Schwartz Discover Grant Professional Development Series

2026 Summer Series Schedule

All sessions are on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

No pre-registration is required. Open to ALL undergraduate researchers on campus this summer.

  1. Creating a Safe Research Space

    Presented by:

    Sonya Hardigan, Associate Vice President for Research Integrity

    ORISE (Office of Resarch Integrity, Stewardship, and Ethics)
    Location: Dewey Hall 1-101

  2. Applying to Graduate School OR Applying to Medical School

    Applying to Graduate School

    Presented by: Graduate Education, Aisling Sive; student panel
    Location: Dewey Hall 2-162

    OR

    Applying to Medical School

    Co-presented by:

    • URochester School of Mecicine & Dentistry, Dean of Admissions, Michelle Vogt

    • Greene Career Center, Jonathan Bratt
    Location: Dewey Hall 1-101

  3. Managing Your Time and Working with Others

    Presented by: Dr. Darren Lipomi, Chair, Department of Chemical and Sustainability Engineering
    Location: Dewey Hall 1-101

  4. Writing in Your Discipline

    Presented by: 
    Location: 

  5. Talking About Your Research to Lay Audiences

    Presented by: Speaking Fellows: Maddi Kim and Aurora Rahman, WSAP
    Location: Dewey Hall 1-101

  6. Applying for Fellowships

    Presented by: Belinda Redden and Juliet Sullivan, Student Fellowships Office
    Location: Dewey Hall 1-101

  7. Creating a Research Poster

    Presented by: Dr. Dana Boebinger
    Location: Dewey Hall 1-101

  8. Conference-going 101

    Presented by: Dr. Emily Rendek
    Location: Dewey Hall 1-101