Getting Started & FAQs
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Getting Started in Undergraduate Research
At UTC, all students can participate in UR regardless of background, discipline, or year of study.
The Office for Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavor (URaCE) is your primary resource for support throughout the entire research process. From getting started in UR to sharing your research through publication and presentation, we are here to assist you.
Steps to Engagement
- 1. Attend a Getting Started workshop
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Attending a workshop is the first step in the UR journey.
Workshop attendees learn about available research opportunities, the benefits of UR engagement and how to prepare for success in research.
In addition, students who attend a Getting Started workshop are enrolled in the URaCE Canvas Community, which includes information about UR opportunities on campus and beyond, how to create an e-portfolio, templates and guides to help guide your research journey, and funding opportunities.
Summer 2021
Getting Started workshops will be conducted virtually. Once you register for a workshop you will receive a message with instructions for how to join the session. (Registration not available yet)
Thursday, July 29 REGISTER 1:30 - 2:30 pm Thursday, August 5 REGISTER 12:00 - 1:00 pm Wednesday, August 11 REGISTER 1:00 - 2:00 pm Fall 2021
Getting Started workshops will be offered in person with an option to connect virtually. Once you register for a workshop, you will receive additional information regarding the session.
Tuesday, August 24 3:00 - 4:00 pm Wednesday, September 1 1:30 - 2:30 pm Thursday, September 9 3:00 - 4:00 pm Wednesday, September 15 2:30 - 3:30 pm Thursday, September 23 2:30 - 3:30 pm Tuesday, October 26 3:00 - 4:00 pm Wednesday, November 3 2:30 - 3:30 pm
2. Schedule an Undergraduate Research consultation
- 4. Network with Prospective UR Mentors
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Did you know that a variety of professionals including UTC faculty, graduate students, staff, and community members can mentor UR projects? As you begin your search for an UR position, seek out and connect with faculty and others who are working on projects in your area(s) of interest. Networking with faculty and others can often lead to UR opportunities! Visit UTC faculty webpages to learn about faculty research, and
toprepare for the research conversation. Request a copy of the informational interview guide from the Office for URaCE to help guide your conversations with prospective mentors.Need help networking with prospective UR mentors? Set up an URaCE consultation.
- 5. Prepare for UR
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Complete Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training. RCR training focuses on the ethics, regulations, rules, and best practices that guide research activity. Training is free, and earning the RCR certification will help you gain a competitive advantage when seeking a research opportunity. Register for Training.
As you embark on your undergraduate research journey you should also consult the Web Guide to Research for Undergraduates (WebGURU). This platform is an excellent resource for navigating the entire undergraduate research experience, and includes information related to intellectual property issues, research integrity, publishing, networking, and undergraduate research opportunities. Although the guide focuses on STEM disciplines, content is applicable to students pursuing undergraduate research in all disciplines.
