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Summer URSCA Program – 2025

LEARNING COMMUNITY: Concordia students and mentors engaged in summer research and creative scholarship are part of a learning community that includes skill-building workshops, online ethics and safety training, career-readiness support, networking, and social activities. 

WORKSHOPS: Skill-building and career-readiness workshops for students will be held from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in ISC 201 on Tuesdays from 3 – 24 June. Additional optional workshops may also be offered. 

ONLINE TRAINING: All URSCA scholars are required to complete the CITI RCR training course, plus any additional courses necessary for their specific research (e.g. chemical safety, human subjects, animal care and use).  

PEAK: Students may earn a PEAK for their research or creative activity and URSCA program participation by completing a few additional assignments. 

SOCIAL TIME: In addition to the Wednesday networking lunches, a variety of social activities will be available to students and mentors throughout the summer. Ideas and suggestions welcomed!

 Tuesday Workshops

3:00- 4:30 p.m., ISC 201

3, 10, 17, 24 June 2025

Skill-building, career readiness

Whiteboard Wednesdays

12:00 – 1:00 p.m., ISC Commons

28 May – 16 July

Bring your lunch, chat about your project! 

Each scholar will share about their work during one of these lunches using a whiteboard and markers.

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Tuesday Workshop Schedule

4 June

Thoughtful Use of AI to Enhance Research and Scholarship

facilitated by Dr Darin Ulness, Chemistry Department and Neuroscience Program

10 June

 Professional Development

facilitated by Jill Wenger, Director of the Career Center

17 June

Communicating Research and Scholarship to Different Audiences

facilitated by Dr Krys Strand, Director of URSCA

24 June

Communicating Engagement

facilitated by Dr Lisa Twomey, Director of Community Engagement and Integrative Learning