CURRENT STUDENTS - Grow your skills
Once you have connected to a project and found your mentor(s), the Office of Undergraduate Research and Artistry continues to support you by providing training and resources.
Enroll in Research Ready
This canvas course is designed to get you prepared to apply to research and creative positions at CSU. It is also designed for current researchers to take your skills to the next level. It is a self-paced and completely asynchronous course that allows you to grow your skills and build confidence on your own schedule.
Attend OURA Workshops
These workshops enhance information that students are getting from their research experience. Examples of workshops include faculty research presentations, distinguished speakers, and related trainings on how to present research at a poster presentation. Check out our workshop schedule for topics and dates.
Engage with the Richardson Design Center (RDC)
The Nancy Richardson Design Center is CSU’s only interdisciplinary makerspace focused on Design Thinking. The RDC hosts classes; students can earn an undergraduate certificate in design thinking. The RDC also offers non-course access to their fabrication labs. The RDC is for students who want to be more creative in their thinking as well as the way they solve everyday or socially significant problems. The RDC is ideal for people looking for new ways to understand, create, partner, and grow.
Join the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)
CSU has an enhanced membership to the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR), an international organization that strengthens undergraduate research in STEM and non-STEM disciplines. You can join CUR with a free student-level membership (activate your enhanced benefits here), and then you can access free webinars, online professional development, and other resources.