Undergraduate Research Workshop Series

Finding a Research Mentor

Are you interested in conducting research? Not sure how to locate a faculty member to work with? Watch this video to learn how to find and approach a faculty member for a research position.

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Finding a Research Mentor

A short presentation on best practices for identifying and contacting a research mentor, as well as several resources for research internships and fellowships.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Workshop

SURF is a research fellowship program that offers undergraduate students a $4000 stipend to work for 10 weeks on research on campus in the summer. Applications are open to all Tech undergraduates who have at least one semester remaining after the summer. 

Virtual advising hours with SURF Program Coordinator, Dr. Rob Handler, will take place on Zoom on the following dates and times:


Academic and Conference Poster Workshop

The Van Pelt and Opie Library is hosting a workshop session that will cover effective poster design, poster development resources, how to print your poster, and poster presentation tips. This workshop is open to the campus community, and will be held in-person with a recording made available afterward for those unable to attend. 

Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Library East Reading Room


Research Poster Practice Workshop

Join us for a lightening round of research presentations. Practice your poster talk and get valuable feedback.

Date: TBD. Offered in the spring in anticipation of the Undergraduate Research & Scholarship Symposium. 


Additional Options

Van Pelt and Opie Library also offers additional sessions throughout the academic year - check their schedule for more details.