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Research Opportunities Workshop Series

 

Are you interested in research? Attend an upcoming workshop as part of the Research Opportunities Workshop Series. Starting November 13, learn more about whether research is right for you, how to navigate the opportunities available, and how to prepare your application for research opportunities and awards. Refreshments will be provided!

By participating in this opportunity, you will be recognized on the Co-Curricular Record (CCR)! The Co-Curricular Record (CCR) is designed to help students search and track experiences beyond the classroom, link those experiences to skills, and have those experiences recognized on an official institutional document. For more information, visit the Folio site or email questions to ccr@utoronto.ca.

Read more about the workshops below taking place in November. Register to attend some, or all, of the workshops!

If you have any questions, please email Samantha Clarizio, Experiential Learning Coordinator, at undergrad.research@engineering.utoronto.ca.

Research Opportunities Workshop Series

Date & Time Event Location Registration
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Workshop #1: What is Research and Is It for Me?

What is research? What is the benefit of research? Do you see yourself as a researcher? Join this exploratory workshop to learn more about what research is, the value of undergraduate research experience in Engineering, and how research skills can be applied to future careers in research or in industry!

This workshop will include the following topics that can help you think about research:

• What is engineering research?
• Value in research – educational, practical, and personal development
• Professional skills in research competency
• Your Research Identity

In-person:
GB202
Galbraith Building, Room 202

35 St. George St., 2nd floor.

Register Here
Wednesday, November 20, 2024

6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Workshop #2: Finding Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Are you interested in finding a research opportunity but not sure how to get started? Join this workshop to learn about the strategies to help you find a research opportunity as an undergraduate engineering student!

This workshop will include the following topics that can help when you start searching for opportunities:

• When you can participate in research
• Overview of search tools
• Overview of research programs
• Determining which research opportunity is right for you!

In-person:
GB202
Galbraith Building, Room 202

35 St. George St., 2nd floor.

Register Here
Wednesday, November 27, 2024

6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Workshop #3: How to Apply & Research Awards

To conclude the series, this workshop will go over tips and strategies on how to prepare applications to apply to research opportunities. We will also cover details about research awards that undergraduate students can apply for to help fund their research experience.

This workshop will include the following topics that can help when you are ready to apply:

• Tips on approaching professors to be supervisors
• Application packages – what to prepare
• Professional etiquette
• Finding funding: overview of research awards available
• Award funding considerations (values, eligibility criteria, duration of research)

In-person:
GB202
Galbraith Building, Room 202

35 St. George St., 2nd floor.

Register Here

Research Opportunities Workshop Series

Event Details

Venue

November 13, 2024 - November 27, 2024

Venue

Galbraith Building Room 202 (GB202)

 

Are you interested in research? Attend an upcoming workshop as part of the Research Opportunities Workshop Series. Starting November 13, learn more about whether research is right for you, how to navigate the opportunities available, and how to prepare your application for research opportunities and awards. Refreshments will be provided!

By participating in this opportunity, you will be recognized on the Co-Curricular Record (CCR)! The Co-Curricular Record (CCR) is designed to help students search and track experiences beyond the classroom, link those experiences to skills, and have those experiences recognized on an official institutional document. For more information, visit the Folio site or email questions to ccr@utoronto.ca.

Read more about the workshops below taking place in November. Register to attend some, or all, of the workshops!

If you have any questions, please email Samantha Clarizio, Experiential Learning Coordinator, at undergrad.research@engineering.utoronto.ca.

Research Opportunities Workshop Series

Date & Time Event Location Registration
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Workshop #1: What is Research and Is It for Me?

What is research? What is the benefit of research? Do you see yourself as a researcher? Join this exploratory workshop to learn more about what research is, the value of undergraduate research experience in Engineering, and how research skills can be applied to future careers in research or in industry!

This workshop will include the following topics that can help you think about research:

• What is engineering research?
• Value in research – educational, practical, and personal development
• Professional skills in research competency
• Your Research Identity

In-person:
GB202
Galbraith Building, Room 202

35 St. George St., 2nd floor.

Register Here
Wednesday, November 20, 2024

6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Workshop #2: Finding Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Are you interested in finding a research opportunity but not sure how to get started? Join this workshop to learn about the strategies to help you find a research opportunity as an undergraduate engineering student!

This workshop will include the following topics that can help when you start searching for opportunities:

• When you can participate in research
• Overview of search tools
• Overview of research programs
• Determining which research opportunity is right for you!

In-person:
GB202
Galbraith Building, Room 202

35 St. George St., 2nd floor.

Register Here
Wednesday, November 27, 2024

6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Workshop #3: How to Apply & Research Awards

To conclude the series, this workshop will go over tips and strategies on how to prepare applications to apply to research opportunities. We will also cover details about research awards that undergraduate students can apply for to help fund their research experience.

This workshop will include the following topics that can help when you are ready to apply:

• Tips on approaching professors to be supervisors
• Application packages – what to prepare
• Professional etiquette
• Finding funding: overview of research awards available
• Award funding considerations (values, eligibility criteria, duration of research)

In-person:
GB202
Galbraith Building, Room 202

35 St. George St., 2nd floor.

Register Here

Details

Start:
November 13, 2024
End:
November 27, 2024
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Website:
https://undergrad.engineering.utoronto.ca/event/research-opportunities-workshop-series/

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