MIT: Independent Activities Period: IAP

IAP 2015 Activities by Sponsor - Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program -UROP

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All About UROP

UROP Staff

Add to Calendar Jan/06 Tue 01:30PM-02:30PM 5-217

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

Learn all about UROP in this program overview that will include details about when and where to begin looking; strategies for finding the right UROP for you; advice on how and when to submit a proposal; and small-group or one-on-one advice from UROP staff members. All MIT undergraduates are welcome and encouraged to join, particularly those with limited or no  prior research experience.

Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program -UROP
Contact: J Alex Hoyt, 7-104, 617 324-6700, JAHOYT@MIT.EDU


China Study/Intern/Research Abroad Info Session

Tami Bolk, Global Education & Career Development (GECD)

Add to Calendar Jan/20 Tue 03:00PM-04:00PM 4-145

Enrollment: Limited: First come, first served (no advance sign-up)

have you considered the many benefits of studying, interning, or researching abroad in China?? There are plenty of options to gain such an experience, so we encourage you to check out these opportunities by attending the China info session.

China Study/Intern/Research Abroad Info Session
Tuesday, January 20th
3-4pm
4-145


Staff from the following offices will be on hand to answer questions:
*Global Education (GECD)
*MISTI
*IROP
*Global Studies & Languages

Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development, MIT China Program, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program -UROP
Contact: Tami Bolk, E39-364, 617 253-0676, TBOLK@MIT.EDU


Facilitating Effective Research (FER) for Undergraduates

UROP Staff

Add to Calendar Jan/21 Wed 01:00PM-02:30PM 5-233

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

This workshop is aimed at undergraduates with little to no research experience seeking to learn more about how to be productive undergraduate researchers and clear communicators. The workshop will focus on effective communication strategies; understanding individual learning and communication styles; setting realistic goals and expectations with mentors; and how to effectively address issues that may arise in the research environment.

Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program -UROP
Contact: J Alex Hoyt, 7-104, 617 324-6700, JAHOYT@MIT.EDU


Strategies on How to Find a UROP

UROP Staff

Add to Calendar Jan/15 Thu 02:00PM-03:00PM 5-217

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

Join us to learn key strategies for finding a UROP and participate in small-group discussions including one-on-one advice from UROP staff. All MIT undergraduates are welcome and encouraged to join.

Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program -UROP
Contact: J Alex Hoyt, 7-104, 617 324-6700, JAHOYT@MIT.EDU