OURI offers workshops to engage and support students in research and creative projects. Below are a few descriptions of previous workshops--many of which are hosted each academic year. Check out OwlNest for OURI's upcoming workshops!
OURI is happy to support students in a wide variety of research-involvement topics. Please reach out to ouri@rice.edu to request a presentation to a class, club, or group on the following or adjacent topics.
Research 101
Research 101 is for students who want to get started with their research journeys but aren't quite sure where to begin. Curious about the type of work undergraduate researchers do? Want to learn more about how to get involved in research while at Rice? This workshop covers all of these and more to help you get started in your own research path. OURI staff and Peer Research Ambassadors will discuss different research program structures and advice for finding a good "fit" for you, how to find out about research for course credit options, and exploring on- and off-campus opportunities. Research 101 is a great place to start seeing yourself in research.
Graduate School Applications: Writing about Research
Are you working on a grad school application? Learn how to strengthen your applications at this workshop, which will teach you the skills you need to write about your research experiences effectively and persuasively. If you’re considering applying to grad school, this workshop will help you frame your research in your application materials–including your personal statement, CV or resume, writing sample, and more!
Faculty Research Panel
Each fall, OURI hosts a variety of faculty members from a specific school to showcase their research and help students see how they might engage in research in their field.
AI & Research
Curious about how AI might support your research? Learn about decoding AI policies, using AI ethically, and precise prompt engineering so that you can employ AI responsibly and efficiently while conducting research in this workshop presented by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry.
Research Skills are Leadership Skills
What leadership skills do you need to be a successful researcher? How can research experiences teach you leadership skills? How can you frame research skills as leadership skills in your application materials? Learn more about the overlap between research and leadership at this Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry workshop.
Representing Research on Resumes
Working on applications for summer opportunities? Join us for a workshop on how to showcase research experiences on your resume or CV! Learn about how to effectively represent your research skills gained in coursework, research positions, independent projects, internships, and more.
Publishing & Presenting Your Research
Do you have a research project that you want to publish in an academic journal or present at a conference? Attend this workshop to understand more about the publication process and learn tips and tricks for presenting a poster or talk at a conference. If you’re presenting at Inquiry Weeks, this is a great opportunity to gain some presentation skills before your event!