Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research
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Brown Bag Lunch Series

All undergraduate students interested in or currently participating in research are invited to attend. Sessions are held in the Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research, room 2100D McKeldin Library. Click Here for the Brown Bag Lunch series flyer.
  • Getting the Most Out of Your Research Experience
    Monday, September 24, 2007 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm
    A meet-and-greet for those interested in research as well as for those with experiences to share! New and old student researchers are invited to attend and share concerns, expertise, and pizza! Come see what other students are questioning and what experienced students have to advise on undertaking research as an undergraduate. MCUR staff will be on hand with a list of research opportunities available at the University and will be available to answer any questions students may have about pursuing research as an undergraduate.
  • Finding Relevant, Scholarly Information and Assessing Sources
    Tuesday, October 9, 2007 from 12:30pm – 1:30pm
    This workshop will address concerns over finding background information relevant to research students are currently pursuing. It’s easy to get lost in the voluminous literature available today on almost any topic—come learn how other students are finding information, be it through library databases, in the (physical) library archives, or on the Internet. Library and MCUR staff will be on hand to answer questions on where information is located in the library or online, on what information is considered “academic”, and on how to refine searches so that relevant information is included in cases where little is available during an initial search.
  • Working in a Cooperative Environment: Communicating with Faculty and Grad Students
    Monday, October 22, 2007 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm
    Unsure of how to approach your faculty mentor or a grad student with a concern or question? Wonder how others handle these interactions? How often should you meet with your supervisor? How should you prepare for the meetings? What does your professor expect of you anyways? Come share questions and experiences you’ve had interacting with others in your lab/research team. MCUR staff will be on hand to answer any questions.
  • I’m just doing what I’m told…: Independence in Undergraduate Research
    Monday, November 5, 2007 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm
    Ever feel as if your job consists of more cleaning duties than “real” research? What is “real” research anyway? How can you make sure your work is meaningful for you? What kind of initiative is expected, allowed, or necessary?? Come discuss your concerns, questions, and experiences about autonomy in undergraduate research. MCUR staff will be on hand to answer any questions.
  • Writing the Research Paper
    Tuesday, November 27, 2007 from 12:30pm – 1:30pm
    Your research will remain unheard of until you write your research paper. Here is your chance to present all the great work you have been doing—so what should you include? How should you format? What is APA/MLA and which one should you choose? How does your question and the type of research you are undertaking shape your paper? Come to share your expertise or simply to ask questions. MCUR staff will be on hand with a list of resources on how to write a research paper in various disciplines, and will be available to answer questions. MCUR also has a library of successful papers on file from previous years that students may peruse through.
  • Beyond the Research Project: Getting Your Ideas Out
    Monday, December 10, 2007 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm
    So, you’ve finished your research for the semester, but you still have a lot of ideas on where to take your ideas next—maybe you want to ask different questions now that you have some background, or maybe you’ve discovered a line of questioning that compels you further. Maybe you’d like to get others interested, or simply share what you know with the community-at-large. What other opportunities are there for students beyond their research at the University? Come share your experiences in ways you have helped spread the word about your research, whether it was at a local community meeting or through a professional research journal. MCUR staff will be on hand with a list of resources for undergraduate students on where they might get published, where they might present their papers, and where they might consider applying to for research grants.