Undergraduate Research

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.

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.

Reflection for Using OpenLab for Your Research Project Workshop

You can view the slides from the workshop.

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

Hudson River Park Internships

Hudson River Park is hiring paid seasonal Environmental Educators and seasonal Field Science Assistants! Hudson River Park’s River Project team conducts research and offers hands-on STEM programming to communicate the ecological importance of the Park’s 400-acre Estuarine Sanctuary as a living laboratory for community engagement, stewardship and learning. These seasonal positions are a great opportunity for college students or recent graduates to gain experience in environmental education, science communication and field science.

Find more information below and in the attached job descriptions:

Two term lengths: 12 weeks or 30 weeks
Start date: Tuesday, June 4^th
Work schedule: Tuesdays-Saturdays, 30-35 hours/week
Pay rate: $20/hour

Positions available in other departments within the Park can be found on the Careers page.

collection of photos of students working in the Hudson River Park program

CUNY Immersive Research Experience – Climate Scholars Program

Check out this exciting opportunity from the CUNY Climate Scholars program:

February 21, 2024

Dear CUNY Undergraduate,

We are happy to announce the CUNY Immersive Research Experience – Climate Scholars program (CIRE-CS) application for the 2024-25 cohort is now open. We invite you to apply.

CIRE-CS is a highly competitive program. We seek passionate, determined, and serious-minded students commited to making a positive impact on our environment and our society. We encourage you to apply if you are interested in mitigating climate change, preparing for a vibrant future, and expect to pursue a climate-focused career in areas such as renewable energy, environmental policy, sustainability, climate science, climate policy, environmental justice, and climate journalism.

You can learn more by reading our Annual Report .

Program Overview

The CIRE-CS program will run from August 22, 2024, through April 30, 2025. CIRE-CS Scholars will present their research at the Baruch Creative Inquiry and Research Expo in May 2025 and at the CIRE Research Symposium in June 2025. CIRE Climate Scholars participate in mandatory didactic sessions held via Zoom on Wednesdays from

10:00 to 11:30 am. During the fall semester, CIRE Climate Scholars participate in a three-month climate research lab experience and meet with middle school and high school students to discuss climate challenges and solutions. During the spring semester, CIRE Climate Scholars participate in a three-month NGO or corporate climate change internship*. In-person and ﬁeld experiences are included in the CIRE-CS program. Valuable CIRE networking events and workshops will be announced regularly, and CIRE Climate Scholars will be encouraged to atend. Each applicant must be able to commit 20 hours per week for the full duration of the program. Each CIRE Climate Scholar will earn up to $7,500 for their participation. Funding for the CIRE-CS program is provided by the CUNY Oﬃce of Research, the CUNY Research Scholars Program, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Mr. Paul Rothman, and the State of New York.

Applications

To apply to the program, please ﬁll out the form below and submit it by March 22, 2024, at 5 pm.

Application Form

If your application is selected, you will be scheduled for a group interview to be held via Zoom between March 27 and April 8. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@cunyclimate.org.

We look forward to receiving your application and wish you the best of luck in your academic and career pursuits.

Best regards,

CIRE-Climate Scholars Team

*Internship placement is dependent upon performance throughout the fall semester.

Photo Credit: CUNY Climate Scholars Annual Report.

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 workshops and sign up for workshops starting this week with Tuesday’s workshop on Presenting Yourself Online. 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, March 14th 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: Using OpenLab for Your Research Project on Tuesday, 3/19 at 1:00.

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

2024 Velay Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Female student in a science lab — Image from the Velay Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship website

The Velay Scholars Research Fellowship, offered by the CUNY Office of Reseach, is designed to provide undergraduate students with immersive research experiences. By participating in the Summer Velay Program, students will have the opportunity to:

Engage in cutting-edge research across a wide range of disciplines.
Work closely with esteemed faculty mentors on meaningful research projects.
Develop essential skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication.
Connect with a diverse community of scholars and peers who share their passion for inquiry and discovery.

This program is open to students from all academic backgrounds who are eager to dive deep into the world of research and make a tangible impact in their fields of interest. The projected timeline for the fellowship will be from Mon. June 3^rd – Thurs. August 8th, 2024, which will culminate in a poster presentation to highlight the research done during the summer. Upon full completion of the program, students will receive a $5,000 stipend.

Eligibility:

All CUNY undergraduates interested in careers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
CUNY undergraduates completing their sophomore or junior year may apply.
CUNY Community College students with at least 30 credits at the time of application are also encouraged to apply.

Eligible students are encouraged to visit the Velay Scholars Research Fellowship program website to learn more about the Velay Scholars Research Fellowship and access the online application portal. There is also an FAQ section for common questions students might have about the program. The application deadline is Friday, March 25th, 2024.

Velay Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship @ CUNY Application

If you have any questions or would like more information about the Velay Scholars Research Fellowship, please feel free to reach out to Veer Shetty (veer.shetty@cuny.edu).

Workshop: Presenting Yourself Online

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Calling all Undergraduate Researchers! And mentors, too!

If you are participating in an undergraduate research program, the Spring 2024 workshops start this week. 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, 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 Tuesday, March 5th, from 1:00-2:00 PM. Register for Presenting Yourself Online. See you soon!

You can view the slides from the workshop here.

After you attend the workshop, please share your reflection. Your answers will go to workshop leaders and will not appear publicly on the site.

