Undergraduate Research Discovery Day
Join us at the inaugural Rutgers Undergraduate Research Discovery Day. Audience members will include students who are interested in getting involved in research, as well as faculty members who wish to learn about undergraduate research pipelines, opportunities, and expectations. Explore our sessions below.
General Research Fair
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
This tabling event will introduce Rutgers–New Brunswick undergraduate students and faculty to the many opportunities and resources available through structured and independent research pipelines. The research fair will also include essential units that support the academic and professional success of the undergraduate research community.
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Faculty Mentor Panel
10:30 a.m.–11:10 a.m.
2:10 p.m.–2:50 p.m.
Current faculty mentors and undergraduate academic directors will discuss the importance of undergraduate research, the avenues for getting involved, and potential expectations of faculty and students who wish to engage in research at Rutgers.
Student Researcher Panel (Open to Undergraduates, Graduate Students, and Alumni)
11:10 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
1:00 p.m.–1:40 p.m.
Current and past student researchers will talk about the importance of undergraduate research, the avenues for getting involved, how the experience has shaped their interests, (future) careers, and answer questions from the audience.
Publishing Session
1:40 p.m.–2:10 p.m.
This panel will include members of Aresty Rutgers Undergraduate Research Journal, the Writing Program and Research Writing Conference, and past and current undergraduates who have been published in peer-reviewed journals. Panelists will discuss the merits of engaging in research, their experiences applying for publications, and the positive impact of getting published.
Research Discovery Sessions during Student Success Weeks
Faculty and supporting units will also host Research Discovery Sessions at different locations across campus to expose students to research in its many forms. Essential supporting units will offer sessions to discuss the resources that complement the positive outcomes of student research and academic experiences.