Trainings and Professional Development for Undergraduate Researchers

Welcome, KSU undergraduate researchers! This page is intended to support First-Year Scholars but all students at KSU are welcome to participate in any of these activities. Students in First-Year Scholars are required to participate in professional development activities in the Fall and the Spring. There are a variety of activities below, including: 

• Meet with the Undergraduate Research Peer Mentors. The peer mentors are experienced student researchers who are available for consultations via appointment. Have a question or want some advice? The peer mentors are here for you! 
• Workshops. Come meet fellow student researchers and learn more about writing abstracts, creating posters and oral presentations for conferences, and more. These workshops are mostly led by the Undergraduate Research Peer Mentors and occasionally other experts around campus.
• Social Events. You worked hard; now, come meet other undergraduate researchers for some food, swag, and fun!

Learn More about the Undergraduate Research Peer Mentors!

• February 2024 Events
  • Date and Time
    Event
  • Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 2:45pm-3:45pm
    • How to Write An Abstract (Kennesaw Campus & Virtual)
      
      • Academic Learning Center, room 5500
      • Microsoft TEAMS
  • Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 1:00pm-2:00pm
    • Insightful Numbers: A Dive into Data Analysis (Marietta Campus)
      
      • Wilson Student Center, room 215
  • Friday, February 16, 2024 at 10:30am-11:30am
    • Insightful Numbers: A Dive into Data Analysis (Kennesaw Campus & Virtual)
      
      • Academic Learning Center, room 5500
      • Microsoft Teams
  • Friday, February 16, 2024 at 12:00pm-1:00pm
    • First-Year Scholars Check-In Session (Kennesaw Campus)
      
      • Academic Learning Center, room 5500
  • Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 12:00pm-1:00pm
    • First-Year Scholars Check-in Session (Marietta Campus)
      
      • Wilson Student Center, room A 215
  • Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • How to Write an Abstract (Marietta Campus)
      
      • Wilson Student Center, room A 215
• March 2024 Events
  • Date and Time
    Event
  • Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 4:30pm-5:30pm
    • Fearless Presenter: Mastering Talks with Confidence (Marietta Campus)
      
      • Wilson Student Center, room A 215
  • Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 2:00pm-3:00pm
    • Fearless Presenter: Mastering Talks with Confidence (Kennesaw Campus & Virtual)
      
      • Academic Learning Center, room 5500
      • Microsoft Teams
  • Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 5:00pm-6:00pm
    • Navigating Academic Conferences (Marietta Campus)
      
      • Wilson Student Center, room A 216
  • Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 1:30pm-2:30pm
    • Navigating Academic Conferences (Kennesaw Campus & Virtual)
      
      • Academic Learning Center, room 5500
      • Microsoft TEAMS
• April 2024 Events
  • Date and Time
    Event
  • Monday, April 1, 2024 at 12:00pm-1:00pm
    • Fearless Presenter: Mastering Talks with Confidence (Marietta Campus)
      
      • Wilson Student Center, room A 215
  • Friday, April 5, 2024 at 1:00pm-2:00pm
    • Fearless Presenter: Mastering Talks with Confidence (Kennesaw Campus & Virtual)
      
      • Academic Learning Center, room 5500
      • Microsoft TEAMS
  • Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 3:00pm-5:00pm
    • First-Year Scholars & Sophomore Scholars: Year-End Social (Marietta Campus)
      • Atrium Building, room J381
  • Friday, April 26, 2024 at 9:45am-10:45am
    • Resumes, Interviews, and Continuing Excellence (Kennesaw Campus & Virtual)
      • Academic Learning Center, room 5500
      • Microsoft TEAMS
  • Friday, April 26, 2024 at 3:00pm-5:00pm
    • First-Year Scholars & Sophomore Scholars: Year-End Social (Kennesaw Campus)
      
      • Academic Learning Center, room 5500
  • Monday, April 29, 2024 at 11:00am-12:00pm
    • Resumes, Interviews, and Continuing Excellence (Marietta Campus)
      • Atrium Building, room J215B

Make an Appointment to Meet with a Peer Mentor