How to Get Started in Undergraduate Research: Workshop For Cal Students

Workshop in 9 Durant Hall (click for map) by Leah Carroll, coordinator of the Haas Scholars Program, Office of Undergraduate Research, is open to all Cal students in any discipline, including freshmen and sophomores, who'd like to know why and how to get started planning for an original research or creative project as an undergraduate. Topics to be covered:

• Exploring your intellectual interests; 
• Finding a faculty mentor or sponsor; 
• Eligibility, application requirements, and deadlines for potential funding sources; 
• Planning ahead for a successful application. 

You should attend this workshop if you are: 

• an academically motivated student in any discipline at UC Berkeley, whether or not you plan to apply for the Haas Scholars Program; 
• interested in taking an active approach to your education; 
• curious about available campus funding opportunities for original research or creative projects; 
• interested in developing a close mentoring relationship with a faculty member. 

Workshops will also be held the following dates and times.

4-5 pm Th Aug 4

4:45-5:45 pm Th Aug 18 100 Cesar Chavez (Transfer, Re-Entry, Student Parent Center)

 11-12 Wed Aug 24 145 Dwinelle

2-3 Wed Aug 24 145 Dwinelle

12-1 Th Aug 25

4-5 Fri Aug 26

1-2 Mon Aug 29

3-4 Tues Aug 30