October 31-November 2, 2023
The Undergraduate Research Expo highlights and celebrates undergraduate research experiences at Texas A&M University.
UNDERGRADS: Come for workshops, see how to get involved, and network with faculty and graduate students.
FACULTY, GRADS, & ADMIN: Find innovative ways to recruit students and incorporate high-impact practices in your research models.
We hope the campus will join us in fall 2023 as we work to connect undergraduates to many university settings through research communities and experiences that are unique to the research enterprise at an R1 institution.
UNDERGRADS: Come for workshops, see how to get involved, and network with faculty and graduate students.
FACULTY, GRADS, & ADMIN: Find innovative ways to recruit students and incorporate high-impact practices in your research models.
We hope the campus will join us in fall 2023 as we work to connect undergraduates to many university settings through research communities and experiences that are unique to the research enterprise at an R1 institution.
FALL 2023 EXPO SCHEDULE
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 | |||
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| Defining Undergraduate Research and Misconceptions Panel | 9:15 AM-10:15 AM | Zoom*: Meeting URL Meeting ID: 955 0887 2336 Passcode: 850104 | |
| Defining Goals and Passions/Picking a Research Topic Panel | 10:30 AM-11:30 AM | Zoom*: Meeting URL Meeting ID: 949 8509 5187 Passcode: 985861 | RSVP |
| Understanding the Research Process and Transferable Skills Panel | 1:00 PM-2:00 PM | MSC 2406 B | RSVP |
| Research Careers, Industry, and the Dos and Don’ts of Graduate School Panel | 2:15 PM-3:15 PM | MSC 2406 B | RSVP |
| Research Opportunities & Resources Fair | 3:30 PM-5:00 PM | Rudder Exhibit Hall Map of Table Hosts | No RSVP Required |
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | |||
| Ways to do Undergraduate Research Panel | 9:00 AM-10:00 AM | Zoom*: Meeting URL Meeting ID: 949 2736 7720 Passcode: 136634 | RSVP |
| Maximizing Research Experiences through National Fellowships and Writing a Thesis Panel | 10:15 AM-11:15 AM | Zoom*: Meeting URL Meeting ID: 941 4648 0516 Passcode: 498890 | RSVP |
| Networking with Faculty and Establishing Mentoring Relationships Panel | 12:30 PM-1:30 PM | MSC 2406 B | RSVP |
| Academic Publishing and Research Presentations Panel | 1:45 PM-2:45 PM | MSC 2406 B | RSVP |
| UGR Expo Social | 3:00 PM-6:00 PM | Stark Gallery | No RSVP Required |
Thursday, November 2, 2023 | |||
| Undergraduate Research Ambassadors Office Hours | 11:30 AM-1:30 PM | HEND 103 | No RSVP Required |
| Undergraduate Research Ambassadors Video Series | All Day | YouTube (and at the end of this webpage) | No RSVP Required |
*Important Note for Zoom Panels:
Texas A&M NetID authentication is required to join. Be sure that your Zoom application has been updated to the latest version. Users with older versions may not be able to join or create Texas A&M Zoom meetings. We recommend logging in 5 minutes before the meeting is set to begin. Attendees will be directed to a second check-in via Zoom to be let into the session. Please direct any questions or concerns to ugr@tamu.edu.
Panel Descriptions | |
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| Defining Undergraduate Research and Misconceptions | This live 1-hr synchronous panel will provide an overview of research at Texas A&M, common misconceptions, and advice from current undergraduate researchers! |
| Defining Goals and Passions/Picking a Research Topic | This live 1-hr synchronous panel will provide students, faculty, and administrators the opportunity to learn about exploring and identifying professional goals and passions, selecting research topics, and tools/resources for goal setting. |
| Understanding the Research Process and Transferable Skills | This panel will provide students, faculty, and administrators the opportunity to learn about the transferable skills students develop through research, fundamental steps in the research process across disciplines, and staying up to date with the expectations of your field. |
| Research Careers, Industry, and the Dos and Don’ts of Graduate School | This panel will provide students, faculty, and administrators the opportunity to learn about the range of career options available to those with research experience, as well as networking, faculty mentorship, professional development, graduate school, and career planning. |
| Ways to do Undergraduate Research | This live 1-hr synchronous panel will provide an overview of research at Texas A&M, information on how to get started, and advice from current undergraduate researchers! |
| Maximizing Research Experiences through National Fellowships and Writing a Thesis | This live 1-hr synchronous panel will provide an overview of National fellowship and publication opportunities for undergraduate researchers and the importance of research proposals, personal statements, and letters of recommendation. |
| Networking with Faculty and Establishing Mentoring Relationships | This panel will provide an overview of the importance of mentoring relationships in academic and career success, how to identify and approach potential mentors, and how to maintain successful relationships with mentors. |
| Academic Publishing and Research Presentations | This panel will provide an overview of academic publishing, the peer review process, and strategies for engaging the public with your research. |
Getting Started in Undergraduate Research
A Day In The Life: Undergraduate Research Ambassadors
UGR Personal Story: Peter Elhajj
The Undergraduate Research Expo is proudly supported by LAUNCH: Undergraduate Research, the Aggie Research Program, Undergraduate Studies, and The Association of Former Students.
Contact LAUNCH: Undergraduate Research with inquiries about the event.