UR2PhD

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?? Calling Graduate Student Mentors! Are you ready to take your mentoring skills to the next level? The UR2PhD Graduate Student Mentor Training Course is an invaluable, virtual, synchronous program designed to help you build a personalized and effective mentoring philosophy. This course covers essential topics such as: ? Principles of effective mentorship ? Best practices for inclusive mentorship ? Techniques for fostering a welcoming and supportive research environment Not only will you gain skills that empower the next generation of researchers, but graduate students who successfully complete the course will also receive a $1,000 stipend as recognition for their commitment. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gDgRZS98 #UR2PhD #UndergraduateResearch #GraduateMentors #DiversityInSTEM

?? Launch Your Research Journey with UR2PhD! ?? Are you an undergraduate student eager to dive into research but unsure where to start? The 2025 UR2PhD Undergraduate Research Training Course is your opportunity to develop foundational research skills! Our course, previously known as the "undergraduate research methods course," is tailored to nurture your potential and help you grow as a researcher. ??? Applications for our spring term are open! https://lnkd.in/gcS-VYCx We especially encourage applications from students underrepresented in computing, including women and gender-marginalized students who identify as Black, Latinx, and Native/Indigenous. Diversity strengthens innovation, and we’re committed to fostering inclusive research communities. ?? Important: Every interested student must submit their own application. Applications won’t be considered complete until all team members have submitted their individual forms. As an added benefit for participating in our programs, students who successfully complete a course and go on to have a paper accepted to a technical conference are eligible to apply for travel funding. UR2PhD will provide up to $2K in financial support for students presenting their research. To apply for funding, students can complete this form: https://lnkd.in/g2MCqiyk #UR2PhD #UndergraduateResearch #DiversityInSTEM

Do you struggle with networking? Are you not sure how to effectively communicate your goals? UR2PhD is here to help! To support students in their research journey, the UR2PhD team hosts monthly Computing Research Engagement and Awareness workshops. On Monday, November 18, the team will host its LAST session for the fall semester: “Networking with Researchers 101” During the session, the team will cover:? ?? What is networking, and why is it important? ??Who should network, and when? ??What is an “elevator pitch”? ??How do I give an effective elevator pitch? ??How do I handle different situations communicating with peers, faculty, and other researchers? Given that networking is a learned skill and process, the session will be interactive! Register to participate: https://lnkd.in/g5X_yTgp Please note: you do not need to prepare anything to participate in this session. All students (introverted or extroverted) are invited to participate. Students who identify as underrepresented in computing are especially encouraged to attend.

One of UR2PhD’s goals is to encourage students to continue with research beyond the undergraduate research methods course. UR2PhD supported Katherine Gash (University of North Texas) and her team with travel funding to present their research at the 2024 VL/HCC conference. Reflecting on her experience, Gash says “It was an amazing experience! Seeing the work done by fellow researchers was eye-opening. Our presentation was both nerve-wracking and thrilling. It was extremely satisfying as a whole to have our work validated in such a way.” UR2PhD hopes to continue to provide students with opportunities to travel to showcase their findings. To apply for funding, past participants can complete this form: https://lnkd.in/g2MCqiyk Haven’t participated in the UR2PhD undergraduate research methods course? Applications for the spring 2025 session are now open! Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gcS-VYCx First-time researchers working in groups of 2-4 are invited to apply. Students who identify as women underrepresented in computing are especially encouraged to apply.?Learn more about UR2PhD at cra.org/ur2phd #UR2PhD #UndergraduateResearch

Today at 4pm ET, we’ll be joined by five graduate students from across the country, sharing their experience with graduate school applications. They’ll be diving deep into how they managed the process, what it’s like to be on the other side, and advice they wish they had received along the way. You won’t want to miss this opportunity! Register for the session: https://lnkd.in/guHEDaUS

?? Calling CS Departments ?? Is your institution ready to support undergraduate researchers from underrepresented groups as they explore pathways toward a PhD? The UR2PhD program is now accepting applications for institutional partners. As an institutional partner, you’ll gain valuable resources and support to build programs that foster a diverse and inclusive pipeline of future computing researchers. By partnering with UR2PhD, your department can create new opportunities, break down barriers, and inspire the next generation of scholars in computing. ??Priority deadline: November 8! Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/ghDfteMH #UR2PhD #UndergraduateResearch

On Tuesday, we asked what the scariest part about applying to grad school was - today, we’re giving you a treat with the Graduate School Application Workshop archive playlist! Highlight from our past sessions include: ??How to get started on making your grad school plan ??How to highlight your personal experiences to your advantage ??How to find the right program for you ??What goes into a strong personal statement and statement of purpose Check out the full playlist here: https://lnkd.in/ep-EwWS3 And, if you’re interested in attending a live session, you have three more opportunities to join us: November 6, November 20, and December 4. Register today: https://lnkd.in/guHEDaUS #UR2PhD #GraduateSchoolApplications #UndergraduateSupport #Workshop

We want to know what you find daunting about applying to grad school! If you're feeling overwhelmed, UR2PhD's Graduate School Application Workshop series could be a great resource. Register today: https://lnkd.in/guHEDaUS

On Monday, our team hosted an Ask Me Anything session as part of the Computing Research Engagement & Awareness series. Students from across the continent were invited to ask questions about how folks got involved in research, what research was like in practice, and why research can be a rewarding and worthwhile experience. The UR2PhD team was joined by undergraduates who are actively involved in their research communities and would especially like to thank Kianna Bolante, who’s research spans social computing, accessibility, and computer science education, Thien Thanh Truong, who’s research centers on computer science education and user experience, and Sonia Fereidooni, who’s research interests lie at the intersection of spatiotemporal machine learning, reinforcement learning, and biomedicine. The last fall workshop of the series will be held on Monday, November 18 at 6pm ET and will focus on “Networking with Researchers.” We encourage any undergraduate who is interested in learning how to effectively network and make connections to sign up to attend the session: https://lnkd.in/gJQ-9WeW If you’d like to review past workshops in the series, we highly encourage folks to check out our YouTube playlist: https://lnkd.in/gtF3MbwP