Events & Workshops

We are pleased to host multiple events and workshops throughout the year to help students identify research opportunities and make the most of their experiences at Duke. Please save the date for these upcoming URS events.


URS Office Hours

URS Office Hours; Project 8 Room in Bostock

We're hosting URS office hour sessions where you can feel free to drop in with any questions regarding undergraduate research, our awards, resources, etc. No appointment necessary! We'll see you then.

Here are the event details:

Location: Bostock, Project Room 8

  • Mondays 12:00-2:00 pm (URS Staff Office Hours)
  • Tuesdays 5:00-7:00 pm (T-STAR Ambassador Office Hours)
  • Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 pm (T-STAR Ambassador Office Hours)
  • Thursdays 9:00-11:00 am (URS Staff Office Hours)

 


URS Research Workshop Series

We're hosting workshops to help you develop your skills as a researcher. No registration is required. Feel free to drop in! 

URS Workshop Series | Bostock 127

February Workshop Schedule

Location: Bostock 127

  • Interdisciplinary Arts Research in a World of Specialization: Friday, February 6, 3:00-4:00 pm
  • Info Session on TRI-PATH & T-SUMR: Tuesday, February 10, 5:00-6:00 pm
  • The Art of Asking for a Letter of Recommendation - Who to Ask and How to Ask: Tuesday, February 17, 4:30-5:30 pm:
  • Writing an Abstract: Friday, February 20, 3:00-4:00 pm
  • Preparing for a Senior Thesis - Advice from Current Seniors: Tuesday, February 24, 4:00-5:00 pm

Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium

Duke Undergraduate Research Symposium, presented by the URS Office

Event details: Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 2-6 p.m. | The Edge, Bostock Library

Our annual symposium is a celebration of ongoing research from across campus being conducted by our talented undergraduate students. Duke Community: We invite you to attend our annual symposium to show your support of our undergraduate researchers and get a sense of the vast research being done in Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural & Quantitative Sciences here on our campus. 

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Summer Research Showcase

Summer Research Showcase

Event details: July 25, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:00 p.m. | Great Hall, Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans Center for Health Education

Student research at Duke doesn’t slow down over the summer! On July 25, students from summer programs across Duke will gather to share their research in natural sciences, health policy, medicine, engineering, and more. You're invited to stop by Trent Semans Great Hall from 10 am – 12 pm to show your support and get a sense of the vast research being done on campus this summer! All are welcome to attend. Light breakfast and beverage options will be provided. 

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Summer Research & Development Workshops

Summer Research Workshops

The URS Office is pleased to host weekly workshops in the summer to help students make the most of their research experiences on campus. Workshops include tips to effectively communicate with mentors, best practices for reading scientific papers, information on preparing an abstract/research poster, and more!

All Duke and non-Duke undergraduates are welcome to drop in. No registration is required to attend! 

Summer 2025 Workshop Schedule

This series has concluded. Thanks to everybody who attended!


Thursday, February 5, -
Bostock Library; Project Room 8

We're hosting URS office hour sessions where you can feel free to drop in with any questions regarding undergraduate research, our awards, resources, etc. No appointment necessary! We'll see you then… read more about URS Staff Office Hours »

Thursday, February 5, -
Bostock Library; Project Room 8

We're hosting URS office hour sessions where you can feel free to drop in with any questions regarding undergraduate research, our awards, resources, etc. No appointment necessary! We'll see you then… read more about URS Staff Office Hours »

Thursday, February 5, -
Bostock Library; Project Room 8

We're hosting URS office hour sessions where you can feel free to drop in with any questions regarding undergraduate research, our awards, resources, etc. No appointment necessary! We'll see you then… read more about URS Staff Office Hours »

Monday, February 9, -
Bostock Library; Project Room 8

We're hosting URS office hour sessions where you can feel free to drop in with any questions regarding undergraduate research, our awards, resources, etc. No appointment necessary! We'll see you then… read more about URS Staff Office Hours »

