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Mentoring Up: Advocating for Yourself in Research (AYR) Workshop

Looking to better express your goals and expectations with a research mentor? Feeling unsure about research or just looking for advice? Join us to discuss strategies to enhance mentor/mentee communication, combat imposter syndrome, and advocate for yourself in research.

Date:: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time:: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Time Zone:: Central Time - US & Canada (change)
Presenter:: Office of Undergraduate Research
Location:: Illini Bookstore Building, Room 514 (Map )

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This workshop will be held in-person in conference room 514 of the Illini Bookstore Building. Use the northeast entrance (not the standard bookstore entrance) and take the elevator up the the 5th floor.

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