Events
Kent State Events
Upcoming Events:
Three-Minute Thesis Presentations 2024
Monday, October 21 and Tuesday, October 22, 2024
The Three-Minute Thesis event is a competitive event that requires students who participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program to present their research in a three-minute time frame. The event will take place on Monday, October 21 and Tuesday, October 22 from noon to 4:00pm in the Kent Student Center. Faculty and staff will serve as judges for the competition. Students, mentors, friends, and family are invited to attend the awards ceremony on Friday, October 25 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm in the KIVA.
Interested in being a judge? Contact Ann Gosky at agosky@kent.edu for more information or to offer assistance.
The Ohio Academy of Science's Annual Meeting 2024
April 6th, 2024
Each year, the Academy brings together Ohio’s scientists, engineers, educators, graduate and undergraduate students to discuss recent developments in science and technology. The meeting is a science gathering with scientific sessions, renowned speakers, and valuable networking opportunities. More information can be found on the website. This year, the event will be hosted by Kent State University on Saturday, April 6th, 2024. The Schedule of the meeting is as follows:
7:30 to 10:00am Registration
7:30 to 9:00am Breakfast
8:45am Welcome
9:00 to 10:00am Poster Presentations
10:15 to 11:30am Panel Discussion
11:30am to 12:15pm Oral Presentations
12:30 to 1:30pm Lunch
1:00 to 1:30pm Keynote
1:30 to 2:30pm Oral Presentations
2:30 to 3:30pm Poster Presentations
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) 2024 Program
June 3-July 26, 2024
The SURE program is an eight-week summer program which allows undergraduate students to participate in faculty-supervised research. The SURE program offers stipends for both full-time (40 hours/week) and part-time (20 hours/week) participants, as well as on-campus housing if it is needed. Help is available for finding a faculty mentor if students do not have one already. This program enables students to develop skills in critical thinking, research, communication, problem-solving, and more.
ESDRI 2024 Sustainability Forum: Building Better Water Systems
March 14, 2024
Organized by the Environmental Science and Design Reseach Institute, this is a forum discussion with three water experts in diverse fields. Attendees will learn how to keep Northeast Ohio’s waters clean and the environment safe and habitable for years to come. The conference is free to attend, but advance registration is required. A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available for those interested in supporting the forum.
Proceeds from the event will support students and programs in the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) and our undergraduate fellows program. The event will be held on Thursday, March 14 | 6 p.m. in Cartwright Auditorium.
Non-Kent State Events
Upcoming Events
Undergraduate Research Week (URW)
April 15-19, 2024
National week dedicated to celebrating undergraduate research across the country. Follow along on social media using #URW2024 and check out its CUR page to learn more! Be prepared for some exciting events at Kent State University to happen as well!
Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Events
Various
CUR offers many events such as webinars, seminars, and conversations that are useful to students. Their list of events is updated regularly, and new events are consistently being added. Check out the CUR events mage for more information.