Undergraduate Research Calendar

The Office of Undergraduate Research offers a number of workshops and socials for students. Don't miss the next Symposium of Student Scholars or any other interesting event by following our calendar!

Undergraduate Research Week

Kennesaw State celebrates Undergraduate Research Week, honoring the achievements of our student researchers.

Join us for events like the Symposium of Student Scholars as we showcase and support their groundbreaking work!

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Open House

Join us for an open house at the Office of Undergraduate Research! We'll answer any questions you may have for our department and show you some of the incredible projects our students have been working on. Start your exciting journey within the fulfilling realm of research today!

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October 2024

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    Effective Mentoring Strategies (Kennesaw) - Rescheduled
    Effective Mentoring Strategies (Kennesaw) - Rescheduled
    1:00pm
    at Academic Learning Center, 5500

    Learn how to be a great mentor in this hands-on workshop. We’ll cover easy-to-follow tips for building strong relationships, giving helpful feedback, and supporting your mentees' growth. Through practical examples and activities, you’ll gain skills to make your mentoring experience rewarding and effective. Join us to enhance your mentoring approach and help others succeed.

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    Best Practices in Undergraduate Research Mentoring (Kennesaw Campus)
    Best Practices in Undergraduate Research Mentoring (Kennesaw Campus)
    11:00am
    at Academic Learning Center, 5500

    Are you a mentor of undergraduate researchers or interested in becoming one? Then this session is for you! Here are some of the questions we'll examine in this session: 

     

    • What is the research on effective mentoring on undergraduate researchers?
    • What are some tips to save time while still offering a quality experience to the students?
    • What strategies have KSU mentors found effective?
    • What resources exist to help undergraduate research mentors be more effective?

    This session is appropriate for any faculty member, staff member, postdoctoral researcher, or graduate student who is interested in mentoring undergraduate researchers.

     

    Please visit the website to RSVP!

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    Fall 2024 Symposium of Student Scholars: Oral Presentation Abstract Deadline
    Fall 2024 Symposium of Student Scholars: Oral Presentation Abstract Deadline
    All Day

    Submit your abstract by 11:59pm to be considered to represent undergraduate researchers in your college! Each college has been assigned a 1-hour time slot, and each chosen oral presentation/performance is allotted 10-minutes.

    Best Practices in Undergraduate Research Mentoring (Marietta Campus)
    Best Practices in Undergraduate Research Mentoring (Marietta Campus)
    3:30pm
    at Atrium Building, J-109

    Are you a mentor of undergraduate researchers or interested in becoming one? Then this session is for you! Here are some of the questions we'll examine in this session: 

     

    • What is the research on effective mentoring on undergraduate researchers?
    • What are some tips to save time while still offering a quality experience to the students?
    • What strategies have KSU mentors found effective?
    • What resources exist to help undergraduate research mentors be more effective?

    This session is appropriate for any faculty member, staff member, postdoctoral researcher, or graduate student who is interested in mentoring undergraduate researchers.

     

    Please visit the website to RSVP!

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    Best Practices in Undergraduate Research Mentoring (Virtual Session)
    Best Practices in Undergraduate Research Mentoring (Virtual Session)
    2:00pm

    Are you a mentor of undergraduate researchers or interested in becoming one? Then this session is for you! Here are some of the questions we'll examine in this session: 

     

    • What is the research on effective mentoring on undergraduate researchers?
    • What are some tips to save time while still offering a quality experience to the students?
    • What strategies have KSU mentors found effective?
    • What resources exist to help undergraduate research mentors be more effective?

    This session is appropriate for any faculty member, staff member, postdoctoral researcher, or graduate student who is interested in mentoring undergraduate researchers.

     

    Please visit the website to RSVP!

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    Town Hall on Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs)
    Town Hall on Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs)
    11:00am

    Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences, or CUREs, provide students with the opportunity to engage in authentic research as part of their coursework. This hands-on approach fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration—essential skills for the future!

     

    Please visit the website to RSVP!

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    Fall 2024 Symposium of Student Scholars: Poster/Visual/Virtual Presentation Abstract Deadline
    Fall 2024 Symposium of Student Scholars: Poster/Visual/Virtual Presentation Abstract Deadline
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    Are you ready to present your research findings? Do not forget to submit an abstract for consideration to the Fall Symposium of Student Scholars! The deadline is 11:59pm

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    Funding for the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR): Abstracts Due!
    Funding for the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR): Abstracts Due!
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    The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activity in all fields of study by sponsoring an annual conference for students. Each year, KSU's Office of Undergraduate Research grants funding to a select group of students to present at NCUR. The deadline to apply for this funding is 11:59pm!

