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 events and workshops!


Leverage Your Research Experience (LYRE)

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In collaboration with the Directors of Academic Engagement, the Undergraduate Research Support Office is pleased to host the Leverage Your Research Experience Program, also known as LYRE!

LYRE is a series of workshops offered to all undergraduate students conducting or interested in embarking on a research path at Duke. It is designed to help you process what you’re learning, develop your skills as a researcher, and prepare for more opportunities. Feel free to attend those that seem the most beneficial to you (You can pick and choose). 

Note: These workshops are held in person and will not be on Zoom.


 

Upcoming LYRE Workshops

All fall 2024 workshops are confirmed! Most of these sessions will be held in the Bostock Library’s 127 Edge Workshop Room (unless noted otherwise).  

If you have feedback about what workshop series you’d like to see regarding research, please email our office!  

 

September

Cultivating Mentor Relationships

Led by Dr. Michael Domeracki
September 23, 2024 | 5 p.m. | Bostock Library 127 — The Edge Workshop Room

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October

Writing Personal Statements 

Led by Dr. Cara Kozma
October 2, 2024 | 4 p.m. | Bostock Library 127 — The Edge Workshop Room 

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Oak Ridge National Laboratories Workshop

Led by William Jenks from the Oak Ridge National Lab 
October 7, 2024 | 4-6 p.m. | Bostock Library 127 — The Edge Workshop Room 

The session itself will run from 4-5 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. will be held for questions. 

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Letters of Recommendation 

Led by Dr. Cara Kozma
October 21, 2024 | 4 p.m. | Bostock Library 127 — The Edge Workshop Room 

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Research Communications 

Led by Dr. Lydia Greene 
October 28, 2024 | 3 p.m. | Bostock Library 127 — The Edge Workshop Room 

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November

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Writing an Abstract 

Led by Dr. Jessica Harrell 
November 6, 2024 | 5 p.m. | Bostock Library 127 — The Edge Workshop Room 

Effective Academic Posters 

Led by Dr. Eric Monson 
November 11, 2024 | 4 p.m. | Bostock Library 127 — The Edge Workshop Room 

Applying to Non-Duke STEM Summer Programs

Led by Dr. Jessica Harrell 
November 19, 2024 | 4 p.m. | Bostock Library 127 — The Edge Workshop Room