Our workshops are designed to help undergraduate researchers build the skills and confidence you need to thrive in academic and professional settings. From strengthening communication and presentation abilities to exploring career pathways and preparing for graduate school, these sessions provide practical tools for success. By participating, you will gain valuable experiences that complement your research and support long-term growth. Just another way we help you build Skills For Every Future.
Tuesday, January 20
3:00 - 4:00 Russell House 304
USC values students’ involvement in faculty-mentored creative, research, and scholarly pursuits through competitive grant funding. We want to help you obtain funding for the research you do on campus! This workshop will introduce funding opportunities for students at any stage of the research experience from the Office of Undergraduate Research and other organizations on campus.
REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
5:30 - 7:00 Russell House 205
This is the opportunity to hear first hand how research has can be a meaninfgul part of your undergraduate experience. Our Undergraduate Resesarch Ambassadors will be sharing their journeys and how research has prepared them for their future. Considering applying to be an Undergraduate Research Ambassador? Be sure to attend and get all of your questions answered about this great opportunity!
REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Research posters are a widely used tool in academic communities for visually summarizing projects, data, and key findings. They offer an effective way to share your work, connect with researchers within and beyond your field, and strengthen your communication skills. Whether you’re presenting at local, regional, or national conferences, we’re here to help you show up as the impressive Gamecock that you are.
In this workshop, we will explore the essential components of a well-crafted research poster and discuss strategies for making your information clear, compelling, and visually appealing. We will also share tips for presenting your research in an engaging and understandable way. This workshop will be great preparation for Discover USC or any conference where you might be presenting.
REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Teams link will be shared with email confirming registration.
Tuesday, March 3
3:00 - 4:00 Russell House 304
USC values students’ involvement in faculty-mentored creative, research, and scholarly pursuits through competitive grant funding. We want to help you obtain funding for the research you do on campus! This workshop will introduce funding opportunities for students at any stage of the research experience from the Office of Undergraduate Research and other organizations on campus.
REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
3:30 - 4:20 pm Russell House Room 205
Research posters are a widely used tool in academic communities for visually summarizing projects, data, and key findings. They offer an effective way to share your work, connect with researchers within and beyond your field, and strengthen your communication skills. Whether you’re presenting at local, regional, or national conferences, we’re here to help you show up as the impressive Gamecock that you are.
In this workshop, we will explore the essential components of a well-crafted research poster and discuss strategies for making your information clear, compelling, and visually appealing. We will also share tips for presenting your research in an engaging and understandable way. This workshop will be great preparation for Discover USC or any conference where you might be presenting.
REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Thursday, April 2, 2026
11:45 - 1:00 pm Russell House Rm 322
In this discussion, we will focus on the roles students and faculty play in supporting mentoring relationships through undergraduate research. What makes a good research mentor and mentee? What are common mentoring challenges faced by both students and faculty in a research setting? How do both students and faculty work towards building high quality mentoring relationships through research experiences? This workshop is offered as part of the Mutual Expectations series, hosted in partnership between the Carolina Experience and the Center for Teaching Excellence. Students can register via the Carolina Experience and faculty/Instructors/staff can register via the Center for Teaching Excellence.
The University of South Carolina champions students’ involvement in faculty-mentored creative, research, and scholarly pursuits through competitive grant funding. Learn more about funding opportunities for students at any stage of the research experience from the Office of Undergraduate Research and other organizations on campus. The workshop will be held in Russell House Room 205.
The Office of Undergraduate Research is honored to welcome Dr. Jordan Lewis, Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at USC, for a professional development workshop on Research Ethics and the Bigger Picture. This workshop will provide a crash course in research ethics and give students a working understanding of how to think critically about ethical dilemmas in research. The interactive workshop will include case studies based on real-world scenarios. The workshop is designed for undergraduate students who are engaged in or interested in research.
Dr. Lewis is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at USC Columbia. He completed his Postdoctoral training at Yale University in the Ecology and Evolutional Biology Department. He completed his Ph.D. in the Population Biology, Ecology and Evolution Program at Emory University where he also earned a doctoral certificate in bioethics. He received a B.S degree in Biology and Environmental Science from Winthrop University. Dr. Lewis is a native of Orangeburg, SC.
Students should bring personal laptops so they can begin with a step-by-step guide to setting up a complete and appealing LinkedIn profile to effectively showcase their skills, academic achievements, and project work. Attendees will discover strategies for growing their personal network with thoughtful engagement and professional etiquette and maintaining a LinkedIn presence with regular updates and contributions to discussions in your field.
This presentation is designed to empower students with the tools to use LinkedIn not just as a job search platform, but as a continuous career development tool.
Jessica Gibson has worked in student services at USC for 12 years providing academic support to student-athletes, supporting students in their career development, and supervising student and full time staff. A native South Carolinian, she completed a B.S. in Psychology from Wofford College and a Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. She is a licensed Social Worker with experience in school social work, disaster relief, and higher education student affairs.
There are so many great opportunities for you at the University of South Carolina, it can be overwhelming. This interactive workshop is designed to help you explore research opportunities across disciplines. You will identify your research interests, learn how to find and reach out to potential factuly mentors, and begin developing a roadmap for your research journey.
University Libraries offers a variety of free workshops to support research and teaching at the university.