How to Ask for, Process and Use Feedback in Undergraduate Research
Applying Graduate School
Summer Off-Campus Research Experiences
Reverse-Engineering the Resume of Your Dreams through Research Experience
guides you along the perilous path over to the light side of Research Ethics. We will briefly discuss the historical background of unethical research and the need for ethical research guidelines. Then you can ask yourself,“ What would I do?” as we examine cases of unethical research practices across a variety of disciplines, including modern cases of unethical research in areas such as social media. Other topics of discussion will include ethical research methods, authorship and the use of human and animal subjects.
How to Ask for, Process and Use Feedback in Undergraduate Research
Kevin Jardaneh, University of Central Florida Building 7, Room 108B
Red track changes in Word,“ bleeding” term papers filled with red pen and rejection letters from publications: feedback in undergraduate research conjures vision of“ failure” for many students. This is a problem because feedback is a central part of academic research, as an undergraduate and beyond. This interactive workshop aims to help students harness the power of feedback to improve their research. It will focus on feedback as a cycle: asking for feedback, managing emotional responses to feedback analyzing feedback and planning for improvement.
Applying Graduate School
Zhengrong Li, Eastern Florida State College Building 7, Room 108C
There are a lot of reasons to go to graduate school. Two of the most common ones are: a graduate degree can open up a wider array of career opportunities, for example, in psychology, social work, healthcare. Second, an advanced degree can help transition to another career- whether out of desire or necessity. This presentation helps the undergraduate student learn the importance of graduate school to succeed in chosen careers. Its aim is to assist students in the planning, searching and applying graduate schools in their fields and choices. As the results of the presentation the participants will be able to:
• Search and collect information on graduate schools based on interests and chosen careers
• Analyze financial issues and school strengths that match you best before the application
• Prepare a strong application package
• Ace the Graduate / Professional School Interview
1:30- 2:15 p. m. Workshop # 3 Building 7
Summer Off-Campus Research Experiences
Kimberly Schneider, University of Central Florida Building 7, Room 114
Summer is a great time to participate in research and there are numerous programs available to students away from their home institution. Summer programs are available at hundreds( maybe thousands) of universities and research institutions. Opportunities are available nationally and internationally and many provide a stipend, travel costs, housing and / or board. Applications open in late fall and deadlines occur from early January through the end of March. Opportunities exist for all majors, but more are available for students in the fields of science and engineering. Fall and spring semester opportunities also exist. This workshop will provide an overview of opportunities, information on how to create a strong application and resources to help students through the process.
Reverse-Engineering the Resume of Your Dreams through Research Experience
Rebecca McLean, Aaron Santomauro, Leslie Simms and George Walters-Marrah, University of Central Florida Building 7, Room 111
This panel of student ambassadors from the University of Central Florida will discuss how to plan out an undergraduate research experience that helps you reach your post-graduation goals. Developing the resume of your dreams is possible. These students have participated in paid summer programs and internships, traveled to national conferences, submitted their work for publication, and received funding to support their research activities. They will share how they planned ahead to make it all happen and how you can, too.
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