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In June 1, 2022, the University of the Sciences and Saint Joseph's University merged into a combined university. A new Center for Undergraduate Research was formed and continues to promote undergraduate research at both campuses of SJU.
About 40 SJU students attended the "Get Involved in Undergraduate Research" Fall Panel Discussion on Nov. 11, 2022. Guest student researchers included Caitlyn Ulmer(Pharm/Tox), James Hannigan (Pharm Chemistry), Jackie Wurman (Neuroscience) and Annie Winkler (Biology).
In the Fall of 2021, over 70 students attended each of two CUR Workshops on "Get Involved in Undergraduate Research" (left) and "How to Apply for Paid Research Experiences and Internships" (right).
In August 2021, Chief Bioscientist and Director of Science Content at The Franklin Institute, Jayatri Das, PhD, led a science communications workshop for 56 undergraduate student researchers from Philadelphia-area colleges. The workshop, entitled SciCom101: What, Why, and How to Engage Public Audiences is the second of its kind held at the University. The workshop was funded through Dr. Roberto Ramos's IREG Grant from the Charles Kaufman Foundation.
ATTENTION: UNDERGRADUATES !!!!
LEARN ABOUT VIRTUAL INTERNSHIPS AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT FEDERAL AGENCIES. JAN 28/FEB 18, 2021
Sponsored by the NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Dec. 5, 2019 Franklin Institute's Director of Science Content and Chief Bio-scientist Jayatri Das, Ph.D. held a Science Communications Workshop with over 60 USciences undergraduates. The event involved exercises on listening, reflecting, expressing and story-telling and was funded by the Charles Kaufman Foundation, a supporting organization of the Pittsburgh Foundation.
Dec 3, 2019 The Fall 2019 CUR Research Speed-Meet: a very popular research speed-dating event between USciences faculty and undergraduates involved 16 faculty making it possible to hold over 70 meetings with students in under one hour!
Past Seminar-Workshops
Past Seminar-Workshops
Communicating Science Effectively - Guest: Dr. Jayitra Das, Franklin Institute's Director of Science Content - Dec 5, 2019, 1-2 pm RH 102
Faculty-Student Research Speed-Meet - Dec 3, 2019, 2-3 pm STC 137
How to Fund your Research Experiences - Oct. 31, 2019 STC 237
Get involved in Undergraduate Research - (Listen to Student Panel)! Oct. 24, 2019 STC 237
How to Fund your Research Experiences (including Applying for summer research experiences or REU's) ! - February 25, 2019, Monday 3-4 pm Rosenberger Hall - 101
How to Fund your Research Experiences (including Applying for summer research experiences or REU's) ! - October 30, 2018, Tuesday 2-3 pm Rosenberger Hall - 101
Get involved in Undergraduate Research ! Listen to a panel of undergraduate researchers tell you how to be involved in research - October 23, 2018, Tuesday 1-2 pm Rosenberger Hall - 101
Research Drop-in Clinic for Internship Applications, Crafting Abstracts/Posters - Feb 26, 2018 STC 237Get involved in Undergraduate Research - Part 2 (Listen to Faculty Panel)! - November 16, 2017 3-4 pm RH 102
How to Apply for Prestigious Fellowships and Scholarships ! October 26, 2017 (Thurs) 1-2 pm STC 237 - Recommended for sophomores/juniors/seniors.
Get involved in Undergraduate Research - Part 1 (Listen to Student Panel)! Oct. 3, 2017 STC 137
Communicating your Research: Crafting Effective Research Posters, March 23, 2017 1-2:15 pm STC 137
- Look at sample posters. Print your draft poster on paper and bring for constructive critiques.
Communicating your Research: Preparing your "Elevator Talk", March 23, 2017 2:15 -3:00 pm STC 137
-What do you say in an elevator research talk ? Listen to examples of elevator talks.
How to Apply for Summer Research Opportunities and Internships, Jan 24, 2017 Monday 1-2:30 pm STC 237
How to Apply for Prestigious Fellowships and Scholarships, Nov 17, 2016, 1-2 pm STC 337
Get involved in Undergraduate Research! Oct 12, 2016, 3-4 pm STC 337
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