Our Stem is your OPPORTUNITY to Come Learn about the good, the bad and the awesome in doing Undergraduate Research.

Everything From what to expect from your advisor to how to write a professional email.

Meet other students interested in research and hear their stories.

All undergraduates from any university in any STEM area are welcome.


Date: August 8, 2016  8:30am to 4:30pm

Location: Ohio Room, YSU

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Graciela Perera

Presenters: Andrew Shepard-Smith, YSU Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs, and Gary Clark, YSU Grants Coordinator







Topic: Presenter will discuss the ethics of research to include discussions on plagiarism and grant fraud.

In this session panelists discuss addressing questions regarding their past experiences doing research. Panelists will speak about on how to find/select research advisers, how to overcome challenges with peers and advisers, and sharing theirs do's and don'ts as they work on STEM research.





Panelists: Gabbie Van Scoy (Mathematics Undergraduate), Jen Moore (Chemistry Graduate),
Maddie Smotzer (BioMedical Engineering Undergraduate Student), Jenna Wise (Computer Science Undergraduate Student),
Monica Busser (Mathematics Undergraduate).

Presenter: Angela Messenger, Writing Center Director, YSU







Topic: This presentation provides students with tips to develop professional writing and oral skills. Topics include how to write a personal statement and professional emails, as well as how to remain professional during oral and poster presentations.

Presenter: Sherri Hrusovski, Coordinator STEM Student Professional Services, YSU







Topic: This presentation will discuss how to dress for success and how to make a professional public impression.