Summer 2023 Seminar Series

The Undergraduate Research Seminar Series is valuable to prospective and current undergraduate researchers.

Unless otherwise noted, events will be hosted online this semester for access. Seminars last one hour.

Graduate School Fellowships

The Purdue Graduate School's Fellowship Office provides a variety of workshops and help sessions during the summer for students interested in applying to fellowships for graduate school. Fellowships cover costs of attending graduate school and are competitive. 

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (GRFP) Workshop Dates (Requires US citizenship or permanent residency)

National Defense Science and Engineering (NDSEG) Fellowship Workshop Dates (Requires US citizenship or permanent residency)

How to Find and Prepare for Fellowship Applications Workshop Dates (Open to anyone)

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Wed., May 31 at 12:30pm - How to Find and Prepare for Fellowship Applications

Join Lisa Nielsen, Grant Writer and Postdoc Director in The Purdue Graduate School, to learn about preparing for fellowship applications. Dr. Nielsen works directly with students on their application materials and will discuss various programs and how students should consider applying. Register for this workshop.

Thur., June 1 at 9:30am - Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) and Preparing for the Summer Symposium - LILY 3102 (In-person)

Join Cecon Mahapatra, Lead Compliance Officer in the Office of Research, to hear how to conduct research responsibly this summer and to hear guiding principles. JJ Sadler from the OUR will present information for the upcoming Summer Symposium, held July 27, to discuss how to prepare, apply, and present your work. Everyone is welcome to attend. Seminar hosted by SCARF.

Mon., June 5 at 4pm - Introduction to DEI Principles (Part of ASPIRE REU Programming) - HYBRID

Join the ASPIRE REU program as they discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles. This session is the first one of a weekly series focused on student researcher development highlighting inclusive practices. WALC 2121 or attend virtually. You must log in with your Purdue email if virtual.

Tue., June 6 at 8pm - National Defense Science and Engineering (NDSEG) Fellowship Information

Incoming PhD students and current first-year PhD students whose research has defense-related applications are encouraged to join Lisa Nielsen, Grant Writer and Postdoc Director in The Purdue Graduate School, to learn how to apply for the NDSEG Fellowship. Adapt these winning strategies for organizing your application and hear from past winners to make your NDSEG application shine. Note: The NDSEG Fellowship requires US citizenship. Register for this seminar.

Wed., June 7 at 4pm - Undergrad Research 101: Where to Start

Learn how to search and apply for undergraduate research opportunities at Purdue. This presentation will discuss the various types of research opportunities, how to find programs or potential mentors, and how to approach the application/email process. Register for this seminar.

Mon., June 12 at 4pm - Understanding Biases, Isms, and Phobias in Research (Part of ASPIRE REU Programming) - HYBRID

Join the ASPIRE REU program as they describe how biases, isms, and phobias can show up in research and how to check for your own biases. WALC 2121 or attend virtually. You must log in with your Purdue email if virtual.

Tue., June 13 at 10am - Marketing Yourself for Undergraduate Research

Learn how to describe yourself on your resumé/CV, within emails, in your interviews, during networking events, and on your online profiles that could help you locate research positions. Leverage the hard work you have put into your courses, experiences, and/or projects for a research position at Purdue or beyond. Register for this seminar.

Wed., June 14 at 8pm - NSF Graduate Fellowship Workshop (Start of a series of workshops)

Join Lisa Nielsen, Grant Writer and Postdoc Director in The Purdue Graduate School, to learn about preparing for the NSF GRFP. Dr. Nielsen works directly with students on their application materials and will discuss the Program and how students should consider applying. (Note: Only US Citizens and Permanent Residences can apply.) Register for this workshop.

Mon., June 19 at 4pm - Answering the Call: Embedding Social Justice and Equity into Research (Part of ASPIRE REU Programming) - HYBRID

Join the ASPIRE REU program as they focus on how social justice and equity can be integrated into research in proactive ways. WALC 2121 or attend virtually. You must log in with your Purdue email if virtual.

