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
Location: Bostock, Project Room 8
We periodically host office hours where you can drop in with any questions about undergraduate research, our awards, resources, etc. No appointment necessary!
Current Staff Schedule:
- Mondays: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Tuesdays: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Thursdays: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Current Trinity Student Team for Advancing Research (T-STAR) Ambassador Schedule:
- Tuesdays: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Wednesdays 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Thursdays: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Please note: URS Office hours are subject to change based on academic recess, holidays, or when staffing conflicts arise.
Undergraduate Research Workshops | Fall Programming
URS hosts research workshops to help students navigate and make the most of their research experience at Duke. Check out our fall programming below. Registration is required to attend via URS's Duke Groups.
Opportunities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) with William Jenks
Thursday, October 8, 5:00 pm | Bostock 127; The Edge Workshop Room
Duke is a partner institution of the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a huge and diverse research center located in eastern Tennessee near Knoxville. Its mission is incredibly diverse: biology and the environment, clean energy including fission and fusion, isotope production, basic physical sciences, national security in multiple contexts, neutron sciences, and supercomputing.
William Jenks of ORNL’s Office of Research Education will be visiting Duke to host an information session about ORNL’s many opportunities for summer internships and other student programs aimed at undergraduates and recent graduates. He will provide more information to our students about opportunities to interview with potential mentors for priority placement and funding for Summer 2027 as one of their partner institutions.
We are hosting this event in collaboration with the Pratt School of Engineering.
Research Communication – Data Visualization with Dr. Eric Monson
Monday, October 19, 5:00 pm | Bostock 127; The Edge Workshop Room
Research Data Management with Sophia Lafferty-Hess
Wednesday, October 28, 5:00 pm | Bostock 127; The Edge Workshop Room
Tools for managing and storing research data are good for every Duke researcher to know about. Sophia Lafferty-Hess is a Research Data Management Consultant in Duke University Libraries Center for Data and Visualization Sciences and she will guide you through best practices on managing your research data and what resources are available to you as a Duke undergrad.
Research Setbacks and Working with Mentors - with Steve Nowicki
Monday, November 2, 5:00 pm | Bostock 127; The Edge Workshop Room
Applying to Summer Research Programs Outside Duke
Tuesday, November 10, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Bostock 127; The Edge Workshop Room
Participating in a summer research program outside of Duke is a great way to explore new research opportunities, gain skills, and expand your network! In the first half of this workshop, we will review the nuts and bolts of the application process and strategies for composing a competitive application. The second half of this session will be a panel of experienced Duke undergrads who will share their experiences of applying to and participating in summer research programs at other institutions.
Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
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.
Summer Research Showcase
Event details: July 24, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 p.m. | The Edge, Bostock Library
Student research at Duke doesn’t slow down over the summer! On July 24, 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 Bostock 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.
Eric Monson is a data visualization specialist with the Duke University Libraries' Center for Data and Visualization Sciences. He'll lead a workshop on research communication for our next workshop. read more about Research Communication – Data Visualization »
Looking for a Duke summer experience? Drop by the Summer Experiences Fair on October 27th from 1 pm to 4 pm at Penn Pavilion to connect with program leaders of over 60 Duke-sponsored opportunities… read more about Duke Summer Experiences Fair »
Sophia Lafferty-Hess as a Research Data Management Consultant in Duke University Libraries Center for Data and Visualization Sciences. Sophia consults and teaches on core data management and sharing… read more about Research Data Management »
Setbacks are common in the world of research! Dr. Stephen Nowicki, Professor Emeritus of Biology, has tried-and-true tips to help you navigate this with your research mentor. read more about Research Setbacks and Working with Mentors »
Participating in a summer research program is a great way to gain skills, prepare for opportunities, and expand your network! Join us to explore exciting research opportunities and internships.… read more about Applying to Summer Research Programs Outside Duke »