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September 27, 2021
Live Sessions
2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
7 Sessions
Live Sessions

OUR Director's Welcome
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https://youtu.be/StJYbkwdCbI
Description
Monday, September 27, 2021 10:00 am EST - Monday, September 27, 2021 10:05 am EST

The Office of Undergraduate Research Director, Dr. Joy Kiefer, will kick off Undergraduate Research Week with a welcome message and overview of events.
Graduate School Statement of Purpose Workshop
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https://writingcenter.wustl.edu/event/graduate-school-statement-of-purpose-workshop-3/?rd=20210928
Description
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 5:00 pm EST - Tuesday, September 28, 2021 6:30 pm EST

Research experience can be central to an application to graduate school.  Are you wondering how to write a Statement of Purpose that makes that experience come alive?   If you are applying to Graduate School, join our virtual workshop!  We will talk about the writing process, what a SOP looks like, and brainstorm ideas on how to get started.

Hosted by the Writing Center
Register at link above.
If you have any questions, please email Susan Lowther ([email protected]).

STEM Faculty Getting Started in Research Panel
Access Link
https://tinyurl.com/GettingStartedSTEMRecording
Description
Monday, September 27, 2021 10:05 am EST - Monday, September 27, 2021 10:10 am EST

Are you interested in getting involved in undergraduate research? Wondering how to get started? This STEM faculty panels provides an opportunity for students to learn from WashU faculty in Chemistry, Engineering, Math and Physics about research and how undergraduates can get involved. Learn tips for approaching faculty and what undergraduate research looks like in your discipline and others.

Humanities Faculty Getting Started in Research Panel
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https://tinyurl.com/GettingStartedHumRecording
Description
Monday, September 27, 2021 10:05 am EST - Monday, September 27, 2021 10:10 am EST

Are you interested in getting involved in undergraduate research? Wondering how to get started? This faculty panels provides an opportunity for students to learn from WashU faculty in the Humanities about research and how undergraduates can get involved. Learn tips for approaching faculty and what undergraduate research looks like in your discipline and others.

Social Sciences Faculty Getting Started in Research Panel
Access Link
https://tinyurl.com/GettingStartedSocSciRecording
Description
Monday, September 27, 2021 10:05 am EST - Monday, September 27, 2021 10:10 am EST

Are you interested in getting involved in undergraduate research? Wondering how to get started? This faculty panels provides an opportunity for students to learn from WashU faculty in the Social Sciences about research and how undergraduates can get involved. Learn tips for approaching faculty and what undergraduate research looks like in your discipline and others.


Biology Faculty Getting Started in Research Panel
Access Link
https://tinyurl.com/GettingStartedBioRecording
Description
Monday, September 27, 2021 10:05 am EST - Monday, September 27, 2021 10:10 am EST

Are you interested in getting involved in undergraduate research? Wondering how to get started? This faculty panels provides an opportunity for students to learn from WashU faculty in Biology about research and how undergraduates can get involved. Learn tips for approaching faculty and what undergraduate research looks like in your discipline and others.


Leveraging Undergraduate Research for Graduate School
Access Link
https://youtu.be/QUx7g4dwL6c
Description
Monday, September 27, 2021 10:05 am EST - Monday, September 27, 2021 10:10 am EST

Have you enjoyed research as an undergraduate? Wish to continue as a grad student? In this panel, WashU graduate students and alums discuss their journey to and through graduate school. Topics to be covered include: How to decide whether to pursue to a PhD; How to find, evaluate, and select programs; The role of an advisor in the application process and throughout graduate school; How to manage the application process and whether to go right away or take time off.

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