Cold Emailing Workshop
Interested in getting involved in research but not sure how to reach out to faculty? Join CURF for a hands-on cold emailing workshop! We’ll start with a short presentation on how to write effective cold emails to potential research mentors, then spend the second half drafting your own emails or editing existing ones with guidance from CURF Research Peer Advisors. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to improve your outreach, we hope to see you there!
You Do-Nut Have to Be in STEM
Interested in research opportunities outside of STEM fields? Wondering where to begin? Stop in to chat with CURF Research Peer Advisors (RPAs) doing research in Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS), and see if research in HASS might be for you! See our list of attending RPAs below:
- Hannah Nieuwveld: a junior majoring in Linguistics
- Graham Owens: a senior majoring in International Relations
- Lily Glaser: a senior majoring in East Asian Area Studies and Biology
We hope to see you there! (And yes, there will be free donuts!)
Research Drop-in Hour
Have questions about research? CURF Research Peer Advisors (RPAs) host weekly advising hours in the CURF office, College Hall G08/09. Drop in anytime to talk to fellow undergraduate students about their experiences doing research at Penn and get some tips on how to find a mentor, where to find funding, and much more.
On November 12, stop by to chat with Lily Glaser (Biology, East Asian Languages and Civilizations). RPAs can advise students interested in any academic discipline.
President’s Innovation Prize Session featuring 2026 recipient, Serpent Robotics
Join us for a fireside chat with 2026 PIP recipient Serpent Robotics: Margaret Zhu and project mentor Jeffrey Babin.
The session will offer unique insights into the Innovation Prize processes, including expert advice and personal stories. These sessions are great opportunities to ask questions and get support as you develop your projects and applications. Food and light refreshments will also be provided!
Research Drop-in Hour
Have questions about research? CURF Research Peer Advisors (RPAs) host weekly advising hours in the CURF office, College Hall G08/09. Drop in anytime to talk to fellow undergraduate students about their experiences doing research at Penn and get some tips on how to find a mentor, where to find funding, and much more.
On November 19, stop by to chat with Amanda Choi (Neuroscience). RPAs can advise students interested in any academic discipline.
President’s Engagement Prize Session featuring 2026 recipient, HAVEN
Please join us for a fireside chat with 2026 PEP recipient HAVEN: Chloe Chang, Connie Ni, Darlene Leohansson, and project mentor Caroline Watts.
This session will offer unique insights into the Engagement Prize processes, including expert advice and personal stories. These sessions are great opportunities to ask questions and get support as you develop your projects and applications. Food and light refreshments will also be provided!
Research Drop-in Hour
Have questions about research? CURF Research Peer Advisors (RPAs) host weekly advising hours in the CURF office, College Hall G08/09. Drop in anytime to talk to fellow undergraduate students about their experiences doing research at Penn and get some tips on how to find a mentor, where to find funding, and much more.
On December 3, stop by to chat with Lily Glaser (Biology, East Asian Languages and Civilizations). RPAs can advise students interested in any academic discipline.