The 2021-2022 CI + UR Seminar Series

All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join the Office of CI + UR Seminar Series.
This series is designed to offer opportunities and development topics to assist students interested in or currently engaged in research, inquiry, creative, or other academic engagement experiences.

Archived:

• April 15: Recording Mentor and/or Student Spotlights 
  Any mentor or student is welcome to attend to record a short CI testimonial. REGISTER HERE
• March 18 & 25 at 11 AM: FoCI and CSRF Open House: A Walk Through
  This seminar session will build on discussions from March 4.
• March 4 at 11 AM: Preparing for FOCI: An Introduction to Gather.town and Tips for Virtual Presentations
  Watch
  Additional resources for preparing for Gather.town can be found here:
  https://support.gather.town/help/movement-and-basics
  https://support.gather.town/help/av-troubleshooting
  https://support.gather.town/help/screensharing
• February 18 at 11 AM: Thinking About Summer
  Speaker: Cora Allard-Keese, Creative Inquiry Associate Director
  During this seminar, participants will learn about the Summer Creative Inquiry+Undergraduate Research Program and will be introduced to the Student Opportunity Center which gives all Clemson students access to nationwide opportunities for research, presentations, grants, scholarships and internship. Watch
• February 4 at 11 AM: Developing a Dynamic Digital Profile
  Speaker: Bridget McNamara, Adobe Education
  During this seminar, participants will be introduced to building a new type of professional digital presence, a step up from LinkedIn. Bridget McNamara from Adobe Education will present a new approach to designing profiles and personal branding to Clemson – developing a dynamic digital profile with the Adobe Career Branding Workshop. Students thinking about future internships, REUs, graduate school, and careers should attend! Participants will also learn how to engage with the Adobe Digital Studio and the Center for Career & Professional Development to help further develop their profiles. Resources | Survey | Watch
• December 3: A VIRTUAL Visit to Graduate Programs Around the Country With Clemson Alumni
  Hosted by Dr. Michael Sehorn, Genetics & Biochemistry Most schools have cancelled student visits this year due to COVID. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit various graduate programs with the Clemson alumni that attend them. Baylor College, Duke University, Clemson Center for Human Genetics, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, UNC Chapel Hill and the University of Virginia Biomedical Sciences program will be represented. REGISTER NOW and submit the questions you have about the school/ program.
• November 19: A VIRTUAL Visit to Professional Schools With Clemson Alumni
  Hosted by Dr. Michael Sehorn, Genetics & Biochemistry Most schools have cancelled student visits this year due to COVID. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit various medical and professional schools with the Clemson alumni that attend them. UNC, Vanderbilt School of Medicine, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Presbyterian School of Pharmacy, IU School of Medicine and MUSC College of Medicine and MUSC Dental School will be in attendance. REGISTER NOW and submit the questions you have about the school/ program.
• November 5: Building a Professional Online Presence - LinkedIn
  Sam Press, Graduate Assistant in the Center for Career and Professional Development – Michelin Career Center. | Watch
• October 15: Tech Transfer, CURF and Clemson Students
  Chase Kasper, Director of Business Development for the Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF). | Watch
• October 1: Thinking of Next Semester- What is CI and How to Get Involved
  Join us as you prepare to think of research and engagement opportunities for next semester
• September 17: Strategies for Strong Recommendation Letters
  Dr. Melissa Moss, Professor and Interim Chair of Biomedical Engineering, University of South Carolina. Dr. Chad Navis, Department of Management, Clemson University provided additional insight on “The Anatomy of a Recommendation Letter.” | Watch
• September 3: Introducing The Student Opportunity Center, The One Stop Shop for Research & Internship Opportunities
• May 27th:   Resume Building Workshop
  When: 11AM-12PM, Thursday
  Where: 106 Watt (or zoom)
  In-person or virtual, interactive resume building session. Come to learn some basics OR come to learn some strategies for standing out.Students and mentors are welcome. Please RSVP.Bring your laptop if you want to update your resume. We will also have some hardcopies of submitted resumes.Lunch will be provided via “to-go” packaged meals.
  Speaker:
  TRACY AUSTIN
  ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ANALYTICS AND INITIATIVES
  Center for Career and Professional Development
  Clemson University
  austin5@clemson.edu
• June 3rd:  Building a Professional Online Presence
  When: 11AM-12PM. Thursday
  Where: Where: 106 Watt (or zoom)
  In-person or virtual, interactive session on how to maintain a professional online presence. We will focus on LinkedIn tips and addressing other platforms. Lunch will be provided via “to-go” packaged meals.
  Speaker:
  TRACY AUSTIN
  ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ANALYTICS AND INITIATIVES
  Center for Career and Professional Development
  Clemson University
  austin5@clemson.edu
• June 10th : Working Lunch 
  When: 11AM-12PM. Thursday
  Where: 106 Watt (or zoom)
  Status updates and intro to responsible conduct of research.
  Speaker:
  Cora Allard-Keese
  Associate Director – CI + UR
  Clemson University
  callara@clemson.edu
• June 17th : Important Library Resources for Undergraduate Researchers 
  When: 11AM-12PM. Thursday
  Where: 106 Watt (or zoom)
  A demonstration of the library resources that every undergraduate researcher should be aware.
  Speaker:
  Jennifer Groff,
  Science librarian,
  jgroff@clemson.edu
• June 24 : Scientific Research Poster Basics & Preparing for Summer Showcase
  When: 11AM-12PM. Thursday
  Where: 106 Watt (or zoom)
• July 8 : Applying for Fellowships and Scholarships
  This Thursday (7/8) we will hear from Robyn Curtis, Director of Major Fellowships, on how to prepare if you are considering applying for a scholarship or fellowship.
  
  When: 11AM
  Where: 313 Watt or Zoom
• July 15 : Writing a Powerful Statement of Purpose

  Speaker: Dr. June Pilcher, Alumni Distinguished Professor, Department of Psychology
  
  Write a statement of purpose for applying to graduate school or for a fellowship. Students need to come with a statement -no more than 2 single-spaced pages.
  
  When: 11AM-12PM. Thursday
  Where: 313 Watt (or zoom)

• July 22 : Preparing to Present Your Poster

  Speaker: Dr. Michael Sehorn, Genetics and Biochemistry
  When: 11AM-12PM. Thursday
  Where: 313 Watt (or zoom)