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More workshops this week, Undergraduate Researchers!
You’re invited to join Prof. ElHitti, Prof. Garcia, and the fellows in City Tech’s Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) program for a workshop on Writing Abstracts for Research Projects
The sessions are on Thursday, October 27th:
OR
These are two great options for one great workshop!
As we approach mid-semester, we’re also approaching the middle of the 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
The workshop is on Wednesday, October 26th, offered at two different times during the day:
OR
Two great options for one great workshop!
What a great week of workshops we’ve had so far, with more this week!
Following Using OpenLab for your Research Project on Tuesday, join Profs. Kim and Rahman for the Research Types and Methods Panel.
This session takes place on Thursday, October 20th, from 1-2:00PM. Be sure to register for Research Types and Methods and then join when it’s time!
This semester’s workshop 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. Rosen and the OpenLab Community Team. Register for the workshop and join on Tuesday, October 18th, 3:30-4:30PM.
If you haven’t already, sign up for an OpenLab account before the workshop so you can log in and get started!
Here’s a reminder for all Undergraduate Researchers:
If you are participating in an undergraduate research program, the research programs’ workshops Start this week!
This Thursday, you’re invited to join the CUNY Creative Arts Team (CAT) for the workshop on developing time management skills.
Join via Zoom for Time Management, Thursday, 10/13, 1:00-2:00PM.
Calling all Undergraduate Researchers! If you are participating in an undergraduate research program, be sure to check out the full list of workshops and sign up for workshops starting this coming week with Tuesday’s workshop on Presenting Yourself Online. This second 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!
You’re invited to join Profs. Davide and Walljasper for a workshop on developing professional skills. The session will be on Wednesday, October 13th from 1:00-2:00PM.
Register for Being a Professional, and then join when it’s time for the workshop!
Calling all Undergraduate Researchers! And mentors, too!
If you are participating in an undergraduate research program, the Fall 2022 workshops start next week with workshops on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 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!
To start the semester’s workshop offerings, the OpenLab Team invites all students to join them for a workshop on presenting yourself online
The session is on Tuesday, Oct. 11th, from 3:30-4:30 PM. Remember, it’s right after Monday’s holiday!
Register for Presenting Yourself Online. See you soon!
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Presenting Yourself Online Registration | Prof. Rosen+OL Team | Oct. 11, 3:30-4:30 PM |
| Being a Professional Registration | Profs. Davide and Walljasper | Oct. 12, 1-2 PM |
| CUNY CATS time management Workshop Link | BMI CUNY CAT | Oct. 13, 1-2 PM |
| Using OpenLab for your Research Project Registration | Profs. Reitz and Rosen+OL Team | Oct. 18, 3:30-4:30 PM |
| Research Types and Methods Panel Registration | Profs. Kim and Rahman | Oct. 20, 1-2 PM |
| Advancing Library Research Techniques Registration | Prof. Prince | Oct. 26, 1-2 PM |
| Advancing Library Research Techniques Registration | Prof. Berger | Oct. 26, 4-5 PM |
| Writing Abstracts for Research Projects Registration | Profs. ElHitti and Garcia + WAC Fellows | Oct. 27, 1-2 PM |
| Writing Abstracts for Research Projects Registration | Profs. ElHitti and Garcia + WAC Fellows | Oct. 27, 4-5 PM |
| ePortfolios for Academic and Career Advancement Registration | iTEC | Nov. 3, 1-2 PM |
| ePortfolios for Academic and Career Advancement Registration | iTEC | Nov. 3, 4-5 PM |
| Designing a Research Poster Presentation Registration | Profs. Davide, Alcendor, and Xiao | Nov. 10, 1-2 PM |
| Designing a Research Poster Presentation Registration | Profs. Davide, Alcendor, and Xiao | Nov. 10, 4-5 PM |
| Academic Works for Student posters Registration | Prof. Berger | Nov. 17, 1-2 PM |
| Journal Club 1: Is the association between adverse childhood experiences and later depression buffered by the trait of psychological flexibility? Students are required to read an article (see link) in advance of the meeting. Registration | Prof. Gurung | Nov. 2, 1-2 PM |
| Journal Club 2: Use of dried blood spots biosampling technology in predicting future viral breakthrough. Students are required to read an article (see link) in advance of the meeting. Registration | Prof. Gurung | Nov. 10, 11 AM-12 PM |
| Journal Club 3: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the care continuum of youth living with HIV. Students are required to read an article (see link) in advance of the meeting. Registration | Prof. Gurung | Nov. 16, 1-2 PM |
Designing a Research Poster Presentation (Profs. Davide, Alcendor, and Xiao)
Library workshop (Advancing Library Research Techniques Workshop) (Profs. Berger and Leonard)
Writing Abstracts for Research Projects (WAC)
Academic Works for Student Posters (Prof. Berger)
Extras
Designing a Research Poster Presentation
Designing a Research Poster
Checklist to Designing a Scientific Research Poster
Writing Abstracts for Research Projects
Abstracts Workshop, Fall 2022, 1 PM
Abstracts Workshop, Fall 2022, 4 PM
Library workshop (Advancing Library Research Techniques Workshop)
Workshop PowerPoint
Library guide
Short videos on some of the skills and knowledge in workshop:
Choosing a database
Developing a search strategy
Citation tools
Get to know Google Scholar
Connect Google Scholar to City Tech Library
What is a peer reviewed journal article? A 1-minute explanation
The elements of a scholarly article
How to read a scholarly article in 7 steps
Join the Conversation! Students and Scholarly Articles
Academic Works for Undergraduate Researchers
Workshop PowerPoint
Library guide
Extras!
Conducting Experimental Research (Prof. Rahman, Mechanical Engineering Technology)
Fundamental of Engineering Exam (Prof. Xiao, Mechanical Engineering Technology)
Reference Managers and Literature Search with Zotero (Prof. Seto, Biology)
Zotero Bib and Data Citations (Prof. Seto, Biology)
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