Current undergraduate students

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Systematic and Scoping Review Series: Systematic and Scoping Review Methods

Would you like to learn more about scoping and systematic reviews and what steps are involved when conducting each of these review types? This workshop, a combination of presentation and interactive activities, discusses the methods of each review type, as well as how to decide which is best to use and more.

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

- Explain the differences between a systematic review and scoping review

- Practice developing a clear research question for a review - Describe the importance of developing a protocol and identify its main components

- Develop eligibility criteria for a review

- Choose a review method that best suits the review goal and timeline

Monday, October 28, 2024 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Femtech Innovation Challenge

Are you passionate about making a difference in women’s health? Join us for an exciting innovation challenge and contribute to groundbreaking solutions! 

From October 28 to November 8, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with your peers to develop innovative solutions that address pressing issues in menopause, breast health, and gynecological health

As part of the Water Institute's WaterTalks lecture series, Dr. Jackie MacDonald Gibson, Department Head and Professor, Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, NC State University, Raleigh, NC, US, will present: Mapping and quantifying health effects of inequities in community water service in North Carolina, USA.

This event is in person in DC 1302 with a networking reception to follow in DC 1301 (The Fishbowl).

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Introduction to GIS: Using ArcGIS for Research

GIS is a multi-disciplinary tool that is widely used across campus. Join this one-hour session to learn how you can incorporate GIS in your research, coursework and thesis.

This workshop, a combination of presentation, demonstration, and question & answer session, will discuss what GIS is and how it relates to demographics, business intelligence, logistics and statistical analysis, and provide examples of analysis tools and how they relate to different research.

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

• Understand how the usual datatypes and spatial datatypes are used together

• Learn the advantages of spatial components in datasets

• Understand the importance of projections

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Introduction to GIS: Using ArcGIS for Research

GIS is a multi-disciplinary tool that is widely used across campus. Join this one-hour session to learn how you can incorporate GIS in your research, coursework and thesis.
This workshop, a combination of presentation, demonstration, and question & answer session, will discuss what GIS is and how it relates to demographics, business intelligence, logistics and statistical analysis, and provide examples of analysis tools and how they relate to different research.
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
  • Understand how the usual datatypes and spatial datatypes are used together Learn the advantages of spatial components in datasets
  • Understand the importance of projections
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Women in Engineering Fall Career Fair

Attention, Engineering Students! 🚀
The Women in Engineering (WiE) Graduate Committee is excited to announce our upcoming Career Fair! This is a unique opportunity to network with leading companies and attend insightful speaker sessions focused on career growth/opportunities in engineering. Whether you're exploring internship opportunities, seeking full-time roles, or simply interested in learning more about the industry, this event is for you!

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Digital Tools and Methods: An Introduction to Data Cleanup

Learn the basics of cleaning up tabular data using OpenRefine. In this workshop, a combination of presentation, hands-on demonstration and question & answer period, data cleanup will be explored within the broader context of using data to answer a research question. No prior coding knowledge or web scraping skills are required to participate.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Identify problems in a dataset and steps to fix them

  • Use the open-source software OpenRefine to perform basic data cleanup tasks

Please register to receive the online event link and help us understand specific disciplinary considerations.

Thursday, November 7, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Digital Tools and Methods: An Introduction to Web Scraping

Learn the basics of obtaining data from the web using a browser plugin. In this workshop, a combination of presentation, hands-on demonstration and question & answer period, web scraping will be explored within the broader context of gathering data to answer a research question. No prior coding knowledge or web scraping skills are required to participate.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Analyze a website’s structure to plan the best way to scrape its data

  • Understand web scraping in the context of the research process

  • Use a browser plugin to obtain data from a website

Please register to receive the online event link and help us understand specific disciplinary considerations.

Thursday, November 7, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

The Changing German Political Landscape

Elections in 2024 to the European Parliament and in three German provinces have cemented the success of the far-right Alternative for Germany and witnessed the rise of other non-mainstream parties. The German Academic Exchange Service’s (DAAD) alumni organizations in the US and Canada, in conjunction with the Waterloo Centre for German Studies, are pleased to sponsor a panel discussion that brings together leading scholars in the field for an in-depth examination of these recent elections that have changed Germany’s political landscape.