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Are you doing undergraduate research or creative activity at UT this summer?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether you’re planning to do your undergraduate research or creative activity at UT this summer as a volunteer, for pay, or for academic credit, the Summer Research Scholars Program is here to support you.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The Summer Research Scholars Program provides professional development opportunities and social networking activities throughout the summer. <\/span><\/p>\n

All UT students and those visiting from other schools engaged in undergraduate research, a creative project, or pursuing a competitive fellowship can participate in Summer Research Scholars \u2014 regardless of funding source or formal program affiliation. <\/span><\/p>\n

At the end of the summer, those who participated in this program can present their summer research or creative activity at the <\/span>Summer Research Scholars Symposium<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

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I<\/span>f you want to participate in Summer Research Scholars, <\/span>please click here to register with our office.<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Summer Kickoff and Welcome<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Ayres Hall 405<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Join us for lunch and an overview of our summer programming<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Empowering Research: Understanding Title IX with Jessica White, Deputy Title IX Coordinator<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Ayres Hall 405<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Understand your rights and responsibilities to ensure a safe and inclusive research environment. Lunch will be provided.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Addressing Bias in Research with Dr. Janelle Coleman, Executive Director for Assessment and Evaluation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Ayres Hall 405<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Explore strategies to recognize\/mitigate biases in the research process. Lunch will be provided.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Wednesday, June 24, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

Bowling at Maple Hall<\/td>\n\n
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Maple Hall 414 Gay St<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

Head downtown\u00a0<\/span>to go<\/span> bowling at Maple Hall! Shoe rental is included. Food will be available for purchase at the venue.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n\n
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

Fulbright, Fellowships, and Beyond<\/td>\n\n
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Ayres Hall 405<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

Learn about applying your research to post-grad experiences such as the Fulbright and other fellowships. Lunch will be provided.<\/td>\n\n
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Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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How to Write a Research Abstract with Michael Sutherlin, Assistant Director, Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Zoom<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Gain insights and techniques to communicate your research\u2019s significance and findings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 12:00-1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

Herbert College of Agriculture: Lunch and Tour of the UT Gardens<\/td>\nAgriculture and Natural Resources Building, Room 123<\/td>\n\n
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Join us for lunch and a presentation by Dr. David White, Dean, and Dr. Christopher Stripling, Associate Dean<\/span>, Herbert College of Agriculture, <\/span>followed by a tour of the UT Gardens!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

Click here to register<\/a><\/p>\n

must register by July 7<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Hodges Library<\/p>\n

Jack E. Reese Galleria<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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It\u2019s an annual event showcasing the research of undergraduate students participating in summer research programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

Opens June 11th<\/p>\n

Closes July 9th<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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