Category: Workshops
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!
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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.
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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.
| Workshop | Leads | Date/Time | Modality |
| 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. Berger | Oct. 9, 4-5 PM | Online |
| Being a Professional Students will learn about professionalism and strategies to develop from varied perspectives. Registration | Profs. Davide and Walljasper | Oct 10, 1:00-2:00 PM | Online |
| 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 Kim | Oct 15, 1:00-2:00 PM | Online |
| 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 Reitz | Oct. 17, 1-2 PM | Online |
| 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 Reitz | Oct. 24, 1-2 PM | Online |
| 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. Leonard | Oct. 31, 1:00-2:00 PM | In-Person |
| Advancing Library Research Techniques Description: See above Registration | Prof. Berger | Oct. 31, 4:00-5:00 PM | Online |
| Journal Club #1 Alcohol and substance use diagnoses among HIV-positive patients receiving care in NYC clinic settings. Registration | Prof. Gurung | Nov. 1, 1:00-2:00 PM | Online |
| ePortfolios for Academic and Career Advancement Create dynamic, professional websites using WordPress featuring your outstanding academic work. Registration | iTEC | Nov. 6, 1:00-2:00 PM | Online |
| ePortfolios for Academic and Career Advancement Create dynamic, professional websites using WordPress featuring your outstanding academic work. Registration | iTEC | Nov. 6, 4:00-5:00 PM | Online |
| Journal Club #2 Marijuana and illicit drugs: Correlates of condomless anal sex among adolescent and emerging adult sexual minority men Registration | Prof. Gurung | Nov. 8, 1:00-2:00 PM | Online |
| 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. Berger | Nov. 12, 4:00-5:00 PM | Online |
| 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 Wong | Nov. 14, 1:00-2:00 PM | Online |
| Writing Abstracts for Research Projects Description: See above Registration | Profs. ElHitti, Garcia, and Wong | Nov. 14, 4:00-5:00 PM | Online |
| Journal Club #3Â Examining recruitment strategies in the enrollment cascade of youth living with HIV: Descriptive findings from a nationwide web-based adherence protocol Registration | Prof. Gurung | Nov. 15, 2:00-3:00 PM | Online |
| 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 Xiao | Nov. 21, 1:00-2:00 PM | |
| Designing a Research Poster Presentation Description: see above Location: L540 (Library Eclassroom) | Profs. Davide, Alcendor, and Xiao | Nov. 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!
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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 the fourth workshop of the Spring 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 Thursday, March 21th, 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: Using OpenLab for your Research Project
Updated Date! 3/19/24
This semester’s workshops are off to a successful start, 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 Tuesday, 3/19, 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!
Did you attend the workshop? Share your reflections directly with the workshop leaders.
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Photo credit: “The Right Tool” by Emily via Flickr under the license CC BY-NC 2.0 Deed.
