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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
Arts • Social Sciences 2021 Sciences • Humanities
PRE-COLLEGE DAY WORKBOOK
undergradsymposium.uoregon.edu
May 26, 2021
WHAT IS RESEARCH?
RESEARCH begins with a question. Every time you Google something you are in the beginning stages of research. You can do research in all fields of study. Anyone can get involved! Adapted from the UO’s Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program.
Is Undergraduate Research This or That?
WELCOME TO PRE-COLLEGE DAY
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
Keep this file open and use it to take notes as you explore
the event and attend sessions throughout the day
Schedule
9:00–9:50 a.m. Welcome!
10:00–10:30 a.m. Social Science Student Panel
10:45–11:15 a.m. STEM Student Panel
11:30 a.m.–Noon Lunch Q&A
1:00–1:30 p.m. Lab tours and interactive demonstrations I
1:45–2:15 p.m. Lab tours and interactive demonstrations II
2:30–3:00 p.m. Closing Ceremony
3:30–4:00 p.m. Virtual Campus Tours
KICKOFF WITH COLLEGE STUDENTS
Planning to go to college is a “research” project. Start your inquiry
by exploring, developing your questions, and mapping out a plan.
• What topics interest you?
• What would classes be like if you studied those topic areas?
• What college(s) offer classes that explore those topics?
Today, college students will share how they chose their college,
major, and what research means to them.
What do you already know about the research process?
What would you like to learn more about today?
STUDENT PANELS As the UO students share about their research,
backgrounds, and paths to their current work, think about how their
experiences relate to your own interests and goals.
Which of these student’s projects or areas of research do you think is
the most interesting?
What projects would you want to work on? Why?
What were you curious about? What do you have more questions about?
LUNCH Q&A Join college students for a casual drop-in lunch to ask all your questions about
college life, research projects, and more!
What questions do you have for What are you most excited about What are you scared, nervous, or just
college students? for college? curious about?
COLLEGE 101 WITH UO AND LCC ADMISSIONS
You, too, can go to college! Let’s learn how to get you there. This session will
cover the different types of colleges and universities, how to prepare, how to
apply, and how to find the money to attend. There will be an opportunity for Q & A.
Ideas for questions to ask admission counselors:
What do students like best about college?
What support services are available for students?
How do students spend a typical weekday? How about a weekend?
What are you curious about?
LAB TOURS AND DEMONSTRATIONS Take an interactive visit to labs and workspaces hosted
by our diverse researchers and get inspired about your future pathways and the opportunities
available at the UO.
Predict results: What do you think will happen? What would you do? Can you think of a way to use this
Have you ever seen anything similar that you could approach to explore a different question? Can you come
use to help your predictions? up with a different approach to test the same thing?FIVE STEPS TO MAKE COLLEGE REAL
1 PERSONAL AWARENESS
Clarify your interests and know your strengths and GPA. Rarely does a person know what they want at the point of
graduation. Rather, the picture comes together as a person starts gathering pieces. The more pieces you link together
the clearer the bigger picture will become. For example, research is a piece of the puzzle. Talking to trusted advisors is
another. The most foundational pieces of all are your values, interests, and strengths.
VALUES List three things that are particularly important to you when it comes to choosing a job and employer
(e.g., salary and benefits, commuting time, flexible schedule, proximity to family).
INTERESTS List subject matter areas that are of significant interest to you (e.g., solving problems, analyzing data,
helping others).
STRENGTHS List three things you are good at doing—marketable skills that can be taken with you from one job to the next.FIVE STEPS TO MAKE COLLEGE REAL
2 RESEARCH COLLEGES
Which colleges (two- and four-year) have programs that match what you like?
3 RESEARCH COSTS
Compare costs of colleges, use the FAFSA to apply for federal student aid (register for a FAFSA ID),
apply for lots of scholarships.
4 GET ORGANIZED
Put together a timeline for applications and decisions.
5 GET TO WORK!
Write essays, complete applications, get references, meet deadlines.UO Pre-College Resources
ADMISSIONS and VIRTUAL TOURS The Summer Academy to Inspire Learning (SAIL) is a
University of Oregon pre-college program that serves
FINANCIAL AID middle and high school students from underrepresented
backgrounds, which includes lower income and first-
generation college students. The goal is to encourage
UNIVERSITY HOUSING
students to enroll and succeed in college through early
exposure and exploration.
