Professional Development
Spring 2025 Professional Development Sessions
Sessions are open to ALL students! Click here to watch the presentations!
Tier I Spring Schedule (First Time in Research)*
Orientation to Research Scholars (Required)
January 13th, 3 PM – Location ZOOM
Utilizing the Library in Research
January 27th, 3:00-4:00 PM – Location Fretwell 121
Developing an Abstract & Utilizing the Writing Center
February 10th, 3:00-4:00 PM – Location Fretwell 121
Communicating your Research
February 24th, 3:00-4:00 PM – Location Fretwell 121
Is Grad School Right for Me?
March 17th, 3:00-4:00 PM – Location Fretwell 121
Conferencing 101
March 31st, 3:00-4:00 PM – Location Fretwell 121
*Tier I Sessions repeat in fall and spring
Tier ll Spring Schedule (Experienced Researchers)
Orientation to Research Scholars (Required)
Facilitated by Sarah Powell
January 13th, 3 PM – Location ZOOM
Sustaining Mentor Relationships
February 3rd, 3:00-4:00 PM – Location Fretwell 121
Cultural Capital & Assets
February 17th, 3:00-4:00 PM – Location Fretwell 121
Research in Non-Academic Careers
March 10th, 3:00-4:00 PM – Location Fretwell 121
Networking & LinkedIn
March 24th, 3:00-4:00 PM – Location Fretwell 121, Download the Career Guide
Elevator Pitches & 3MT: Three Minute Thesis
April 7th, 3:00-4:00 PM – Location Fretwell 121
Undergraduate Research Conference
April 17th, 2025 – Popp Martin Student Union, UNC Charlotte Main Campus
AdditionAl Tier II Session Offerings:
Spring
Sustaining Mentor Relationships
Cultural Capital in Research
Research in Non-Academic Careers
Networking & LinkedIn
3MT
Summer
Ethics in Research
Research as Advocacy
Collaboration in Research
“What’s Next”: Preparing to Apply for Fellowships
Fall
Grant Writing/Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Preparation
Ethics in Research
Publishing Your Research
CV Development/How to Build Research into a CV
3MT
Additional Training
Online CITI Training: As one of the basic education requirements for the Animal Care and Use Program, Human Subjects Research, Responsible Conduct of Research, or Research involving Biohazards, the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) online training program provides the conceptual framework for appropriate topics in research and teaching settings.
Responsible Conduct For Research
Charlotte’s commitment to Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) is supported by the University’s Training in Responsible Conduct of Research Rule (RUL 10.15.1). This rule establishes the requirement for responsible conduct of research education for individuals required to have such education prior to working on federally-sponsored projects where the federal sponsor has mandated such education. Read More about Research Conduct.