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Name: Securing Summer Research Opportunities
Start: 2026-11-12T16:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-11-12T17:30:00-06:00

Securing Summer Research Opportunities

During this workshop, we will explore strategies to identify and apply for summer research opportunities, from finding the right programs to preparing competitive application materials. Students will leave the workshop with:

A clear understanding of how to locate and select summer opportunities that align with their goals
Practical skills for building standout applications (including drafting effective personal statements and securing strong letters of recommendation)

Date:: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time:: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Time Zone:: Central Time - US & Canada (change)
Presenter:: Office of Undergraduate Research

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This workshop will be held in-person in Armory Room 430.

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