Events

Join the CURF RPAs for a series of data science workshops to learn essential coding skills for modeling, data analysis, and visualization. Whether you’re new to programming or looking to refine your skills, these workshops will introduce key tools in scientific research. No prior experience is required - attend all sessions or choose the ones most relevant to your research area of interest! This session will focus on Python, a language commonly used in machine learning, AI, and data analysis.

Have questions about research? CURF Research Peer Advisors (RPAs) hosting 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 March 19, stop by to chat with Charissa Howard (English) and Emily Zhang (Bioengineering/Systems Science and Engineering). RPAs can advise students interested in any academic discipline.

Join us for an information session with a representative from Knight-Hennessy Scholars.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars fully funds up to three years of a graduate program at Stanford. Scholars will be part of a cross-disciplinary community of Stanford graduate students dedicated to finding creative solutions to the world's greatest challenges. Scholars may pursue their graduate education in any of Stanford’s graduate programs (and must be admitted to that graduate program in a separate but parallel application process).

Join the CURF RPAs for a series of data science workshops to learn essential coding skills for modeling, data analysis, and visualization. Whether you’re new to programming or looking to refine your skills, these workshops will introduce key tools in scientific research. No prior experience is required - attend all sessions or choose the ones most relevant to your research area of interest! This session will focus on MATLAB, a numeric computing platform often used in computational engineering and also other fields such as neuroscience.

Are you curious about nationally competitive postgraduate fellowships, but not sure where to start?

The Fellowships Compass: Crafting Competitive Applications is a four-session workshop series designed to help you go from curiosity to competitiveness. Over four weeks, you'll identify your fellowship fit, articulate your leadership story, draft a compelling personal statement, and develop a realistic application plan through structured activities, feedback, and guided facilitation.

Open to juniors, seniors, and young alumni. Sessions meet weekly via Zoom, 60 minutes each. Can't make every session? Although these workshops are designed for live attendance and interaction, recordings and catch-up materials will be provided when possible. Join us for as many as you can.

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In this workshop:

Before you write a single word, you need to know which fellowship is actually right for you and why. In this opening session, you'll identify the core values that should guide your fellowship search, explore nationally competitive fellowships, and complete a Fellowship Fit Matrix to find your best options. This session lays a strong foundation for all the steps to come, setting you up for success.

Join us for an engaging conversation with Prof. Daniel Krashen, Presidential Professor of Mathematics, whose research focuses on topics in algebra and arithmetic geometry. In this discussion, Prof. Krashen will discuss what inspired him to become a mathematician and the experiences that have shaped his path to becoming a professor at Penn. This event offers a candid look at how academic journeys unfold beyond the résumé, emphasizing the unexpected rewards and unspoken challenges of an academic career. Regardless of whether you are considering opportunities in mathematics or another discipline, the discussion will provide a thoughtful perspective on life as a researcher. Audience questions are encouraged. Open to all students!

Presenting your research this semester or looking to strengthen how you communicate your work? Join us for a Communicating Research Workshop led by Research Peer Advisors (RPAs). This workshop will focus on how to clearly and compellingly present your research through posters and brief presentations. Participants will learn practical strategies for explaining complex ideas, structuring an effective poster, and engaging diverse audiences. Whether you're preparing for the CURF Spring Research Symposium, a conference, or a lab meeting presentation, this session will provide tips to help you present your work with clarity and confidence.

Are you curious about nationally competitive postgraduate fellowships, but not sure where to start?

The Fellowships Compass: Crafting Competitive Applications is a four-session workshop series designed to help you go from curiosity to competitiveness. Over four weeks, you'll identify your fellowship fit, articulate your leadership story, draft a compelling personal statement, and develop a realistic application plan through structured activities, feedback, and guided facilitation.

Open to juniors, seniors, and young alumni. Sessions meet weekly via Zoom, 60 minutes each. Can't make every session? Although these workshops are designed for live attendance and interaction, recordings and catch-up materials will be provided when possible. Join us for as many as you can.

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In this workshop:

Leadership has many facets. Fellowship committees focus on qualities rather than titles. They look for agency, impact, and demonstrated values. In this session, you'll discover how fellowship programs define leadership, use the STAR framework to create a leadership story inventory, and practice a 90-second elevator pitch with feedback. You'll leave with solid leadership narratives and the language to present them confidently.

Are you curious about nationally competitive postgraduate fellowships, but not sure where to start?

The Fellowships Compass: Crafting Competitive Applications is a four-session workshop series designed to help you go from curiosity to competitiveness. Over four weeks, you'll identify your fellowship fit, articulate your leadership story, draft a compelling personal statement, and develop a realistic application plan through structured activities, feedback, and guided facilitation.

Open to juniors, seniors, and young alumni. Sessions meet weekly via Zoom, 60 minutes each. Can't make every session? Although these workshops are designed for live attendance and interaction, recordings and catch-up materials will be provided when possible. Join us for as many as you can.

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In this workshop:

The personal statement is where most applications are won or lost. In this interactive session, you'll analyze the components of a strong statement, draft an opening paragraph, and receive structured feedback using a session rubric. You'll also leave with practical revision strategies you can use for every draft moving forward.

Are you interested in learning about opportunities for U.S. citizens to pursue graduate or professional study, conduct research, or teach English abroad through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program? Join us for a Group Presentation Session (GPS) with Fulbright Staff, Alumni Ambassadors, and Penn’s Fulbright Program Advisor to learn about eligibility, award types, benefits, application tips, and Penn’s Campus Fulbright Process.

The McCall MacBain Scholarship offers fully funded master’s or professional degrees alongside an interdisciplinary leadership curriculum at McGill University in Montreal, with selection criteria including exceptional character, leadership potential, and entrepreneurial spirit. This program is open to domestic and international students, and requires Penn nomination for graduating seniors and recent alumni. Join us to learn about the scholarship and application process directly from a McCall MacBain representative!

Please join us for an engaging day of undergraduate research! Chat with student researchers from diverse fields during the poster session, 12:00-1:30 pm in the Bistro (Game Room) and 2nd Floor Lobby, and then join us upstairs in the Ben Franklin Room for 5-minute flash talks with students 4:00-5:00 pm and 5:00-6:00 pm.

Are you curious about nationally competitive postgraduate fellowships, but not sure where to start?

The Fellowships Compass: Crafting Competitive Applications is a four-session workshop series designed to help you go from curiosity to competitiveness. Over four weeks, you'll identify your fellowship fit, articulate your leadership story, draft a compelling personal statement, and develop a realistic application plan through structured activities, feedback, and guided facilitation.

Open to juniors, seniors, and young alumni. Sessions meet weekly via Zoom, 60 minutes each. Can't make every session? Although these workshops are designed for live attendance and interaction, recordings and catch-up materials will be provided when possible. Join us for as many as you can.

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In this workshop:

Knowing what to write is only half the equation. Knowing when and how to submit is the other half. In this final session, you'll map out fellowship timelines and deadlines, create a personalized application plan, and develop a strategy for securing strong letters of recommendation. You'll leave with a clear action plan and everything you need to go from 'prepared' to 'submitted'.