��������

• to the SRP Entry Survey (for SRP student researchers only) due May 30.

Welcome to ��������’s 2025 Summer Research Program! Note the following important dates:

• The SRP will begin on Wednesday, May 28 (with on-campus move-in scheduled for Tuesday, May 27).
• SRP Welcome Orientation Lunch will be on Thursday, May 29, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Attendance is expected. Welcome Orientation Meeting at Choi Auditorium (11:30 am) and lunch to follow in Cannon Plaza.
• Mark your calendar, the SRP Research Conference will be all day on Wednesday, July 30. Participation is mandatory.

Thursday, May 29, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm; Location: Welcome Orientation Meeting at Choi Auditorium (11:30 am) and lunch to follow in Cannon Plaza.

Attendance is expected from SRP Research Students.

Tuesday, June 3, 11:00 am; Mosher 1

“Crash Course on Humanities” 

Erin Sulla (Arts & Humanities Librarian)

Description: Research fundamentals and some advanced tips.

Intended audience: All humanities & social sciences students looking for more details beyond an introduction to research or who want a refresher. 

Wednesday, June 4, 11:00 am; Mosher 1

“Social Science Research” 

Kristin Peace (Social Science Librarian)

Description: Workshop demonstration of social science-specific databases, resources and data tools. 

Intended audience: Social sciences students looking for more details beyond an introduction to research, or who want a refresher

Wednesday, June 4, 12:00 pm; Mosher 1

“Advanced Science Research” 

Kathleen Makarewicz (Science Librarian)

Description: Identify article databases that are most relevant for your research, how to find full text, how to find an article from a reference, and more!

Intended audience: All science disciplines, some experience with searching for research resources.

Thursday, June 5, 12:00 pm: Luncheon is *Grab & Go*, pick up in front of the Library. 

Contact your Peer Mentors about the location of your meeting.

Friday, June 6: Payday 1

Monday, June 9: No Morning Coffee Break due to Alumni Reunion Weekend

Tuesday, June 10, 12:30 pm; Location: Choi Auditorium

“Research Ethics” 

Igor Logvinenko (URC Faculty Director, Associate Professor of Diplomacy and World Affairs)

Description: As a condition of the study award stipends, all participants *must* attend this research ethics workshop!

Tuesday, June 10, 11:00 am;  Choi Auditorium

“Intro to Research in Special Collections and Archives” 

Helena de Lemos (Special Collections Instruction & Research Librarian)

Alanna Quan (Archivist)

Description: Preparing to use Primary Sources in your research: Learn what’s different about researching archival materials, why special collections can be peculiar, how to time and plan your research, and take crucial notes for your citations.

Thursday, June 12, 12:00 pm: Academic Quad

Area Group Meeting

Monday, June 16, 10:30 am; Sycamore Glen

Morning Coffee Break

Thursday, June 19: No SRP Luncheon

Holiday,  Juneteenth

Friday, June 20: Payday 2 

One-on-Ones 

On-going, scheduled individually.

• “One-On-One” with a Faculty Writing Specialist: schedule and sign up . 
• “One-On-One” with a Research Librarian: schedule and sign up here. 
• “One-On-One” with Awards & Fellowships: schedule and sign-up on with Jennifer Locke.

Students selecting this option must submit the following information via this Google : a short description of the meeting, including what they discussed, what they learned, and on what date they had the meeting.  

Thursday, June 26, 12:00 pm; Academic Quad

Area Group Meeting

One-on-Ones 

On-going, scheduled individually.

• “One-On-One” with a Faculty Writing Specialist: schedule and sign up . 
• “One-On-One” with a Research Librarian: schedule and sign up here. 
• “One-On-One” with Awards & Fellowships: schedule and sign-up on with Jennifer Locke.

Students selecting this option must submit the following information via this Google : a short description of the meeting, including what they discussed, what they learned, and on what date they had the meeting.  

Monday, June 30, 10:30 am; Sycamore Glen

Morning Coffee Break

Tuesday, July 1, 11:00 am; Choi Auditorium 

More School? Thinking About What Comes Next

Igor Logvinenko  (URC Faculty Director + Guests)

Description: An intro to exploring graduate and professional schools as a next career step.    

Intended audience: All disciplines, all years.

Wednesday, July 2, 12:00 pm; Choi Auditorium

National & International Awards and Fellowships

Jennifer Locke (Director of National & International Fellowships)

Description: Overview of awards and fellowships opportunities and process.   

Intended audience: All disciplines, all years.

Thursday, July 3, 12:00 pm: Academic Quad

Area Group Meeting

Thursday, July 3: Payday 3 (Early Due to 4th of July Holiday)

Friday, July 4

Holiday, Independence Day

The Library Summer Research Award for the SRP recognizes outstanding research and the effective use of library resources. To find out how to apply, .