Workshops: Spring 2024 Schedule

Workshops for Undergraduate Researchers

Welcome to the Spring 2024 Undergraduate Research Workshop Series! New participating undergraduate researchers must attend four workshops. Returning researchers must also complete four workshops. If you have already completed all workshops and do not wish to participate in them again, please contact the Director of Undergraduate Research, Prof. Hamid Norouzi, undergraduateresearch@citytech.cuny.edu — SUBJECT Line: workshop alternatives, to discuss alternate activities to fulfill this requirement.

Some of these workshops are on campus and some are online. All of the online workshops have a registration link provided above. Be sure to register in advance and save the registration information to join the workshop via Zoom at the date and time it begins. The workshops on campus do not require you to register. Whichever you plan to attend, be sure to add them to your calendar!

Workshop Schedule

Workshop	Leads	Date/Time/Modality
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 for Presenting Yourself Online	Prof. Reitz and Prof. Rosen	March 5, 1-2 PM Online
Being a Professional Students will learn about professionalism and strategies to develop from varied perspectives. Registration for Being a Professional	Profs. Davide and Walljasper	March 14, 1-2 PM Online
Using OpenLab for your Research Project The OpenLab team supports student researchers by showing how to communicate about and display research via OpenLab. Registration for Using OpenLab for your Research Project	Prof. Reitz and Prof. Rosen	March 19, 1-2 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 for Research Types and Methods Panel	Profs. Gregory, Rahman, and Kim	March 21, 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. Prince	March 27, 1:00-2:00 PM In-Person
Advancing Library Research Techniques Description: See above Registration for 4PM Advancing Library Research Techniques	Prof. Berger	March 27, 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 for 1PM Writing Abstracts for Research Projects	Profs. ElHitti and Garcia	March 28, 1:00-2:00 PM Online
Writing Abstracts for Research Projects Description: See above Registration for 4PM Writing Abstracts for Research Projects	Profs. ElHitti and Garcia	March 28, 4:00-5:00 PM Online
ePortfolios for Academic and Career Advancement Create dynamic, professional websites using WordPress featuring your outstanding academic work. Registration for 1PM ePortfolios for Academic and Career Advancement	ATOL (formerly iTEC)	April 1, 1 PM Online
ePortfolios for Academic and Career Advancement Create dynamic, professional websites using WordPress featuring your outstanding academic work. Registration for 4PM ePortfolios for Academic and Career Advancement	ATOL (formerly iTEC)	April 1, 4 PM Online
Journal Club #1 The first session of the SPSS Workshop Series will delve into the intricacies of consort diagrams — their significance in clinical trials and scientific publications, and the methodology behind their creation. Registration for Journal Club #1	Prof. Gurung	April 4, 1:00-2:00 PM Online
Journal Club #2 The second session of the SPSS Workshop Series will explore the nuances of demographic, clinical characteristics, and bivariate analyses tables â€“ their significance in clinical trials and scientific publications, and the methodology behind their creation. Registration for Journal Club #2	Prof. Gurung	April 11, 1:00-2:00 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 for 1PM Designing a Research Poster Presentation	Profs. Davide, Alcendor, and Xiao	April 11, 1:00-2:00 PM Online
Designing a Research Poster Presentation Description: see above Location: L540 (Library Eclassroom)	Profs. Davide, Alcendor, and Xiao	April 11, 4:00-5:00 PM In-Person
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 for Academic Works for Student Posters	Prof. Berger	April 17 , 1:00-2:00 PM Online
Journal Club #3 The third session of the SPSS Workshop Series will explore the nuances of multivariable analyses tables â€“ their significance in clinical trials and scientific publications, and the methodology behind their creation. Registration for Journal Club #3	Prof. Gurung	April 18, 1:00-2:00 PM Online

Happy researching, and learn all you can in these great workshops!

Photo Credit:

“Untitled” by Michael Dain via Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Undergraduate Research Social Mixer Today!

Decorative poster with city skyline and fireworks. Text reads:
ARE YOU PRESENTING A POSTER AT THE CITY TECH UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH POSTER SESSION?
JOIN US AT THE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SOCIAL MIXER
Celebrate this semester’s accomplishments with your professors and peers! Wednesday, December 6th 3:00 - 5:00pm Room A209 (Academic Building) Admission is free! No registration required
Food and refreshments will be provided!

Download the Event Poster

ARE YOU PRESENTING A POSTER AT THE CITY TECH UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH POSTER SESSION?
JOIN US AT THE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SOCIAL MIXER
Celebrate this semester’s accomplishments with your professors and peers! Wednesday, December 6th 3:00 – 5:00pm Room A209 (Academic Building) Admission is free! No registration required
Food and refreshments will be provided!

Workshop: Writing Abstracts for Research Projects

orange and yellow colored net fibers against a dark background — “Abstract” by tanakawho via Flickr CC BY-NC 2.0

More workshops to engage with in November, Undergraduate Researchers!

You’re invited to join Prof. ElHitti, Prof. Garcia, and the graduate fellows in City Tech’s Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) program for a workshop on Writing Abstracts for Research Projects. In this workshop, 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.

The sessions are on Thursday, November 9th via Zoom:

These are two great options for one great workshop!

Workshop: Advancing Library Research Techniques

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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 Thursday, November 2nd, 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 and participate via Zoom.

Two great options for one great workshop!