Guidance and Advice
Research Fridays Workshop Series
The Research Fridays Workshop Series with Dr. Basu is designed for freshman, sophomores, and juniors interested in pursuing and preparing for undergraduate research in all academic disciplines.
Research Fridays offer students the opportunity to build a competitive edge by developing knowledge in the following areas:
• Find the match between candidates and research advisors on campus which best fits
the student's aspirations and goals
• Design strategies to help students implement their newly created profile as a researcher
• Identify how previous undergraduate research translates to competitiveness for scholarships
or fellowships
• Communicate which strategies are most effective for building a competitive scholarship
or fellowship application
At the conclusion of the Research Fridays Workshop Series, students will:
• Foster a deeper connection with research activities and advisors on campus, including
the STEM academy and Office of Undergraduate Research.
• Craft a meaningful vision plan outlining career goals
• Prepare a mock-application for two competitive awards which they plan on applying
for in the following year
The series meets bi-weekly (twice per month) on Fridays. Dates for this workshop series are on the ONS Calendar.