Monday, February 9, -
Bostock Library; Project Room 8

We're hosting URS office hour sessions where you can feel free to drop in with any questions regarding undergraduate research, our awards, resources, etc. No appointment necessary! We'll see you then… read more about URS Staff Office Hours »

Monday, February 9, -
Bostock Library; Project Room 8

We're hosting URS office hour sessions where you can feel free to drop in with any questions regarding undergraduate research, our awards, resources, etc. No appointment necessary! We'll see you then… read more about URS Staff Office Hours »

Monday, February 9, -
Bostock Library; Project Room 8

We're hosting URS office hour sessions where you can feel free to drop in with any questions regarding undergraduate research, our awards, resources, etc. No appointment necessary! We'll see you then… read more about URS Staff Office Hours »

Thursday, February 12, -
Bostock Library; Project Room 8

We're hosting URS office hour sessions where you can feel free to drop in with any questions regarding undergraduate research, our awards, resources, etc. No appointment necessary! We'll see you then… read more about URS Staff Office Hours »

Thursday, February 12, -
Bostock Library; Project Room 8

We're hosting URS office hour sessions where you can feel free to drop in with any questions regarding undergraduate research, our awards, resources, etc. No appointment necessary! We'll see you then… read more about URS Staff Office Hours »

Thursday, February 12, -
Bostock Library; Project Room 8

We're hosting URS office hour sessions where you can feel free to drop in with any questions regarding undergraduate research, our awards, resources, etc. No appointment necessary! We'll see you then… read more about URS Staff Office Hours »

Monday, February 16, -
Bostock Library; Project Room 8

We're hosting URS office hour sessions where you can feel free to drop in with any questions regarding undergraduate research, our awards, resources, etc. No appointment necessary! We'll see you then… read more about URS Staff Office Hours »

Monday, February 16, -
Bostock Library; Project Room 8

We're hosting URS office hour sessions where you can feel free to drop in with any questions regarding undergraduate research, our awards, resources, etc. No appointment necessary! We'll see you then… read more about URS Staff Office Hours »

Monday, February 16, -
Bostock Library; Project Room 8

We're hosting URS office hour sessions where you can feel free to drop in with any questions regarding undergraduate research, our awards, resources, etc. No appointment necessary! We'll see you then… read more about URS Staff Office Hours »

Monday, February 16, -
Bostock Library; Project Room 8

We're hosting URS office hour sessions where you can feel free to drop in with any questions regarding undergraduate research, our awards, resources, etc. No appointment necessary! We'll see you then… read more about URS Staff Office Hours »

Thursday, February 19, -
Bostock Library; Project Room 8

We're hosting URS office hour sessions where you can feel free to drop in with any questions regarding undergraduate research, our awards, resources, etc. No appointment necessary! We'll see you then… read more about URS Staff Office Hours »

Thursday, February 19, -
Bostock Library; Project Room 8

We're hosting URS office hour sessions where you can feel free to drop in with any questions regarding undergraduate research, our awards, resources, etc. No appointment necessary! We'll see you then… read more about URS Staff Office Hours »

Thursday, February 19, -
Bostock Library; Project Room 8

We're hosting URS office hour sessions where you can feel free to drop in with any questions regarding undergraduate research, our awards, resources, etc. No appointment necessary! We'll see you then… read more about URS Staff Office Hours »

Monday, February 23, -
Bostock Library; Project Room 8

We're hosting URS office hour sessions where you can feel free to drop in with any questions regarding undergraduate research, our awards, resources, etc. No appointment necessary! We'll see you then… read more about URS Staff Office Hours »

Monday, February 23, -
Bostock Library; Project Room 8

We're hosting URS office hour sessions where you can feel free to drop in with any questions regarding undergraduate research, our awards, resources, etc. No appointment necessary! We'll see you then… read more about URS Staff Office Hours »