Workshops

Are you interested in learning about how to get involved in research abroad? Looking to gain insight about fieldwork within a variety of research disciplines? If so, you may benefit from coming to our Fieldwork and Research Abroad workshop! At this workshop, we will discuss different opportunities that involve participating in research internationally. Researchers involved in fieldwork will also be present to discuss how to get involved. Participating in fieldwork or research abroad can help you diversify your skills. These skills are transferable to a variety of fields!

If you're interested, this workshop is perfect for you! This was presented by the Center for Undergraduate Research Board of Students (CURBS) at Reitz Union Room 3320 on February 28th, 2023 from 4 to 5pm. Please reach out to us if you have any questions via email at curworkshops@gmail.com. Go Gators, Go Research!

Scholarships are a great way to get started with research or get funding to conduct awesome research in various universities around the country or the world. UF offers multiple research scholarships, such as USP or SUIRP, as well as promotes country-wide scholarships, such as the Barry Goldwater Scholarships. ⁠
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If you are interested in applying to a research scholarship, watch our Scholarships 101 Workshop hosted by our CURBS ambassadors, including a previous Barry Goldwater Scholarship winner! The workshop will go over and provide resources for the following scholarships: USP, ESP, Goldwater, NSF, Fulbright, and SUIRP. As always, Go Gators, Go Research!

Are you an undergraduate Gator looking to present a research project or thesis? Do you want to develop the skills to design a professional and informational poster demonstrating your hard work?

Our ‘Posters’ 101 workshop hosted by the Center for Undergraduate Research Board of Students was held on October 12, 2022, at 4 PM and 6 PM in Reitz Union Room 2325.

This workshop provides tips, general guidelines on poster creation, presentation skills, conferences, symposiums, and more. Our ambassadors are here to answer any questions you have! Go Gators and Go Research!

The humanities are at the core of medicine. The field is more than biochemistry and anatomy; it is a purpose-driven cause that requires empathy, social awareness, and ethics.

Though often overlooked, the fields of anthropology, music, art, policy, literature, psychology, sociology, and philosophy are all effective tools that can be used to advance the field of medicine.

Learn about these tools, hear from a professor and researcher in the field, and understand how the important role of the medical humanities in the pandemic.

This workshop, presented by Dr. Clarence Gravlee, was held on April 13th, 2022.

Go Gators, Go Research -- for all!

Conferences can be intimidating. If you’re presenting, delivering an elevator pitch and designing an appealing poster can impact how likely you are to draw appeal to your work. If you’re simply attending, the importance of networking cannot be understated; conferences can be excellent opportunities to meet leading minds in your field of interest. Whether you are planning on presenting at or attending a conference in the future or don’t have a set date yet, The Center for Undergraduate Research Board of Students (CURBS) is pleased to host the “Conferences 101” workshop, presented by Jennifer Moses, Assistant Director of the Center for Undergraduate Research.

This workshop took place on Wednesday, February 9th, 2022, from 4 – 5 PM.

Go Gators, Go Research -- for all!