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OUR Education Series: Introduction to Public Speaking
In this session, you will hear about techniques for and issues with effective public speaking. You will learn how to present in a variety of formats. Public speaking is both necessary in research dissemination and takes a lot of practice, so this session will be useful for any student, especially those who are new to public presentation and speaking, and are looking for some introductory information.
Presenter: Andrew Welhouse, Political Science PhD Candidate& Assistant Coach, John R. Park Debate Society REGISTER HERE.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Contact Name: Shelly Parker. Contact Email: shelly.parker@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Summer Research Programs Social
Undergraduate researchers who are conducting research this summer are invited to attend this social taking place at the Eccles Health Sciences Education Building, room 1700. The social will include a SUB Zero Ice Cream Liquid Nitrogen presentation where they will give a presentation on liquid nitrogen and then turn it into ice cream. Pizza will be provided.
RSVP Required: https://utah.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eX7f6Y4jBD2gkfk
This social is hosted by RUUTE Summer Undergraduate Research Experience.
Campus Locations: Health Sciences Education Building - Spencer F. and Cleone P. Eccles (HSEB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly workshop for undergraduate researchers applying for OUR funding (UROP, SPUR, Travel & Small Grants and other opportunities). This is a drop-in and work session space for students to get information about applying for opportunities.
Every Friday from 12:00-1:00 pm via Zoom.
(no event on 7/4)
Register for Zoom at link below.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, June 27, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Monthly Deadline to Apply for OUR Travel & Small Grants
The Office of Undergraduate Research provides funding opportunities for students whose research requires travel or other support.
When to Apply: Grants are considered monthly. Travel Grant and Small Grant applications are reviewed and applicants are notified of the outcome by the 7th day of every month. This means all applications (including the faculty mentor portion) must be submitted no later than the last day of the previous month. Grants are for future expenses only (applications submitted in the same month as the travel will not be accepted).
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, June 30, 2025.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Summer Research Programs Social
Undergraduate researchers who are conducting research this summer are invited to attend this social taking place at the Lassonde Volleyball Courts. The social will beach volleyball and ice cream. WEATHER PERMITTING.
Please RSVP here.
This social is hosted by Chemistry REU & REU SITE - Intelligent Systems in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, June 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
SPUR (Summer Program on Undergraduate Research) Bi-weekly Meeting
SPUR is a nationally competitive opportunity that provides undergraduate students with an intensive 10-week summer research experience under the mentorship of a University of Utah faculty member. The program provides opportunities to gain research experience in a variety of disciplines.
These bi-weekly meeting are by invitation only.
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. OUR Education Series: Being Human in STEM
Every student’s learning is shaped and informed by their background and experience. Yet often STEM students are expected to leave their unique selves outside the classroom. Acknowledging the humanness of scientists is important for the success and advancement of the field. Attend this session to learn the best practices of how students can find their place and selves within science.
Presenter: Claudia De Grandi, Associate Professor (Lecturer), Physics and Astronomy, REGISTER HERE.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Contact Name: Shelly Parker. Contact Email: shelly.parker@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Independence Day - U Closed
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, July 4, 2025.
OUR Education Series - Cite Smarter, Not Harder: Tips with AI
Tired of stressing over citations? Curious how AI tools are changing the way we research and cite sources? This session explores how emerging technologies—from ChatGPT to Elicit to citation generators—support your research and writing process while keeping academic integrity front and center. Learn about the pros, cons, and ethical considerations of using AI for citations, and how to confidently combine tools with traditional methods for citing.
Presenter: Brandon Patterson, Technology Engagement Librarian
Register here.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Summer Research Programs Social
Undergraduate researchers who are conducting research this summer are invited to attend this social taking place at the Huntsman Cancer Research South, 1st floor lobby. The social will include food trucks, yard games, and raffle for prizes.
This social is hosted by PathMakers Scholars.
Campus Locations: HCI Cancer Research South - Huntsman (HCI IV). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly workshop for undergraduate researchers applying for OUR funding (UROP, SPUR, Travel & Small Grants and other opportunities). This is a drop-in and work session space for students to get information about applying for opportunities.
Every Friday from 12:00-1:00 pm via Zoom.
(no event on 7/4)
Register for Zoom at link below.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. SPUR (Summer Program on Undergraduate Research) Bi-weekly Meeting
SPUR is a nationally competitive opportunity that provides undergraduate students with an intensive 10-week summer research experience under the mentorship of a University of Utah faculty member. The program provides opportunities to gain research experience in a variety of disciplines.
These bi-weekly meeting are by invitation only.
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Summer Research Programs Social
Undergraduate researchers who are conducting research this summer are invited to attend this social taking place at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). The social will include a museum tour of the exhibit “Gateway to Himalayan Art” and an art activity with snacks. Click here to sign up for one of two available time slots.
Click here for directions to UMFA.
This social is hosted by OUR and UMFA.
Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
OUR Education Series: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship – Preparing as an Undergrad
This workshop will orient participants with the NSF’s top fellowship for graduate students in research-based masters and doctoral degree programs in STEM, STEM-education, psychology, and social science disciplines. We will review the fellowship benefits (including an annual stipend of $37K), application requirements, and timeline. Rising seniors planning to start graduate school fall 2025 are encouraged to apply this year, while all other undergraduate participants can use this as an opportunity to plan ahead for when preparing for graduate school.
Presenter: Matthew Plooster, Assistant Dean, Graduate School
For more info and to register.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly workshop for undergraduate researchers applying for OUR funding (UROP, SPUR, Travel & Small Grants and other opportunities). This is a drop-in and work session space for students to get information about applying for opportunities.
Every Friday from 12:00-1:00 pm via Zoom.
