participants valuable insights into cutting-edge research and technological advancements in various STEM disciplines. Spaces are limited. Registration closes on October 12th.
See the LAB TOURS PDF for more information and click on the links to sign up. Or find it here in Box: https://ucdavis.box.com/s/q0tldxutd8r3za70agsbcyweg2y9s9l5