Undergraduate Research Week
April 21-25, 2025
Explore research opportunities and discover how you can get involved.
Fueling Discovery
- Undergraduate Research Panel
- M, April 21
3 to 3:50 p.m., MULN 439 - Faculty Research Panel
- T, April 22
11 a.m. to 12 p.m., MULN 439 - Beginning Your Research Foundation: Graduate Insights
- W, April 23
12:45 to 1:35 p.m., MULN 439
Getting Started
- Workshop: Research Basics
- M, April 21
2 to 2:50 p.m., MULN 439 - Workshop: Identifying & Developing a Topic
- T, April 22
2 to 2:50 p.m., MULN 439 - Workshop: Drop-in Research Assistance
- F, April 25
10:45 to 11:35 a.m., MULN 439
Learning the Mechanics
- Workshop: Finding Sources
- T, April 22
3:30 to 4:20 p.m., MULN 439 - Workshop: Literature Reviews
- W, April 23
10:45 to 11:35 a.m., MULN 439 - Workshop: Citation Management
- F, April 25
1 to 2 p.m., MULN 439 - Final Countdown with ScholarWorks@UARK
- W, April 23, 2 to 4 p.m., MULN Entrance (Union-side)
TH, April 24, 2 to 4 p.m., GEAR 130
Research Symposium
TH, April 24
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Ballroom
Undergraduate Research Week: 2025 Topics & Presenters
Theme: Generating Excitement about Research
Undergraduate Researcher Panel
Monday, April 21: 3:00 - 3:50 | MULN 439
Have you been interested in gaining research experience as an undergraduate student but are unsure how to get started? Maybe you are a faculty member wondering how you can work with undergraduate students on meaningful research projects? This is an opportunity to ask questions and listen to the experiences of undergraduate students who have presented their own research.
organizers/presenters: Hannah King, Kim Larsen and Dr. Chelsea Hodge
Faculty Researcher Panel
Tuesday, April 22: 11:00 - 12:00 | MULN 439
Organized by Dr. Suresh Thallapuranam and Amy Epps from the Office of Undergraduate Research
Beginning Your Research Foundation: Graduate Insights for Undergraduates
Wednesday, April 23: 12:45 - 1:35 | MULN 439
This panel with feature graduate students, sharing their experiences and insights on how undergraduate research can pave the way for future studies. The panelists will discuss lessons they learned, respond to questions, and offer valuable advice to help you make the most of your research experience.
organizers/presenters: Seyram Kwame and Dr. Chelsea Hodge
Theme: Getting Started with Research
Workshop: Research Basics
Monday, April 21: 2:00 - 2:50 | MULN 439
Discover the fundamentals of research in this Research Basics workshop, where you will explore research and how it varies across disciplines. Learn about the essential steps in the research process and explore the resources and services available to support you throughout your research journey.
organizers/presenters: Anna Clymer and Dr. Chelsea Hodge
Workshop: Identifying & Developing a Topic
Tuesday, April 22: 2:00 - 2:50 | MULN 439
This workshop is designed to help you navigate the process of topic exploration. Learn how to begin with a broad topic and use library resources to refine and narrow the focus into a clear research topic to match any assignment or project.
organizers/presenters: Molly Boyd and Dr. Chelsea Hodge
Workshop: Drop-in Research Assistance
Friday, April 25: 10:45 - 11:35 | MULN 439
Drop in to meet with an academic librarian and get personalized help with your research. Whether you're new to library resources or would like support for an ongoing project, this session will help you build your research skills and find key resources and services to support your academic goals.
organizers/presenters: Kariah Brust and Kelsey Molseed
Theme: Mechanics of Research
Workshop: Finding Sources
Tuesday, April 22: 3:30 - 4:20 | MULN 439
Join us for a workshop on essential library resources and services. Learn how to search effectively to find high-quality, reliable information to support your research and strengthen your academic work.
organizer/presenter: Molly Boyd
Workshop: Literature Reviews
Wednesday, April 23: 10:45 - 11:35 | MULN 439
Do you have trouble knowing how to start your literature review for your research? In this workshop, learn some helpful steps in mastering the lit review plus some search strategies to get you started.
organizers/presenters: Megan York and Kelsey Molseed
Final Coundown with ScholarWorks@UARK
Wednesday, April 23: 2:00 - 4:00 | Mullins Entrance, Union Side
Thursday, April 24, 2:00 - 4:00 | Gearhart 130
The University Libraries and the Honors College invite all Honors undergraduate students to an in-person Final Countdown event. No appointment is necessary, and swag bags will be provided while supplies last. Students can drop in to learn about the U of A's institutional repository, ScholarWorks@UARK, and receive information about submitting their Honors thesis.
organizers/presenters: Lora Lennertz, Jay McAllister and Dr. Chelsea Hodge
Workshop: Citation Management
Friday, April 25: 1:00 - 2:00 | MULN 439
Join us for a hands-on workshop and learn how to efficiently organize, cite, and manage your research sources using popular citation tools, supporting accuracy and saving time on your academic projects.
organizers/presenters: Megan York and Anna Clymer
Research Symposium
Thursday, April 24, 11:30 - 1:00 | Union Ballroom
The campus community is invited to attend this undergraduate research poster session! Chat with students from a wide variety of disciplines about their research.