Workshops and Panels for Undergraduate Researchers
Fall 2022 Workshops
All workshops are free and open to LSU students, faculty, and staff. Click here to register.
| Workshop | Date/Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Relationships | Friday, August 19th @ 12:00 - 1:00 PM in 344 Hatcher hall | Joshus Jones, Title IX coordinator |
| How to Get Involved in Undergraduate Research | Thursday, August 25th @ 4:30 -5:30 PM in 344 Hatcher Hall | Sarah Ferstel, LSU Discover Associate Director |
| How to Get Involved in Undergraduate Research | Friday, Sept.9th@ 4:30 -5:30 PM on Zoom | Sarah Ferstel, LSU Discover Associate Director |
| Understanding funded research opportunities | Thursday, Sept.8th @ 4:30 - 5:30 PM on Zoom | Sarah Ferstel, LSU Discover Associate Director |
| Advanced Research Skills | Tuesday, Sept.13th @ 6:00 PM in 109 Main Library | Sarah Simms, LSU Librarian |
| Citation Management for Research Students | Monday, Sept.19th @ 6:00 PM in 109 Main Library | Sarah Simms, LSU Librarian |
| CV review (bring a copy of your CV) | Tuesday, Oct.4th @ 4:30 PM in 344 Hatcher hall | Sarah Ferstel, LSU Discover Associate Director |
| Advanced Research Skills | Monday, Oct.17th @ 6:00 PM on Zoom | Sarah Simms, LSU Librarian |
| Research Ethics | Friday, November 11 @ 3:30 - 4:30 PM in 344 Hatcher hall | Dr.Steve Beck and Debra Keppler, Office of Research and Economic Development |
| Summer Research Opportunities | Tuesday, November 15 @ 4:30 - 5:30 PM in 344 Hatcher hall | Sarah Ferstel, LSU Discover Associate Director |
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 $12,000/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.
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.
For more information and to register, go to this link: https://lsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtduqqqDsoEtOciAOTxgH9Nq8fVKa1D5rM
Pre-recorded Workshops and Panels
Can’t make any of the live workshops? Check out this list of recorded workshops!
- Writing Curriculum Vitae
- Instructor: Sarah Ferstel, Associate Director of LSU Discover
- Writing Abstracts for Research Conferences & Journals: Tips from LSU CxC
- Instructor: Dr.Annemarie Galeucia, Assistant Director of CxC
- How to Write an Abstract
- Instructor: Dr. Linda Hooper-Bui, professor of Environmental Sciences
- How to Upload your work to LSU Digital Commons
- Instructor: Narcissa Haskins, LSU Librarian
- Writing Personal Statements for Grad School Applications
- Instructor: Dr. Sheri Wischusen, Director of Undergraduate Research for the College of Science
- Designing posters for research presentations
- Instructor: Dr. Becky Carmichael, CxC Coordinator for the College of Science and the College of the Coast & Environment
- Preparing succinct presentations for poster sessions
- Instructor: Dr. Becky Carmichael, CxC Coordinator for the College of Science and the College of the Coast & Environment
- Tips for Effective Presentations in a Video Conference
- Instructor: Dr. Annemarie Galeucia, CxC Assistant Director
- Laboratory Biosafety
- Instructor: Dr.Abigail Fish, Office of Environmental Health & Safety
- Undergraduate Research Panel – Getting Involved in Research
- Watch this panel of current and alumni undergraduate researcher panelists answer questions from students.
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