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Planning your way to a Successful Conference Experience

Kelsey Eagen and Ashley Smith, University of North Florida Building 7, Room 100

Attending a conference is a unique and rewarding experience; however, conferences can often be confusing and stressful. They elicit a number of plaguing questions such as, what do I do at the reception? With whom should I network and why? How does one“ network”? Which poster sessions should I attend? This interactive workshop, designed for both experienced and inexperienced conference goers, aims to provide some answers to these questions and help prepare you to make the most of your future conference experiences. First, we will discuss ways to best prepare for a conference. Then we will discuss effective ways to navigate the conference environment from the initial reception to closing statements and everything inbetween. Finally, we will cover what to do after the conference to solidify any connections made at the conference and how to self-reflect on your experience.

Student Leaders Involvement in Advancing the Undergraduate Research Experience

Adrian Acuna Higaki, University of Florida Building 7, Room 108B

Many Centers for Undergraduate Research( CUR) offices have a limited number of staff members. Therefore, involving undergraduate leaders in CUR office activities significantly extends the reach over the student body. The Center for Undergraduate Research Board of Students( CURBS) at University of Florida is an excellent example of undergraduate students collaborating with the CUR office. CURBS has more than 70 ambassadors which promote and enhance the undergraduate research experience at UF through peer advising, workshops, student outreach, and representation in our University’ s Administrative Committees. This type of involvement has not only allowed ambassadors to grow as students and leaders, but has also been mentioned multiple times as a significant experience in interviews for graduate and professional schools, internships and post-graduate jobs. This session will outline the advantages of this involvement, the services provided by CURBS, and guide students into creating or improving their own research based student leadership groups.

Your Path to Graduate School & Career Success Starts Today

Betsy Crawford, Florida State University Building 7, Room 108C

As an undergraduate student involved in research, you are already a strong candidate for competitive graduate school programs. Learn how earning a graduate degree can support career success and the steps to take now to boost your application. The workshop includes an overview of resources available to create an outstanding application and a preparation timeline that will keep you ahead of the game.

3:30- 4:15 p. m. Workshop # 4 Building 7

A Proposal for the 2019 Florida Undergraduate Research Leadership Summit

Sophia Anagnostis, Stephanie Ciricillo, Adrian Acuna Higaki and Jamarcus Robertson, University of Florida Building 7, Room 114

The Center for Undergraduate Research Board of Students( CURBS) at the University of Florida is proposing a summit for undergraduate student leaders to share best practices and discuss how to enhance the undergraduate research experience. CURBS’ s proposal will provide an opportunity for student leaders throughout the state to engage in improving the undergraduate research experience. Many Florida institutions have student-led groups involved in the goals of their undergraduate research office. We are inviting all undergraduate student leaders to be involved in the planning committee of this summit. This session will serve as the first student exchange of ideas and as a way to become part of the Summit Planning Committee.

Navigating Research and Graduate School with a Learning DisABILITY: Technology Solutions, Self-Advocacy and Strategies for Success

Jaime Craighead, Beacon College Building 7, Room 111

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