Upcoming Events
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Past Events
What? How to Present Your Research
When? Thursday, April 11th, 2024. 11 AM-12PM
Where? CULC 423
Why? Come hone your research presentation skills! Whether you're preparing to present at an upcoming event (like the Undergraduate Research Symposium) or just want to learn more about how to better present your research, this event is for you! This is a great opportunity to see some of the amazing research posters our ambassadors have created.
What? Spring 2024 Undergraduate Research Fair
When? Thursday, April 18th, 2024. 11 AM-1PM
Where? Ford Environmental Science & Technology Building Atrium
Why? Join us for an afternoon of engaging in amazing research by undergraduate students. Undergraduate researchers are welcome to present their work. Research groups also have opportunities to recruit students and share openings. Attendees can learn about all the cool work going on in the undergraduate research world at Georgia Tech. If you are a researcher, this is an incredible opportunity to showcase your work!
Interested in presenting your research? Follow this link to sign up for undergraduate research oral and poster presentations. Deadline to sign up: April 14th, 2024 at 11:59 PM.
What? Well-being for Researchers
When? Thursday, March 7th, 2024. 11 AM-12PM
Where? CULC 423
Why? Join us for an open conversation over lunch on building systems of care and support for the undergraduate research community. We want to learn how URA can facilitate your involvement with research, and help you take care of yourself and others in your community.
What? URA's Computational Tools and Techniques in Research Workshop
When? Thursday, February 15th, 2024. 6 PM-7:30PM
Where? Exhibition Hall, Centennial Room
Why? Join URA's Computational Tools and Techniques in Research workshop, where attendees can learn practical computational techniques and software tools from our ambassadors to advance their research skills. We hope everyone can learn something outside their research experience and majors to improve their effectiveness in the lab. The event will occur in a round table format where people can choose from the different tutorials to match their interests.
What? Navigating Barriers to Inclusion in Research
When? Thursday, February 22nd, 2024. 11 AM - 12 PM
Where? Exhibition Hall, Home Park Room
Why? In honor of Black History Month, we are hosting an event to have important conversations about systemic and institutional barriers to being involved in undergraduate research. The event welcomes everyone in the Georgia Tech community to understand challenges and work towards a more diverse and equitable research space. We will have a panel of amazing scholars (faculty and researchers) from minoritized backgrounds to speak about how they navigate everyday challenges in research. We will also discuss what immediate steps we can take to make Tech's undergraduate research scene more just and welcoming to minoritized students- specifically, Black, Indigenous and Latine students. There will be food!
What? Spring 2024 Research Open House
When? Thursday, January 25th, 2024. 11AM-12:30PM
Where? CULC 423
Why? At the Research Open House, the Undergraduate Research Ambassadors will present their research, along with a presentation from the CommLab. We will discuss research opportunities, writing resources and more! There will be a panel at the end for questions.
What? 2023 Fall Research Fair
When? Monday, November 27th, 2023. 5PM-7PM
Where? Exhibition Hall, Midtown Ballroom
Why? This event offers a night of research where students can present their work, labs can share about their group and current openings, and attendees can explore the field of research and connect with potential positions.
What? DEI In Research
When? Thursday, October 26th, 2023. 11AM-12PM
Where? Kendeda Auditorium 152
Why? Join us with with guest speakers Carese Tillman and Julian Oliver to learn how you can impact diversity, equity and inclusion in research as a current or prospective undergraduate researcher!