ROBERT D. CLARK HONORS COLLEGE
SAIL offers free one-week summer programs on the UO
campus, where students learn from distinguished UO faculty
SUMMER ACADEMY TO INSPIRE LEARNING (SAIL)
members through fun social and interactive activities.
SAIL programs include sessions on the college admissions
OREGON YOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAM (OYSP) process, scholarship availability, and the financial aid process.
INDIGENOUS PRE-COLLEGE ACADEMY SAIL 2021
Summer programs are July 26–30.
Register at sail.uoregon.edu/summer-2021
Contact sailstaff@uoregon.edu
sail.uoregon.edu
The UO is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural
diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This publication will
be made available in accessible formats upon request. Accommodations for people
with disabilities will be provided if requested in advance.Research and College Terms Glossary
COSTS TYPE OF AID
Books and Supplies Professors will require that FAFSA The official form that families must use to
you buy certain books for their classes. Prices apply for federal financial aid to pay for college.
will vary depending on class, where you buy, and
Grants Free money you don’t have to pay back.
whether you can find a book for free.
Awards based on financial need.
Fees Universities charge fees to offer certain
Loans, federal A loan offered through FAFSA. May
benefits such as rec centers and technology.
or may not accrue interest depending on type.
Food Will depend on your eating habits. There are
Loans, private Depending on bank, usually higher
resources to help cutting costs.
interest than federal loans.
Housing Price can vary based on quality of home,
ORSAA Oregon Student Aid Application is an
roommates, location, and amenities.
alternative to the FAFSA for undocumented Oregon
Personal (transportation, shopping, etc.) students, including students who have DACA or TPS
Cost will vary depending on your lifestyle. status.
($1 toothpaste vs. $10 toothpaste).
Scholarships Free money you don’t have to pay
Tuition The cost of being in the classroom. Based back. More limited and often have terms. OSAC is a
on the credits you are taking. common application to thousands of scholarships.
Work-study Provides part-time jobs for students
with financial need. University employers prefer
work study since the government pays part of the
wage. You must get a job.Research and College Terms Glossary
GRANTS SCHOLARSHIPS LOANS
Awarded after completing Apply through a separate Offered after completing
FAFSA application; some are awarded FAFSA; must accept or decline
automatically through college
• Federal Pell Grant • Subsidized loans do not accrue
applications
interest while attending school
• Federal Opportunity Grant
• Office of Student Access but begins accumulating
• Work-study (awarded after and Completion (OSAC) is interest after college
working work-study-eligible a common application for graduation
jobs) multiple different scholarships
• Unsubsidized loans begin
throughout Oregon
• PathwayOregon at the accruing interest as soon as
University of Oregon pays for • College Board offers a the loan is accepted (interest
all tuition and fees for Pell chance to be awarded up accumulates while you’re still
Grant-eligible Oregon residents to $40,000 for completing in school)
certain preparatory actions for
• Separate application for the • For private loans, you must
college (https://opportunity.
Oregon Promise Grant, which is apply through a bank or
collegeboard.org)
for community college specific funder; typically have
• University of Oregon higher rates of interest that
scholarships (e.g., Stamps, begin accruing as soon as the
Presidential, Diversity loan is accepted
Excellence) and other school-
specific scholarshipsResearch and College Terms Glossary
EDUCATION TYPE TIME COMMITMENT BENEFITS TOTAL COST EXAMPLES
Trade school 2 years or less Designed to give $35,000 Schools: Oregon Institute of
students the technical Technology
skills to prepare Careers: electrician, dental
them for a specific hygienist, cosmetologist, real
occupation estate agent
Associate’s degree 2 years Some give diplomas or $20,000 Schools: Lane CC, Linn-Benton CC,
certificates to students Portland CC
who complete a program to Careers: business assistant,
practice in a specific field. paramedic, nursing, careers
Have the option to transfer with bachelor’s degrees after
to a four-year university transferring from a CC
Bachelor’s degree 4 years, sometimes 5 Education offered by a $50,000 (in-state) Schools: University of Oregon,
for specific programs college or university; a Oregon State University
requirement for many Careers: accountant, chemist,
professional occupations engineer, journalist
Master’s and 1–3+ years after Advanced education Varies, many get Schools: Oregon Health and
doctoral degrees completing a with a specialization in fully funded for Science University
bachelor’s degree a specific area of study; these programs Careers: lawyer, doctor, dentist,
a requirement for some teacher, professor, researcher,
professional occupations therapistAFTER PRE-COLLEGE DAY:
You are also welcome to join us the
next day, May 27, for the symposium!
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