(no event on 7/4)
Register for Zoom at link below.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, July 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Summer 2025 Symposium Registration Deadline
The Summer 2025 Symposium is an opportunity for undergraduate researchers across disciplines to present their research at the University of Utah. Learn more & submit.
Contact Phone: 801-581-8070. Contact Email: our@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 11:59 PM.
Utah Pioneer Day - U Closed
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly workshop for undergraduate researchers applying for OUR funding (UROP, SPUR, Travel & Small Grants and other opportunities). This is a drop-in and work session space for students to get information about applying for opportunities.
Every Friday from 12:00-1:00 pm via Zoom.
(no event on 7/4)
Register for Zoom at link below.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Undergraduate Research Scholar Designation (URSD) Deadline for Summer 2025
The Undergraduate Research Scholar Designation (URSD) recognizes a student’s commitment to their development as a researcher during their undergraduate career. The URSD appears in the awards section of the transcripts of graduating students. URSD awardees receive a white research cord from the Office of Undergraduate Research to wear at convocation and commencement. Apply the Semester you Graduate!
For more info: https://our.utah.edu/undergraduate-research-scholar-designation/.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. SPUR (Summer Program on Undergraduate Research) Bi-weekly Meeting
SPUR is a nationally competitive opportunity that provides undergraduate students with an intensive 10-week summer research experience under the mentorship of a University of Utah faculty member. The program provides opportunities to gain research experience in a variety of disciplines.
These bi-weekly meeting are by invitation only.
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Monthly Deadline to Apply for OUR Travel & Small Grants
The Office of Undergraduate Research provides funding opportunities for students whose research requires travel or other support.
When to Apply: Grants are considered monthly. Travel Grant and Small Grant applications are reviewed and applicants are notified of the outcome by the 7th day of every month. This means all applications (including the faculty mentor portion) must be submitted no later than the last day of the previous month. Grants are for future expenses only (applications submitted in the same month as the travel will not be accepted).
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, July 31, 2025.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Summer 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium
The 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium is on Thursday, July 31 from 9:00am-12:00pm in the Alumni House. More details.
Campus Locations: Alumni House - Eccles (ALUMNI). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, July 31, 2025, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly workshop for undergraduate researchers applying for OUR funding (UROP, SPUR, Travel & Small Grants and other opportunities). This is a drop-in and work session space for students to get information about applying for opportunities.
Every Friday from 12:00-1:00 pm via Zoom.
(no event on 7/4)
Register for Zoom at link below.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, August 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Funding Fridays
Office of Undergraduate Research's Funding Fridays are a weekly workshop for undergraduate researchers applying for OUR funding (UROP, SPUR, Travel & Small Grants and other opportunities). This is a drop-in and work session space for students to get information about applying for opportunities.
Every Friday from 12:00-1:00 pm via Zoom.
(no event on 7/4)
Register for Zoom at link below.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, August 8, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. OUR Advisory Council Meeting
The OUR Advisory Council encourages campus efforts of faculty members, departments, and colleges to incorporate undergraduate researchers into the research enterprise at the University of Utah; reward outstanding undergraduate research mentors; suggests and encourage procedures through which students may improve the effectiveness of the undergraduate research processes; makes recommendations concerning undergraduate research awards for early explorations, Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR).
Council is by nomination only. More info.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
OUR Education Series: Faculty Mentors Information Session About Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)
This session is for University of Utah faculty – professors who are career line and tenure track. Learn about Summer Program for Undergraduate Research, how it benefits faculty, and tips for applying to be a mentor for future summer opportunities.
Presenters: Dr. Annie Fukushima, Associate Dean Undergraduate Studies & Director, Office of Undergraduate Research , Angie Leiva, Academic Program Coordinator, REGISTER HERE.
Campus Locations: Zoom. Contact Name: Shelly Parker. Contact Email: shelly.parker@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Monthly Deadline to Apply for OUR Travel & Small Grants
The Office of Undergraduate Research provides funding opportunities for students whose research requires travel or other support.
When to Apply: Grants are considered monthly. Travel Grant and Small Grant applications are reviewed and applicants are notified of the outcome by the 7th day of every month. This means all applications (including the faculty mentor portion) must be submitted no later than the last day of the previous month. Grants are for future expenses only (applications submitted in the same month as the travel will not be accepted).
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, August 31, 2025.
For more info visit our.utah.edu. Labor Day - U Closed
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, September 1, 2025.
Early Exploration Scholars Research Tour - Marriott Library
The Early Exploration Scholars Program fosters student connections with faculty mentors. Early Exploration Scholars learn about research opportunities at the University of Utah and receive a $250 scholarship to explore connecting with prospective faculty mentors surrounding research. The program provides opportunities to grow research interests early on in an academic journey.
This "Working Through Research Aspirations" tour will start in the first floor lobby of the Marriott Library. Studies have shown that star researchers are also big readers. On this stop on the Research Tour, learn how to find what research is out there and how to use it to develop your own research aspirations. Bonus feature: also learn about the library’s best study spots. Special thanks to our host librarian, Allyson Mower.
Space is limited and priority will be given to Early Exploration Scholars. For more information and to signup.
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Early Exploration Scholars Research Tour - Neurology & Anatomy
The Early Exploration Scholars Program fosters student connections with faculty mentors. Early Exploration Scholars learn about research opportunities at the University of Utah and receive a $250 scholarship to explore connecting with prospective faculty mentors surrounding research. The program provides opportunities to grow research interests early on in an academic journey.
This tour will start in room 4340 of the Sorenson Molecular Biology Building and will focus on the Shepherd, Heys, and Wachowiak Neurobiology Labs.
Please wear closed-toed shoes and long pants.
Space is limited and priority will be given to Early Exploration Scholars. For more information and to signup.
Campus Locations: Sorenson Molecular Biotechnology Building - James LeVoy (SMBB). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.