Mon., June 26 at 4pm - Societal Impact & Research (Part of ASPIRE REU Programming) - HYBRID

Join the ASPIRE REU program as they explore how research leads to societal impact at various scales including local community to national to global and use various studies that illustrate the impact. WALC 2121 or attend virtually. You must log in with your Purdue email if virtual.

Fri., June 30 at 4pm - How to Write an Abstract and Apply to the Summer Symposium 

In preparation for the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium abstract submission deadline on July 10, this seminar will discuss how to write an abstract considering common components, and how to submit it for the Summer Symposium. Additionally, this seminar is open to those who want to learn how to write an abstract and may not be applying to the Symposium. Register for this seminar.

Mon., July 3 at 4pm - Being Inclusive-Minded in Literature Reviews (Part of ASPIRE REU Programming) - HYBRID

Join the ASPIRE REU program as they describe strategies to being inclusive in your literature review searches including in topic areas and diversity of scholars cited. WALC 2121 or attend virtually. You must log in with your Purdue email if virtual.

Mon., July 10 at 4pm - Research Ethics (Part of ASPIRE REU Programming)

Join the ASPIRE REU program as they focus on engaging in ethical research practices and use studies to highlight the importance of ethics in conducting research on diverse populations. WALC 2121 or attend virtually. You must log in with your Purdue email if virtual.

Fri., July 14 at 3pm - Presenting Your Research: Posters

Novice and expert poster designers are invited to learn best practices in anticipation of the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium (or other conferences). If you are unable to attend, you can watch a previously recorded YouTube presentation. Register for this seminar.

Fri., July 14 at 4:30pm - Presenting Your Research: Research Talks

Research talk presenters are invited to learn best practices in anticipation of the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium (or other conferences). If you are unable to attend, you can watch a previously recorded YouTube presentation. Register for this seminar.

Mon., July 17 at 4pm - Positionality in Research (Part of ASPIRE REU Programming) - HYBRID

Join the ASPIRE REU program as they focus on describing positionality and how it impacts the research that is conducted. WALC 2121 or attend virtually. You must log in with your Purdue email if virtual.

Wed., July 26 at 12:30pm - How to Find and Prepare for Fellowship Applications

Join Lisa Nielsen, Grant Writer and Postdoc Director in The Purdue Graduate School, to learn about preparing for fellowship applications. Dr. Nielsen works directly with students on their application materials and will discuss the Program and how students should consider applying. Register for this workshop.

Wed., July 26 at 4pm - National Defense Science and Engineering (NDSEG) Fellowship Information

Incoming PhD students and current first-year PhD students whose research has defense-related applications are encouraged to join Lisa Nielsen, Grant Writer and Postdoc Director in The Purdue Graduate School, to learn how to apply for the NDSEG Fellowship. Adapt these winning strategies for organizing your application and hear from past winners to make your NDSEG application shine. Note: The NDSEG Fellowship requires US citizenship. (In-person option available.) Register for this seminar.

Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium - July 27
Poster Symposium in PMU Ballrooms
Research Talks in Stewart Center 214
Virtual Presentations

The 2023 Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium is an opportunity for undergraduate researchers conducting research at Purdue or Purdue students at other institutions to showcase the scholarly work and creative endeavors they have been engaged in through presentations. The Summer Symposium will include a hybrid virtual conference, an in-person poster symposium, and in-person research talks. To present, submit your abstract by July 10 at 11:59pm EST.

Tue, Aug. 1 at 4pm - Marketing Your Undergraduate Research Experiences

Conducting research and/or presenting your work develops many skills that you should market. You must highlight those skills, experiences, and results to leverage the hard work you have put into your project when applying for additional research projects, internships, graduate programs, and/or jobs. You will learn how to describe your work on projects on your resumé/CV, in your interviews, and during networking events. Register for this seminar.

Managing Your Research Data
On-Demand Seminar via YouTube

Presented by previous Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies staff member, Sandi Caldrone.

So you’ve finished your research project. Now, what do you do with your data? Learn how to wrap up a data project the right way, get author credit for your work, and communicate your data management skills on your resume or grad school application.

PDF of the slides can be found here and the video of the presentation can be found here.