Summer Learning Community for Student Researchers

In our learning community, students from diverse disciplines learn from one another while exploring topics related to research collaboration, communication and ethical codes of conduct.

Please check back in spring 2025 for information on the next summer program.

Undergraduate student researchers are the primary audience, and all majors are welcome. While many participants will be part of a summer research program, some join to prepare for a future research opportunity. We welcome anyone interested in learning with us.

In-person participation is recommended for a better social experience. Coffee and pastries are provided each week.

Community meetings are hosted by a team of UC faculty, staff and graduate students. Each meeting has a central theme and a lead facilitator who organizes discussion topics and activities. Co-facilitators assist the lead facilitator and guide small group activities.

A few days before each meeting, you will receive a brief reading, video or assignment to orient you to the weekly topic.

Meetings follow this basic structure:

• Welcome/Opening remarks (five minutes)
• Small and large group reflection and discussion (20 minutes)
• Activity or Case Study (15 minutes)
• Activity or Case Study (15 minutes)
• Large group discussion to develop consensus on best practices related to the topic (20 minutes)
• Closing remarks (15 minutes)

In 2024, meetings were held on Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Doors opened at 9 a.m. for informal socializing. Meeting times and topics are subject to change in 2025.

Amy Koshoffer, MS, MLIS (primary contact)
Assistant Director of Research and Data Services, UC Libraries

MK Lamkin, PhD
Associate Professor and Program Director, Undergraduate Research

Charity Winburn
Associate Director, McNair Scholars Program

Donald Wittrock
Program Manager, Office of Inclusive Excellence and Community Engagement, College of Engineering and Applied Science