Undergraduate Research Expo

October 29-October 31, 2024

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 2024 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 2024 EXPO SCHEDULE

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Defining Undergraduate Research and Misconceptions Panel	9:15 AM-10:15 AM	Zoom Meeting ID: 943 3372 6087 Passcode: 205941	RSVP
Defining Goals and Passions/Picking a Research Topic Panel	10:30 AM-11:30 AM	Zoom Meeting ID: 913 9458 5622 Passcode: 603831	RSVP
Understanding the Research Process and Transferable Skills Panel	1:00 PM-2:00 PM	MSC 2406	RSVP
Research Careers, Industry, and the Dos and Don’ts of Graduate School Panel	2:15 PM-3:15 PM	MSC 2406	RSVP
Research Opportunities & Resources Fair	3:30 PM-5:00 PM	MSC 2400 (Gates Ballroom)	No RSVP Required
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Ways to do Undergraduate Research Panel	9:00 AM-10:00 AM	Zoom Meeting ID: 996 3485 5246 Passcode: 744302	RSVP
Maximizing Research Experiences through National Fellowships Panel	10:15 AM-11:15 AM	Zoom Meeting ID: 927 0714 3162 Passcode: 127551	RSVP
Networking with Faculty and Establishing Mentoring Relationships Panel	12:30 PM-1:30 PM	MSC 2300 B	RSVP
Scholarly Communication Panel	1:45 PM-2:45 PM	MSC 2300 B	RSVP
UGR Expo Social	3:00 PM-5:00 PM	MSC 2300 C	No RSVP Required
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Undergraduate Research Ambassadors Panel	12:00 PM-1:00 PM	MSC 2300 A-B	RSVP
Undergraduate Research Programs Mixer	1:00 PM-4:00 PM	MSC 2300 A-B	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:
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Panel Descriptions
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	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.
Scholarly Communication	This panel will provide an overview of scholarly communication, the peer review process, and strategies for effectively communicating research findings to engage with broader audiences.
Undergraduate Research Ambassadors Panel	Join us at the 2024 Undergraduate Research Expo for an informative panel hosted by our Undergraduate Research Ambassadors. During this session, attendees will receive an overview of the program and have the opportunity to engage with current undergraduate researchers, ask questions, and gain valuable insights and advice.
Research Opportunities & Resources Fair	After a host of panels working to establish the objectives of research, as well as how to be successful within a research experience, UGR will be hosting a Research Opportunities and Resources Fair. Students, armed with a better understanding of research, will attend the event in hopes of learning more about opportunities within (and beyond) their field.
UGR Expo Social	This is an opportunity to build connections with other students and organizations on campus. We encourage you to network with interested students, discuss your ongoing and future projects, and explore potential collaborations. Food and drinks will be provided!
Undergraduate Research Programs Mixer	Following the UGR Ambassador panel, the UGR Program Mixer will offer attendees the chance to interact with the UGR Ambassadors, Explorations Journal Board Members, Law & Society Journal Board Members, and UGR Staff to engage in further discussion and learn more about our programs.