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Upcoming Events 

Panel event

What?  Undergraduate Research Opportunities Panel

When? Thursday, September 26th, 2024. 5 PM-6 PM

Where? Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons Room 102

Why? Are you interested in getting involved in research at Georgia Tech? Come listen to first-hand experiences from Undergraduate Research Ambassadors about their research journey. Our panelists will be speaking about joining a lab, research internships in industry, summer research experiences (REUs), applying for graduate/medical school, and many more opportunities. There will also be boba for attendees! 

Research Open House

What?  Research Open House

When? Wednesday, September 4th, 2024. 5 PM-6 PM

Where? Student Center Rafael Bras Meeting Room

Why? Are you an undergraduate student interested in research? Come to our first event of the semester to meet some Undergraduate Research Ambassadors, learn more about the resources that URA has to offer, and gain insights on how we can facilitate your involvement with research!

 

Past Events  

 

 How to Present Your Research

What?  How to Present Your Research

When? Thursday, April 11th, 2024. 11 AM-12PM

Where? CULC 423

Why? Come hone your research presentation skills! Whether you're preparing to present at an upcoming event (like the Undergraduate Research Symposium) or just want to learn more about how to better present your research, this event is for you! This is a great opportunity to see some of the amazing research posters our ambassadors have created.

Spring 2024 Research Fair

What?  Spring 2024 Undergraduate Research Fair

When? Thursday, April 18th, 2024. 11 AM-1PM

Where? Ford Environmental Science & Technology Building Atrium

Why? Join us for an afternoon of engaging in amazing research by undergraduate students. Undergraduate researchers are welcome to present their work. Research groups also have opportunities to recruit students and share openings. Attendees can learn about all the cool work going on in the undergraduate research world at Georgia Tech. If you are a researcher, this is an incredible opportunity to showcase your work!

Interested in presenting your research? Follow this link to sign up for undergraduate research oral and poster presentations. Deadline to sign up: April 14th, 2024 at 11:59 PM.

 

 Well-Being for Researchers

What?  Well-being for Researchers

When? Thursday, March 7th, 2024. 11 AM-12PM

Where? CULC 423

Why? Join us for an open conversation over lunch on building systems of care and support for the undergraduate research community. We want to learn how URA can facilitate your involvement with research, and help you take care of yourself and others in your community.

URA Computational Workshop

What?  URA's Computational Tools and Techniques in Research Workshop

When? Thursday, February 15th, 2024. 6 PM-7:30PM

Where? Exhibition Hall, Centennial Room

Why? Join URA's Computational Tools and Techniques in Research workshop, where attendees can learn practical computational techniques and software tools from our ambassadors to advance their research skills. We hope everyone can learn something outside their research experience and majors to improve their effectiveness in the lab. The event will occur in a round table format where people can choose from the different tutorials to match their interests.

Navigating Barriers to Inclusion in Research

What? Navigating Barriers to Inclusion in Research

When? Thursday, February 22nd, 2024. 11 AM - 12 PM

Where? Exhibition Hall, Home Park Room

Why? In honor of Black History Month, we are hosting an event to have important conversations about systemic and institutional barriers to being involved in undergraduate research. The event welcomes everyone in the Georgia Tech community to understand challenges and work towards a more diverse and equitable research space. We will have a panel of amazing scholars (faculty and researchers) from minoritized backgrounds to speak about how they navigate everyday challenges in research. We will also discuss what immediate steps we can take to make Tech's undergraduate research scene more just and welcoming to minoritized students- specifically, Black, Indigenous and Latine students. There will be food!

Research Open House

What?  Spring 2024 Research Open House

When? Thursday, January 25th, 2024. 11AM-12:30PM

Where? CULC 423

Why? At the Research Open House, the Undergraduate Research Ambassadors will present their research, along with a presentation from the CommLab. We will discuss research opportunities, writing resources and more! There will be a panel at the end for questions.

 2023 Fall Research Fair

What?  2023 Fall Research Fair

When? Monday, November 27th, 2023. 5PM-7PM

Where? Exhibition Hall, Midtown Ballroom

Why? This event offers a night of research where students can present their work, labs can share about their group and current openings, and attendees can explore the field of research and connect with potential positions. 

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Research

What?  DEI In Research

When? Thursday, October 26th, 2023. 11AM-12PM

Where? Kendeda Auditorium 152

Why? Join us with with guest speakers Carese Tillman and Julian Oliver to learn how you can impact diversity, equity and inclusion in research as a current or prospective undergraduate researcher!