Category: Student Opportunities

Workshop: Journal Club 1

Here’s an exciting opportunity for Undergraduate Researchers and students in Health Sciences at City Tech: Journal Club! Check out their Journal Club site on the OpenLab.

In Journal Club #1, Prof. Gurung will lead a discussion about the following topic: Alcohol and substance use diagnoses among HIV-positive patients receiving care in NYC clinic settings.

Register and join via Zoom for the Friday, November 1, 1:00-2:00pm session.

For more information, review the Meetings section of the Journal Club site.

Photo credit: “Stone circle” by jclor via Flickr under the license CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

Workshop: Advancing Library Research Techniques

As we pass the mid-semester mark, we’re also in the middle of the slate of workshops designed for you, Undergraduate Researchers!

You’re invited to join Prof. Leonard and Prof. Berger from City Tech’s library for a workshop on Advancing Library Research Techniques, where you’ll learn how to use the library and Google Scholar to find sources for your poster and general strategies for the literature review.

This workshop is offered twice on Thursday, October 31st, once in the library and once on Zoom:

  • In person with Prof. Leonard, 1:00-2:00 PM–This workshop will take place in L540, the Library E-classroom. Enter the library on the 4th Floor of the Library building, and go up to the classroom on the next floor.
  • Online with Prof. Berger, 4:00-5:00 PM –You can register for the 4:00PM Advancing Library Research Techniques via Zoom.

Two great options for one great workshop!

Photo Credit: “Sky” by Ivan via Flickr under the license CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED

Reflection: Using OpenLab for Your Research Project

Using OpenLab for Research 10/24/24 Reflection

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Workshop: Using OpenLab for your Research Project

We’re at midsemester, and nearly at the midpoint of this semester’s workshops, thanks to the effort of the workshop leaders and organizers, and of course to the curious and lively student participants!

Next in the workshop schedule is Using OpenLab for your Research Project, led by Prof. Reitz and Prof. Rosen, from the OpenLab Team, who will support student researchers by showing how to communicate about and display research via OpenLab.

Register for Using OpenLab for Your Research Project and join online on Thursday, 10/24, 1:00-2:00PM.

If you haven’t already, you may want to take the time to sign up for an OpenLab account before the workshop so you can log in and get started!

Photo credit: “The Right Tool” by Emily via Flickr under the license CC BY-NC 2.0 Deed.

Workshop: Presenting Yourself Online

If you are participating in an undergraduate research program, the Fall 2024 workshops is well underway. Students participating in an undergraduate research program have many workshop options to choose from throughout the semester–so undergraduate researchers, now is the time to sign up! And mentors, now is the time to encourage the student researchers you work with to sign up!

City Tech’s OpenLab Team invites all students to join them for a workshop on presenting yourself online, which focuses on how students can create and maintain a professional and/or academic online presence. The OpenLab team supports students developing a presence on their OpenLab sites during their academic career at City Tech and even into their job search post-graduation.

The session is on Thursday, October 17th, from 1:00-2:00 PM. Register for Presenting Yourself Online. See you soon!

Photo credit: “Bamboo Slats and Wire Screen Walls” by Wayne S. Grazio via Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

Workshop: Research Types and Methods

What a great start to the workshops we’ve had so far!

Hopefully you had the chance to attend a workshop or two so far this semester. Now get ready to join Profs. Gregory, Kim, and Rahman for the next workshop of the Fall 2024 season, Research Types and Methods.

Before beginning your research project, you need to decide how to design a study. This panel discussion workshop will give you a brief overview of various types of research using field surveys, secondary data analysis, and laboratory experiments.

This session takes place on Tuesday, October 15th, from 1-2:00PM. Be sure to register for Research Types and Methods Panel and then join when it’s time!

Photo Credit: “Sunset Moth Scales Macro” by Johan J.Ingles-Le Nobel via Flickr under the license CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Deed.

Workshop: Being a Professional

Calling all Undergraduate Researchers! If you are participating in an undergraduate research program, be sure to check out the full list of Fall 2024 workshops and sign up for workshops starting this week with Wednesday’s workshop on Zotero for Undergraduate Researchers. This workshop, on Being a Professional, is a great opportunity not only for you as a researcher but also as you embark on or continue in your profession! Participating students will learn about professionalism and strategies to develop from varied perspectives.

You’re invited to join Profs. Davide and Walljasper for this workshop on developing professional skills. The session will be on Thursday, October 10th from 1:00-2:00PM via Zoom.

You’ll need to register in advance for this workshop–then just add it to your calendar and be sure to arrive when it’s time for the workshop (tip: one part of being a professional involves being punctual)!

The next workshop is coming up soon: the Research Types and Methods Panel on Tuesday, 10/15 at 1:00-2:00pm.

Image Credit: “PROFESSIONS” by Andrea Solar via Flickr under the license CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

Workshop: Zotero for Undergraduate Researchers

Workshops for Undergraduate Researchers start this week, this time with a new workshop, Zotero for Undergraduate Researchers.

In this workshop, students will learn how to use Zotero, a powerful tool for formatting and managing references (citations), for their posters and other projects including reports, research papers, and presentations.

To prepare for the workshop, please download Zotero and create your account before the workshop.

