Workshops

Research Skills and Education Series

Students Encouraged to Attend Summer Research and Creative Experience Expo

By Jesi Jones-Bowman Jan 26, 2022

The Summer Research and Creative Experience Expo gives students from all majors, backgrounds and skill levels the chance to learn about research and creative opportunities available both on- and off-campus, with particular focus on opportunities that are available this coming summer term. From noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, around the Gatton Student Center Social Staircase, students can discover the diversity of research and creative work conducted at UK, network with research faculty and staff, learn about mentored summer research and creative opportunities, and gather information on fellowship opportunities.

Writing a Research Proposal Workshop

Feb 17, 2022, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

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.

Abstract Writing Workshop

Mar 23, 2022, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

This 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 OUR Ambassadors.

Workshop: Creating Posters + Presentations

Creating Posters + Presentations Workshop

Apr 7, 2022, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

This engaging and informative workshop is designed to assist students that are presenting their research either via poster or oral presentation format in the creative poster and presentation design process. Workshop includes handouts and worksheets.

Effectively Communicate Your Research Alicia Gregory February 22, 2022

How to Effectively Communicate your Research

Feb 22, 2022, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Interested in improving your ability to effectively communicate your research? Then be sure to join OUR's upcoming workshop, "How to Effectively Communicate Your Research," lead by UK Research Communications Director Alicia Gregory. Effective communication is essential to maximizing the impact of your research.

SSC Application Workshop February 1, 2022 6 pm virtual

Sustainability Fellowship Application Workshop

Feb 1, 2022, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Are you applying for a Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship? Join us for a Proposal Writing Workshop and review previously funded Sustainability Fellowship proposals, go over proposal requirements, ask your questions & more!

Poster Design Workshop

Feb 8, 2022, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Create effective and engaging research posters! Let our Undergraduate Research Ambassadors help walk you through the poster making process - emphasizing poster design principles, layouts/formats, understanding your audience, and evaluating a poster. We will discuss designing an oral presentation. Also, get useful peer-to-peer feedback, too!

UK Research Lunch & Learn Workshop

Dec 1, 2021, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Join the OUR team on Wednesday, Dec. 1 @ 12PM for the Vice President for Research's Lunch & Learn workshop live on Zoom. Hear from OUR's faculty director, Dr. Chad Risko, as well as three undergraduate research students.

Abstract Writing Workshop

Sep 14, 2021, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Human Research Ethics: What to Know Before You Begin

Oct 5, 2021, 5:00 – 6:30 PM

WORKSHOP SERIES -- Human Research Ethics: What to Know Before You Begin is presented by the UK Office of Research Integrity and will provide a general overview of the responsible conduct of research (RCR) for the scientist and scholar. Learn about the four common values associated with the responsible conduct of research and why it is critical in your research and creative scholarship to apply these values to your work.

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