    You must submit an abstract to the Office of Undergradaute Research for prior-approval before submitting to NCUR. Only students who follow these guidelines will be considered for funding.

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November 2024

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    An Overview of Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) at KSU (Kennesaw Campus)
    An Overview of Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) at KSU (Kennesaw Campus)
    12:30pm
    at Academic Learning Center, 5500

    Are you interested in teaching a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) at KSU? Or are you already teaching a CURE and would like more information on best practices in teaching CUREs? Then this session might be for you. Here are some of the questions we'll examine in this session: 

    • What is a CURE and what are the benefits of CUREs?
    • How can instructors structure a CURE in different disciplines?
    • What are some strategies to create an effective CURE while also saving time?

    This session is appropriate for any faculty member, staff member, postdoctoral researcher, or graduate student who is interested in mentoring undergraduate researchers in a CURE.

     

    Please visit the website to RSVP!

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    An Overview of Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) at KSU (Marietta Campus)
    An Overview of Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) at KSU (Marietta Campus)
    3:30pm
    at Mathematics Building, D-112

    Are you interested in teaching a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) at KSU? Or are you already teaching a CURE and would like more information on best practices in teaching CUREs? Then this session might be for you. Here are some of the questions we'll examine in this session: 

    • What is a CURE and what are the benefits of CUREs?
    • How can instructors structure a CURE in different disciplines?
    • What are some strategies to create an effective CURE while also saving time?

    This session is appropriate for any faculty member, staff member, postdoctoral researcher, or graduate student who is interested in mentoring undergraduate researchers in a CURE.

     

    Please visit the website to RSVP!

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    An Overview of Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) at KSU (Virtual Session)
    An Overview of Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) at KSU (Virtual Session)
    10:00am

    Are you interested in teaching a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) at KSU? Or are you already teaching a CURE and would like more information on best practices in teaching CUREs? Then this session might be for you. Here are some of the questions we'll examine in this session: 

    • What is a CURE and what are the benefits of CUREs?
    • How can instructors structure a CURE in different disciplines?
    • What are some strategies to create an effective CURE while also saving time?

    This session is appropriate for any faculty member, staff member, postdoctoral researcher, or graduate student who is interested in mentoring undergraduate researchers in a CURE.

     

    Please visit the website to RSVP!

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    Expanding Perspectives: A Panel on Humanities, Business, Arts, Education, & Social Sciences Research
    Expanding Perspectives: A Panel on Humanities, Business, Arts, Education, & Social Sciences Research
    5:30pm
    at Academic Learning Center, 5500

    Are you curious about research opportunities outside of STEM? Join us for a panel discussion that highlights diverse and impactful research paths in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and beyond. Hear from professors and students who have pursued research in these fields and gain insights into how they developed their projects, overcame challenges, and found success. This event is open to all students interested in discovering the wide array of research opportunities available outside traditional STEM disciplines.

     

    Come ready to explore new perspectives, ask questions, and be inspired by the many ways you can engage in research at KSU!

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    Fall 2024 Symposium of Student Scholars: In-Person Oral Presentations
    Fall 2024 Symposium of Student Scholars: In-Person Oral Presentations
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    at Joe Mack Wilson Student Center, Ballrooms

    The Symposium of Student Scholars is designed to showcase student research. The Fall Edition takes place each fall semester on the Marietta Campus.

     

    All academic college has been allotted a 50-minute timeslot to showcare the top four oral presentation research projects.

    The schedule is as follows:

    • 9:00am - CACM
    • 10:00am - COTA
    • 11:00am - SPCEET
    • 1:00pm - Heath & Sciences Oral Presentation Hour: featuring presentations by CCSE, CSM & WCHHS
    • 2:00pm - RCHSS

    Please come support your undergraduate researchers!

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    Fall 2024 Symposium of Student Scholars: In-Person Poster Presentations
    Fall 2024 Symposium of Student Scholars: In-Person Poster Presentations
    9:00am
    at Marietta Event Center, Arena Floor

    The Symposium of Student Scholars is designed to showcase student research. The Fall Edition takes place each fall semester on the Marietta Campus.

     

    Poster presentations are held in 45-min timeslots, with up to 50 posters per session.

     

    Please come support your undergraduate researchers!

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    Fall 2024 Symposium of Student Scholars: Virtual Presentations
    Fall 2024 Symposium of Student Scholars: Virtual Presentations
    12:00pm

    The Symposium of Student Scholars is designed to showcase student research. Virtual presentations of all types are held via Microsoft Teams to accommodate more schedules.

     

    The schedule, with each TEAMS link, can be found on the Symposium webpage.

     

    Please come support your undergraduate researchers!

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