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Upcoming Events
What? Workshop on research opportunities for the summer! Encompasses everything from applying to REUs to summer lab work at GT.
When? Thursday, January 23rd, 2019 at 11am-2pm
Where? Clough 205Q
Why? URA can help you find a lab position over the summer!
Past Events
What? Research fair showcasing 50+ labs and undegrad projects!
When? Thursday, November 14th, 2019 at 11am-2pm
Where? Student Center Ballroom
Why? You can talk to labs you're interested in and potentially earn a research position! URA will also be hosting office hours during the event to look over applications and email drafts to PIs!
What? Workshop on summer research opportunities and how to find a position
When? Thursday, November 7th, 2019 at 11am-12pm
Where? Clough 205Q
Why? URA can help you find a lab position for the summer!
What? Info session about the pre-health and pre-grad application process
When? Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 11am-12pm
Where? Clough 423
Why? Come speak with the pre-health and pre-grad advisors about how to strengthen your applications!
What? Info session about the realities of lab and what doing research is actually like
When? Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 11am-12pm
Where? Clough Lounge 205Q
Why? Come speak with Undergraduate Research Ambassadors to learn about trainings and how to take on more research responsibilities
What? Info Session for those interested in becoming a Research Ambassador
When? Monday, March 4th from 5:30-6:30 pm
Where? Clough Lounge 205Q
Why? Come join the current Research Ambassadors to learn more about what we do to gauge your interest in becoming an Ambassador yourself!
What? The deadline to apply to become a Research Ambassador
When? Friday, March 15th at midnight!
Where? Our website here.
Why? Are you passionate about your experience as an undergraduate researcher? Do you wish to share that passion with others on campus? Apply to join our dedicated team of Ambassadors to help other undergraduates get involved and excel in research positions across campus! Learn about our responsibilities here and why we do what we do here.
What? Research Conference 101: How to Prepare and FREE COOKIES!
When? Thursday, March 7th from 11am - 12pm
Where? Clough Lounge 205Q
Why? Have you conducted research and want to share your results with the research community? This presentation by Research Ambassadors who have presented their research all around the globe to learn about the application process and tips and tricks on getting accepted to conferences!
What? The Undergraduate Research Fair
When? March 26th from 11am - 3pm
Where? Student Center Ballroom
Why? This event is a gathering of 50+ researchers across campus in various disciplines ready to share their research with you! If you're unsure what you're interested in, this is a great opportunity to walk around and see a great variety of research topics that are being investigated across campus. Think of it as a very casual career fair, but for research!
What? The 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Spring Symposium
When? Tuesday, April 9th from 11am - 5pm
Where? Student Center Ballroom
Why? Learn more about all the undergraduate research projects being conducted around campus. Walk around to peruse all the posters, and stay for a few oral presentations! If you're interested in undergraduate research but can't narrow down your interests, this is a great way to browse many different topics that YOU can pursue on campus!
Past Events
Considering continuing your education after Georgia Tech? Whether that's graduate school, medical school, or dental school, undergraduate research can play an important role in the competitiveness of your application and your own personal success in an array of post-graduate fields. Come by to chat with PhD, MD, DDS, and MD/PhD students who have conducted undergraduate research. Learn how they have relied on their undergraduate research experiences in order to be the best version of themselves! FREE Starbucks coffee to fend off those Thursday morning yawns and Pre-Health and Pre-Graduate advisors will be on hand for answering additional questions!
What? Coffee Hour: Pre-Graduate and Pre-Health Edition
When? Thursday, February 21st from 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where? Clough 205Q Lounge
Why? FREE Coffee and advice from those pursuing post-graduate studies!
Transfer Student Workshop: What to Expect in Research
Calling all transfer students! The Georgia Tech Undergraduate Research Ambassadors are ready to help you navigate the world of research! Come by the Clough 205Q Lounge for FREE FOOD and advice from a diverse panel of Ambassadors (and transfer students!) here to answer your questions about what it's like to be an undergraduate researcher!
What? What To Expect in Research Workshop
When? Tuesday, February 5th from 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where? Clough 205Q Lounge
Why? FREE Cookies, Coffee, & Research!
First-Year Workshop - Research: Where Do I Start?
Are you a first-year student interested in research? Wondering how to get started in research? Come enjoy FREE cookies & coffee with the Undergraduate Research Ambassadors to learn more about undergraduate research at Georgia Tech and how to get involved!
What? Research: Where Do I Start? Workshop
When? Thursday, February 7th from 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where? Clough 205Q Lounge
Why? FREE Cookies, Coffee, & getting involved in research!
Women in STEM Research Panel - Hosted by the Society of Women Engineers & Undergraduate Research Ambassadors
Interested in undergraduate research at Georgia Tech? Join us and our panel of successful women in STEM to get all of your research questions answered! Hosted by SWE & URA
What? SWE & URA Research Panel
When? Tuesday, February 12th from 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Where? Bill Moore Student Success Center Clary Theatre
Why? Get to know inspiring women in research!
PURA Proposal Workshop
UROP Staff will be hosting this workshop to give you a glimpse into how PURA Proposals are scored and what you can do to bolster your chances of winning a $1500 stipend for Summer 2019. Undergraduate Research Ambassadors will be in attendance, many of whom are multiple PURA recipients, ready to answer your questions and give you tips and tricks for writing a quality proposal. This is one workshop you don't want to miss!
What? PURA Proposal Workshop
When? Thursday, January 31st from 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where? Clough 272
Why? Get those PURA Proposals for Summer 2019 awards done before the March 1st, 2019 deadline!
Summer Research Opportunities Workshop
Are you interested in researching over the summer? Come to the Summer Research Opportunities Workshop to learn more about different summer research opportunities outside of Tech and ask questions to experienced undergraduate researchers! FREE COOKIES will be served!
What? Summer Research Opportunities Workshop
When? Thursday, January 24th from 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where? Clough 205Q
Why? Networking with Research Ambassadors and learning about summer positions!
Transfer Student Open House
As part of the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), the Undergraduate Research Ambassadors are hosting a Transfer Student Research Open House on Tuesday, January 15th from 4:00 - 5:30pm. Come find out more about undergraduate research at Georgia Tech and get help finding research opportunities! FREE COOKIES will be served!
What? Transfer Student Research Open House
When? Tuesday, January 15th from 4:00 - 5:30pm
Where? Clough 205Q
Why? Research & FREE COOKIES!