Symposium 2023 Workshop Series is Forthcoming. Please see below for previous workshops.
I. URS Abstract Overview Workshop: More than a Summary - Writing an Effective Abstract
Asynchronous. Please click here to access this workshop using your LMU credentials.
Speaker: Dr. Morgan Gross, Associate Director, ARC
Join Dr. Morgan Gross, Associate Director, Academic Resource Center for a workshop on writing abstracts. This workshop was originally recorded for SURP 2020 and is 29 minutes long.
II.How are Abstracts Used in My Major? Understanding Abstracts in Multiple Disciplines
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022 at 4pm PST.
Speaker: Elizabeth Wimberly-Young, Associate Director of Student Research
Join the Office of Research & Creative Arts for an informal conversation about how abstracts are used in multiple disciplines and for assistance with the Symposium application. RSVP to student.research@lmu.edu by Tuesday, 2/1 for the Zoom link.
III. Abstracts in the Arts
Click here for access to these handouts using your LMU credentials.
Looking for extra feedback for writing an abstract from an arts discipline? Please check out ORCA's handouts!
IV. Communicating Your Research Through Visuals: How to Create an Effective Poster
Asynchronous. Please click here to access this workshop using your LMU credentials.
Speaker: Alejandra Alarcon, Research Communications Coordinator, Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Center for the Study of Los Angeles
Join Alejandra Alarcon, Research Communications Coordinator for the Center for the Study of Los Angeles for an asynchronous workshop on oral and poster presentations! This presentation was originally recorded for SURP 2020.
II. Conducting Virtual Presentations: How to Present Your Work Remotely
Wednesday, March 16th, 2021 at 4pm PST.
Speaker: Elizabeth Wimberly-Young, Associate Director of Student Research
Join the Office of Research & Creative Arts for an informal conversation about how to virtually present your work at the Undergraduate Research Symposium. RSVP to student.research@lmu.edu by Tuesday, March 15th for the Zoom link.
ORCA Instagram DM Drop-In Hours
Need extra one-on-one help with your abstract, application or presentation? Curious about other ORCA programs and opportunities? The ORCA student team is holding drop-in hours over the ORCA Instagram DM! Please follow @lmu_orca for advice, promotion, and help!
DM Drop-in Hours, January-March (except holidays):
- Monday: 7:00am-2:00pm
- Tuesday: 7:00am-4:00pm
- Wednesday: 7:00am-6:00pm
- Thursday: 7:00am-9:00am
- Friday: 7:00am-4:00pm