2025-2026 Workshops Page
Our workshops have been formatted to provide students with a space to gain tools for getting involved in research at Oregon State University. Each of our workshops are tailored to help students at the beginning, middle, and beyond their research journeys.
Interested in having us present a workshop for you?
Fall Term Workshops
URSA Engage Informational
Join us for our URSA Engage Informational workshop where we help first year students, second year students, and transfer students in their first year with navigating the URSA Engage project summaries, reaching out to faculty mentors, and preparing to apply for the URSA Engage Program.
4:00-5:00pm PT
Monday., October 13th (LINC 200)
Research Ready
Research is for everyone! Join our Research Ready workshop to learn the essential steps to immerse yourself in research or creative projects. We will help guide you through the process of identifying a faculty mentor and explore the array of resources available for emerging student researchers.
4:00-5:00pm PT
Winter Term Workshops
Creating Your Virtual Symposium Presentation Workshop
Are you presenting at the Virtual Research Symposium? Join us to learn how to create a polished, pre-recorded presentation for Canvas. We'll walk through best practices for recording your talk, organizing your content, and uploading your materials to the symposium site.
4:00-5:00pm PT
Mon., January 12th (Strand 340)
Finding and Securing your Next Undergraduate Research Internship
This workshop will guide students on their research internship journey, equipping them with essential strategies and insights to successfully navigate the search process. This workshop will cover key strategies for identifying opportunities and crafting applications to be a successful candidate when applying.
4:00-5:00pm PT
Wed., January 21st (LINC 268)
Getting the most from undergraduate research (GTMFUR)
Join us for our GTMFUR workshop to learn how to navigate the mentor-mentee relationship. Within this topic we'll cover some of the common situations that undergraduate researchers may find themselves in and provide tips on how to navigate them.
4:00-5:00pm PT
Spring Term Workshops
Poster and Presentation Workshop
Our Poster and Presentation Workshop is your guide to excel at the annual Spring Presentation Symposium. Join us and gain expertise in crafting impactful research presentations and posters, navigating the poster printing process, and honing your elevator pitch.
5:00-6:30pm PT
Tues., April 21st (Library Autzen Room)
Unable to attend in person? Check out our pre-recorded workshops here!
Check out our Research Ready workshop to learn the essential steps to immerse yourself in research or creative projects. We will help guide you through the process of identifying a faculty mentor and explore the array of resources available for emerging student researchers.
Check out our GTMFUR workshop to learn how to navigate the mentor-mentee relationship. Within this topic we'll cover some of the common situations that undergraduate researchers may find themselves in and provide tips on how to navigate them.
Our Poster and Elevator Pitch Workshop is your guide to excel at the annual Spring Poster Symposium. Join us and gain expertise in crafting impactful research posters, navigating the printing process, and honing your elevator pitch.