Please register in advance for this workshop–then just add it to your calendar and be sure to arrive when it’s time for the workshop, Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 4-5:00pm.

Photo credit: “This is a job for Zotero” by jazzmodeus via Flickr under the license CC BY-NC 2.0.

Fall 2024 Workshops

Undergraduate researchers must attend four workshops. Returning researchers must complete four workshops. If you have already completed all workshops and do not wish to participate in them again please contact Prof. Hamid Norouzi, undergraduateresearch@citytech.cuny.edu SUBJECT Line: workshop alternatives, to discuss alternate activities to fulfill this requirement.

WorkshopLeadsDate/TimeModality
Zotero for Undergraduate Researchers
Students will learn how to use Zotero, a powerful tool for formatting and managing references (citations), for their posters and other projects including reports, research papers, and presentations. Please download Zotero and create your account before the workshop.
Registration		Prof. BergerOct. 9, 4-5 PMOnline
Being a Professional
Students will learn about professionalism and strategies to develop from varied perspectives.
Registration		Profs. Davide and WalljasperOct 10, 1:00-2:00 PMOnline
Research Types and Methods Panel
Before beginning your research project, you need to decide how to design a study. This workshop will give you a brief overview of various types of research using field surveys, secondary data analysis, and laboratory experiments.
Registration		Profs. Gregory, Rahman, and KimOct 15, 1:00-2:00 PMOnline
Presenting Yourself Online
Focuses on how students can create and maintain a professional and/or academic online presence. The OpenLab team supports students developing a presence on their OpenLab sites during their academic career at City Tech and even into their job search post-graduation.
Registration		Profs. Rosen and ReitzOct. 17, 1-2 PMOnline
Using OpenLab for Research Projects
The OpenLab team supports student researchers by showing how to communicate about and display research via OpenLab.
Registration		Profs. Rosen and ReitzOct. 24, 1-2 PMOnline
Advancing Library Research Techniques
Learn how to use the library and Google Scholar to find sources for your poster and general strategies for the literature review.
Location: L540 (Library Eclassroom)		Prof. LeonardOct. 31, 1:00-2:00 PMIn-Person
Advancing Library Research Techniques
Description: See above
Registration		Prof. BergerOct. 31, 4:00-5:00 PMOnline
Journal Club #1
Alcohol and substance use diagnoses among HIV-positive patients receiving care in NYC clinic settings.
Registration		Prof. GurungNov. 1, 1:00-2:00 PMOnline
ePortfolios for Academic and Career Advancement
Create dynamic, professional websites using WordPress featuring your outstanding academic work.
Registration		iTECNov. 6, 1:00-2:00 PMOnline
ePortfolios for Academic and Career Advancement
Create dynamic, professional websites using WordPress featuring your outstanding academic work.
Registration		iTECNov. 6, 4:00-5:00 PMOnline
Journal Club #2 
Marijuana and illicit drugs: Correlates of condomless anal sex among adolescent and emerging adult sexual minority men
Registration		Prof. GurungNov. 8, 1:00-2:00 PMOnline
Academic Works for Student Posters
Adding your poster to CUNY Academic Works creates a unique, permanent link for your resume, CV, and graduate school application.
Registration		Prof. BergerNov. 12, 4:00-5:00 PMOnline
Writing Abstracts for Research Projects
Students will learn about abstracts: what they are and how they are used. They will also learn the necessary elements to writing an abstract and go through a series of exercises in small groups to distinguish between successful and unsuccessful abstracts.
Registration		Profs. ElHitti, Garcia, and WongNov. 14, 1:00-2:00 PMOnline
Writing Abstracts for Research Projects
Description: See above
Registration		Profs. ElHitti, Garcia, and WongNov. 14, 4:00-5:00 PMOnline
Journal Club #3 
Examining recruitment strategies in the enrollment cascade of youth living with HIV: Descriptive findings from a nationwide web-based adherence protocol
Registration		Prof. GurungNov. 15, 2:00-3:00 PMOnline
Designing a Research Poster Presentation
Understand the purpose of a scientific research poster; learn important layout principles and components to create and present effective research posters.
Registration		Profs. Davide, Alcendor, and XiaoNov. 21, 1:00-2:00 PM
Designing a Research Poster Presentation
Description: see above
Location: L540 (Library Eclassroom)		Profs. Davide, Alcendor, and XiaoNov. 21, 4:00-5:00 PM

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Workshop: Advancing Library Research Techniques

As we pass the mid-semester mark, we’re also in the middle of the slate of workshops designed for you, Undergraduate Researchers!

You’re invited to join Prof. Prince and Prof. Berger from City Tech’s library for a workshop on Advancing Library Research Techniques, where you’ll learn how to use the library and Google Scholar to find sources for your poster and general strategies for the literature review.

This workshop is offered twice on Wednesday, March 27th, once in the library and once on Zoom:

  • In person with Prof. Prince, 1:00-2:00 PM–This workshop will take place in L540, the Library E-classroom. Enter the library on the 4th Floor of the Library building, and go up to the classroom on the next floor.
  • Online with Prof. Berger, 4:00-5:00 PM –You can register for the 4:00PM Advancing Library Research Techniques via Zoom.

Two great options for one great workshop!

Photo Credit: “Sky” by Ivan via Flickr under the license CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED

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