Workshops and Panels for Undergraduate Researchers 

Fall 2023 

Workshops & Panels Date/Time/Location Instructor
How to Get Involved in Undergraduate Research

Friday, August 25

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Hatcher 344

Sarah Ferstel & Ella Magerl

How to Get Involved in Undergraduate Research

Friday, September 1

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Hatcher 344

Sarah Ferstel

How to Get Involved in Undergraduate Research

Friday, September 8

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Hatcher 344

Ella Magerl

How to Get Involved in Undergraduate Research

Tuesday, October 10

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Hatcher 344

Ella Magerl

CV Writing Workshop

Tuesday, October 17

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Hatcher 344

Sarah Ferstel

How to Get Involved in Undergraduate Research

Wednesday, October 25

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Location: Hatcher 344

Sarah Ferstel

Finding Summer Research Opportunities

Thursday, November 2

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Hatcher 344

Sarah Ferstel

How to Get Involved in Undergraduate Research

Friday, November 3

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Location: Hatcher 344

Ella Magerl

CV Writing Workshop

Friday, November 10

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Hatcher 344

Sarah Ferstel

How to Get Involved in Undergraduate Research

Tuesday, November 14

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Hatcher 344

Sarah Ferstel

 

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Workshop Series

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship is a prestigious three-year grant that provides a graduate student with a $37,000/year stipend plus $16,000/year in cost of education allowance to the institution. If you are a college senior or early career graduate student in disciplines supported by NSF (see below), you should consider applying for this Fellowship. 

Eligible disciplines are: Chemistry; Engineering (all subfields); Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering; Geosciences; Life Sciences; Materials Research; Mathematical Sciences; Physics and Astronomy; Social Sciences; Psychology; STEM Education and Learning Research.

Each Fall, LSU students who wish to submit an application for a NSF GRF are encouraged to enroll in this workshop series during which you will learn from faculty about the fellowship and how best to craft your application. 

Deadlines: October 16 (Life Sciences); October 17 (Computer Sciences, Mat. Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education; October 19 (Engineering); October 20 (Chemistry, Geosciences, Math, Physics).

You MUST be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident to be eligible to apply!

See details on the NSF program solicitation and the GRFP outreach webinars.

Contact Dr. Fahui Wang or Dr. Graça Vicente if you have questions. 

The NSF GRFP workshop series is co-sponsored by the LSU Office of Research & Economic Development and the Graduate School.

The NSF GRSP Workshop Series is conducted via Zoom and requires registration.

Workshops

Date/Time

Introduction and Overview Event

Thursday, September 7, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m

You will learn about Graduate School Fellowships and the GRFP application process.

Develop Your Personal Statement

Thursday, September 14, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

You will learn tips and writing prompts to help you develop the broader impacts and intellectual merit of your research statement.

Develop Your Research Statement

Thursday, September 21, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

You will learn tips on how to write your personal statement using a high–impact written communication style that will get your application noticed.

Student Panel Event

Thursday, September 28, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. 

You will hear from LSU students and faculty who have previously received the NSF GRFP as they share their experiences from the application process, provide advice, and answer your questions.

 

Pre-recorded Workshops and Panels

Can’t make any of the live workshops? Check out this list of recorded workshops!

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