Workshops

Research Skills and Education Series

Writing a Strong Research Proposal

Feb 6, 2025, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Writing a Research Proposal Workshop Don't let an unpolished proposal hold you back from a research experience! Your research proposal is the heart of your application. This workshop will teach you the basics of writing a successful proposal. Start early so that you have time to incorporate faculty feedback.

Workshop: Abstract Writing

Feb 18, 2025, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Abstract Writing Workshop is designed to help students prepare professional, succinct, and convincing abstracts. The abstract writing workshop includes information on: What exactly is an abstract? How do I write one? What information do I include? What information do I exclude? Join us for a fun and engaging Abstract Writing Workshop hosted by the Undergraduate Research Ambassadors. Open to all UK students. Appropriate for all disciplines.

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How To Write a Strong Personal Statement Workshop

Jan 23, 2025, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Applying for a research award? Join us for tips on how to strengthen your application materials. Some upcoming awards include: CURE Fellowship Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Info Session

Jul 16, 2024, 12:00 – 12:45 PM

Summer Research Workshop Series Co-hosted by the UK Office of Nationally Competitive Awards Are you planning to pursue a graduate degree in STEM? Are you a first-year STEM student? If so, you may be eligible for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program, which provides funding for 3 years of grad school!

Workshop: Abstract Writing

Oct 10, 2024, 5:15 – 6:00 PM

How To Write a Strong Personal Statement Workshop

Jan 16, 2024, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Applying for a research award? Join us for tips on how to strengthen your application materials. Some upcoming awards include: Beckman Scholars Program CURE Fellowship Sustainability Summer Research Fellowships

Info Session: Aperture UK Journal of Undergraduate Research

Dec 6, 2023, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

NEW! Aperture: University of Kentucky’s Journal of Undergraduate Research officially launches and YOU can join the team! Learn how you can get involved with Aperture’s Student Editorial Board and Committees! The information session is open to all students, faculty, and staff and will include information about the research journal and committees.

Creating Posters and Presentations Workshop

Workshop: Research Poster Design

Mar 26, 2024, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Research Poster Design Workshop Create effective and engaging research posters! The Poster Design workshop supports the creation and presentation of a research poster. Workshop emphasizes poster design principles, appropriate sections for a research poster, presenting your poster, understanding your audience, and evaluating posters while applying the design principles discussed. Are you presenting your research at NCUR, Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars, or another upcoming conference/symposium? We're here to help.

Writing a Strong Research Proposal

Feb 1, 2024, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Abstract Writing Workshop

Feb 28, 2024, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Abstract Writing Workshop is designed to help students prepare professional, succinct, and convincing abstracts. The abstract writing workshop includes information on: What exactly is an abstract? How do I write one? What information do I include? What information do I exclude? Join us for a fun and engaging Abstract Writing Workshop hosted by the Undergraduate Research Ambassadors. Open to all UK students. Appropriate for all disciplines.

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