Workshops & Advising

Current Research Workshops for Undergraduates

URAD’s workshops are designed to help you navigate your own path to research. Our workshops introduce you to foundational concepts of research, and show you various pathways to building your own research interests and skills. Some workshops are in-person, and some are virtual. All workshops are available to undergraduate students at all UNM campuses.

New workshops are under development, so check back often to see new opportunities.

Getting Started in Research

This interactive workshop will guide you in taking the first steps to get involved with research at UNM. We will help you narrow down or select a topic, teach you how to find a faculty mentor with similar interests and help build your confidence to start your journey in research now. You will leave the workshop with (1) specific steps to take to get involved in research at UNM, (2) increased confidence in contacting faculty members and (3) knowledge of the research programs offered at UNM.

Getting Started in Research Workshop Schedule

Getting Started in Research FOR PRE-HEALTH Students

Are you interested in pursuing a career in healthcare eventually? Are you curious about getting involved in research at UNM and would like some guidance on what that looks like? Then this interactive workshop is for you! We will review best practices in securing a research experience, how to find a faculty mentor and how to communicate professionally. You will leave this workshop with (1) increased confidence on approaching a search for faculty-mentored research experiences, (2) a better understanding of the opportunities available to you as a pre-health student at UNM and (3) an email draft to use when reaching out to prospective mentors.

This will be offered on Fri, 9/18/26 in Castetter Hall, 3rd floor, Room 3583. Seats are limited, click the red button below to register.

Register for Pre-Health Students Workshop

Preparing for Summer Research Experience for Uncdergraduate (REU) Applications (offered every November)

Would you like to secure a summer research experience? Fall is the best time to start preparing for summer applications and this workshop will walk you through the essential steps to become a competitive applicant. In this workshop, you will learn (1) what a summer REU looks like/what to expect, (2) what materials you should start preparing in the fall and winter, along with a timeline to stay organized and (3) valuable lessons from fellow UNM undergraduate students who have been awarded REUs in the past.

This will be offered on Fri, 11/13/26 at 10am in the Honors College Forum. No registration needed!

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