Tuesday, July 8, 11:00 am; Choi Auditorium

“Literature Review”  

Sarah Parramore (Director, Teaching, Learning, and Research Support; Interim Director, Special Collections and College Archives)

Kristin Peace (Social Science Librarian)

Description: Strategies for organizing and synthesizing a strong lit review.   

Intended audience:  All disciplines, all years.

Wed, July 9, 11:00 am; Choi Auditorium

“Writing an Abstract”  

Kathleen Makarewicz (Science Librarian)

Erin Sulla (Arts & Humanities Librarian)

Description: How to write an informative and concise abstract.   

Intended audience: All disciplines, all years.

Thursday, July 10, 12:00 pm; Academic Quad

Area Group Meeting

Wednesday, July 16, 11:00 am; Choi Auditorium

“Poster Presentation Style”  

Kathleen Makarewicz (Science Librarian)

Erin Sulla (Arts & Humanities Librarian)

Description: Best practices for science and humanities posters.   

Intended audience: All disciplines, all years.

 Wednesday, July 16, 1:00 pm; Brown Lab, Library

Poster Practice and Critique Session 

Kathleen Makarewicz (Science Librarian)

Kristin Peace (Social Science Librarian)

Description: Limit 20. If you plan on attending, please sign up . 

Intended audience: All disciplines, all years.

Thursday, July 17, 11:00 am; Choi Auditorium

"Data Visualization"

Kristin Peace (Social Science Librarian)

Description: How to present your data visually: tools & tips for creating and finding data visualizations and infographics.

Intended audience: All disciplines, all years

If you plan on attending, please download these practice datasets prior to the workshop and bring your laptop. 

Thursday, July 17, 1:00 pm; Brown Lab, Library

"Poster Practice and Critique Session"

Sarah Parramore (Director, Teaching, Learning, and Research Support; Interim Director, Special Collections and College Archives)

Description: Limit 20. If you plan on attending, please sign up . 

Intended audience: All disciplines, all years.

Thursday, July 17, 12:00 pm; Academic Quad

Area Group Meeting

Friday, July 18: Payday 4 

Tuesday, July 22, 1:00 pm; Mosher 1 

“Dynamic Presentation Skills”  

Samantha Hilton (First Year Experience and Student Success Librarian)

Sarah Parramore (Director, Teaching, Learning, and Research Support; Interim Director Special 

Collections and College Archives)

Description: Learn best practices for presenting to an audience.  

Intended audience: All disciplines, all years, doing oral presentations (not posters).

Wednesday, July 23, 11:00 am; CHOI

“The Elevator Pitch”  

Samantha Hilton (First Year Experience and Student Success Librarian)

Kristin Peace (Social Science Librarian)

Description: Learn how to describe your project succinctly and encourage others to want to learn more.  

Intended audience: All disciplines, all years.

 Wednesday, July 23, 12:00 pm; CHOI

“Reflective Writing for the SRP Final Report” 

Igor Logvinenko (URC Faculty Director)

Description: How to write a report focused on transferable skills and research accomplishments.   

Intended audience: All disciplines, all years.

Thursday, July 24, 11:00 am; Brown Lab, Library

Presentation Practice and Critique Session 

Kristin Peace (Social Science Librarian)

Description: Limit 10. If you plan on attending, please sign up . 

Intended audience: All disciplines, all years.

Thursday, July 24, 2:00 pm; Brown Lab, Library

Presentation Practice and Critique Session 

Kathleen Makarewicz (Science Librarian)

Description: Limit 10. If you plan on attending, please sign up . 

Intended audience: All disciplines, all years.

Thursday, July 24, 12:00 pm; Academic Quad

Area Group Meeting

Poster Printing Appointments: Schedule an appointment at the URC to have your poster printed for free.

Monday, July 28, 1:00 pm; Brown Lab, Library

Presentation Practice and Critique Session

Kristin Peace (Social Science Librarian)

Description: Limit 10. If you plan on attending, please sign up . 

Intended audience: All disciplines, all years.

Tuesday, July 29, 11:00 am; Brown Lab, Library

Poster Practice and Critique Session

Kathleen Makarewicz (Science Librarian)

Description: Limit 20. If you plan on attending, please sign up . 

Intended audience: All disciplines, all years.

 Tuesday, July 29, 1:00 pm; Brown Lab, Library

Presentation Practice and Critique Session

Kathleen Makarewicz (Science Librarian)

Description: Limit 10. If you plan on attending, please sign up . 

Intended audience: All disciplines, all years.

Wednesday, July 30: Summer Research Program Conference

This is an all-day event, and student presenters must be here for the full day of activities. Stick around and support your fellow researchers.

Share your pics with us at urc@oxy.edu or tag us on Instagram 

Find the Conference Program !

Friday, August 1

Submit the abstract, report, and thank you note to urc@oxy.edu and complete the Exit Survey.

Friday, August 1: Payday 5