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Office of Undergraduate Research

Workshops

These workshops are open to all students, regardless of major, research interest, or prior/current research experience.

Summer 2025

We invite you to develop your skills further, and to round out your educational and research experience at NC State by joining us and our colleagues at the following workshops. For students currently funded by the OUR, the professional development workshops are pre-approved for meeting your professional development activity requirement.

Many of these workshops are located in one of the East Learning Labs, or the South Learning Lab in D.H. Hill Jr. Library (not far from the Office of Undergraduate Research). Please see the linked maps to help find the rooms.

Note: Because DH Hill Library is closed for the 2025 summer, our summer workshops will be held via zoom. Participants will need to log in with their Unity ID.

Registration for OUR-Hosted Professional Development Workshops is open.

For students currently funded by the OUR, you must have your camera on during the entire workshop to receive credit.

  • Starting Off on the Right Foot in Research: May 20, 2025 9:00-10:30 a.m. Zoom (Starting Off)
    • Learn how to set yourself up for success in an undergraduate research experience. The Office of Undergraduate Research will cover discussing expectations with your mentor, communication skills, time and data management best practices, and cover some of the common pitfalls of young researchers.
  • How to Write a Research Paper: May 27, 2025 9:00-10:30 a.m. Zoom (Research Paper)
    • Join the Office of Undergraduate Research for a workshop that will cover the different sections of research papers and give guidance on how to start drafting your own manuscript. Additional resources for undergraduate writers and future publishers will be shared.
  • How to Create a Research Poster: June 3, 2025 9:00-10:30 a.m. Zoom (Research Poster)
    • The Office of Undergraduate Research will offer a webinar to teach participants how to craft a research poster and will provide research presentation resources. The workshop will also cover drafting abstracts as part of the submission process for presenting your research. Participants will be guided through the application process for the Summer Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium.
  • Responsible Conduct of Research (Part 1): June 10, 2025 9:00-10:30 a.m. Zoom (RCR Part 1)
    • The Office of Undergraduate Research will offer opportunities for undergraduates to complete their Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training. Participants will be guided through discussions on the key topics of conducting research in an ethical and responsible manner. You must attend parts 1 and 2 of the training to earn RCR training credit.
  • Responsible Conduct of Research (Part 2): June 17, 2025 9:00-10:30 a.m. Zoom (RCR Part 2)
    • This workshop is a continuation of Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Part 1. The Office of Undergraduate Research is sharing an opportunity specifically designed for undergraduates to complete their RCR training. Participants will be guided through discussions of more key topics of conducting research in an ethical and responsible manner. Both parts 1 and 2 must be attended in order to earn RCR training credit.
  • Best Practices in Leadership: June 24, 2025 9:00-10:30 a.m. Zoom (Leadership)
    • Join the Office of Undergraduate Research for a discussion of data-driven guidance for becoming effective leaders in research and beyond.
  • Applying for Scholarships and Fellowships: July 1, 2025 9:00-10:30 a.m. Zoom (Scholarships)
    • Learn how to find, plan for and apply to scholarships and fellowships that can support your continued research and education.
  • Applying to Graduate School: July 8, 2025 9:00-10:30 a.m. Zoom (Graduate School)
    • Come learn the key steps to finding and applying to graduate school.
  • SCADS Graduate Student Panel (please register): July 16, 2025 3:00-4:00 p.m. Fitts-Woolard Hall Room 2331 on Centennial Campus (near Hunt Library)
    • Undergraduate students in all fields who are thinking about going to graduate school are invited to a panel discussion with STEM and STEM-adjacent graduate students from various universities who are conducting research at NC State this summer. Panelists will share their varied experiences related to applying for and attending grad school and the steps to take after graduate school. Co-hosted with the Laboratory for Analytic Sciences.   

Don’t see one you think belongs here? Let us know (undergraduate-research@ncsu.edu)!

For students currently funded by the OUR, below are some possible options to fulfill your program requirement beyond OUR-hosted workshops, you are also encouraged to explore other options. You will need to attend pre-approved, in-person events, and photo-document your attendance to receive credit. Email Mr. Simpson at cksimpso@ncsu.edu for approval (be sure to include the link to the event).

To find other potential professional development activities, check out the University Events Calendar and utilize the different filters in your search.

These weekly zoom workshops cover a range of the commonly asked questions regarding how to find undergraduate research opportunities and how to get started. There will be time for Q&A at the end.

For students currently funded by the OUR, these workshops do not count toward your professional development activity requirement.

Registration for How to Get Started in Research Workshops: (Please note: There is currently only one instance open, but more will be announced over the next few weeks.)

  • Wednesday, June 4, 2025 1:00-2:00 p.m.
  • Friday, June 20, 2025 10:00-11:00 p.m.
  • Monday, July 14, 2025 3:00-4:00 p.m.
  • Friday, August 1, 2025 12:00-1:00 p.m.

The OUR is here to help you prepare your research oral and poster presentations! Join us as you are getting ready to present at one of the many opportunities on- and off-campus for students to showcase their hard work. We’re also happy to help you one-on-one, and can point you towards additional opportunities to present.

For students currently funded by the OUR, these workshops do not count toward your professional development activity requirement.

Registration for Research Presentation Support Workshops is currently closed, please check back in August for new occurrences.

The OUR is here to help you prepare your abstracts in preparation for your research oral and poster presentations! Join us as you are getting ready to present at one of the many opportunities on- and off-campus for students to showcase their hard work. We’re also happy to help you one-on-one, and can point you towards additional opportunities to present.

For students currently funded by the OUR, these workshops do not count toward your professional development activity requirement.

Registration for How to Write an Abstract Sessions is currently closed, please check back in August for new occurrences.

These sessions provide key information on applying for Project Supply Grant funding. Applicants must attend one full help session prior to submitted their first applications. Once this requirement is met, applicants may continue to submit applications in the future without attending additional help sessions.

For students currently funded by the OUR, these workshops do not count toward your professional development activity requirement.

Registration for Project Supply Grant Help Sessions is currently closed, please check back in September for new occurrences.

Recurring Workshop Topics

Application Processes, Crafting Personal Statements, Discussing Research on Resumes, Campus Resources for Applicants, Introductions to Graduate School and Industry Positions

Management and Leadership Skills, Working as Part of a Team, Supporting High Performance

Oral and Poster Presentations, Engaging Different Communities, Translating Your Jargon, Storytelling, Data Visualization

Using R, Working with ArcGIS, Data Management in Google Sheets, AI Tools, Data Visualization

Participating in Conferences, Networking, Dealing with Failure and Imposter Syndrome, Library Resources, Publishing, Ethics, Approaching Faculty and Other Mentors

Approaching Faculty and Other Mentors, What is Reseach, Types of Research, Getting Started

Types of Research, Summer Opportunities, Research Abroad, Self-Guided Research

Please email any questions you have to the office at undergraduate-research@ncsu.edu. If any of the following are true, we are especially excited to hear from you:

  • You have a suggestion for an OUR workshop topic.
  • You would like to present a research-related workshop for the OUR (or have yours listed on our site).
  • You would like the OUR to deliver a workshop for your class or group (or collaborate on developing one).

NC State is committed to providing an inclusive environment and, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event. Please direct accommodation requests to 919-513-0095.