Summer Research & Development Workshops Slides

Summer Research Workshops: Slides and Resources

Wednesdays from 9:00-10:30 a.m. | French Family Science Center, Room 2231

The URS Office is pleased to host weekly workshops this summer to help students make the most of their research experiences on campus for summer 2025. 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. 

This page will hold the slides from each session. 

Series Info


How to Read a Scientific Paper - Slides & Resources


Effective Communication and Aligning Expectations with Mentors - Slides & Resources


How to: Chalk Talks & Elevator Pitches - Slides & Resources


How to: Abstracts & Posters - Slides & Resources


Writing Personal Statements - Slides & Resources