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January 23

O.U.R. Event: U.R.G. Kickoff Day

• O.U.R. General Orientation  
  Time: 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.
  
  General information about OUR programs.
• U.R.G. Program - Showcase
  Time: 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.

        Brief presentations of undergraduate research projects sponsored by O.U.R. in spring 2026.

Location: Galloway bldg., Landes 101

January 28

Workshop on Literature Review and exploring a resourceful database:

Time: 2 – 4 p.m.

Location: Galloway bldg., 108

Purpose: Literature review for preparing a grant proposal. 

Presenter: Ms. Elizabeth Sanders, Assis.Professor, Director of Learning & Research at the Mary and John Gray Library.

February 4

Workshop on Writing a Compelling Paper:
Time: 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Galloway bldg., Galloway 108

Purpose: Writing a successful grant proposal or a narrative (i.e., SURF proposal, research paper for the EXPO 2025 Paper Competition, a manuscript for a professional journal).

Presenter: Mrs. Casey Ford, Assistant Director, Team Lead for Faculty Success, CITL

Panel Discussion on “Preparing a successful grant proposal”
Time: 3:30 – 4 p.m.
Location: Galloway bldg., Galloway 108

Student winners and mentors will share their experience in writing a successful proposal.

February 11

Workshop on Literature Review and exploring a resourceful database:

Time: 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Galloway bldg., 108

Purpose: Literature review for preparing a grant proposal. 

Presenter: Ms. Elizabeth Sanders, Assis.Professor, Director of Learning & Research at the Mary and John Gray Library.

Panel Discussion on “Preparing a successful grant proposal”
Time: 3:30 – 4 p.m.
Location: Galloway bldg., Galloway 108

Student winners and mentors will share their experience in writing a successful proposal.

February 23

February 25-27

Mid-term report - Meeting with the Director of O.U.R. and sharing a progress report.

March 10

Deadline for submitting FMA applications (by 11:59 p.m.).

April 10

April 19-20

Mandatory presence for SURF grant winners and faculty mentors on one of these days only.

April 18

Late deadline for abstract submission to EXPO 2026 (the presentations will be introduced in the conference's program based on the Organizing Committee's decision) – by 6 p.m.

April 30 - May 1

EXPO 2026

(with both STEM and HASBSEB participation at the undergraduate and graduate level)

April 30 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Setzer Center 

May 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Setzer Center 

Location: Setzer Student Center - Ballroom A&B from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and after 5:00 p.m. Many breakout sessions otherwise.

Conference booklet from the previous conference: EXPO 2025 

May 8

Awards Ceremony for EXPO 2026

Time: 1:00 to 3:00pm

Location: Galloway bldg., Landes Auditorium 101

September 5

• O.U.R. Orientation 
  Time: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
  Location: Galloway bldg., Landes Auditorium 101
  
  General information about OUR programs.
  
  
• SURF Symposium 
  Time: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
  Location: Galloway bldg., Landes Auditorium 101
  
  Presentations of research done over the summer by SURF fellows and students active in other sponsored programs.

September 19

• Workshop
  Time: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
  Location: Galloway 243
  
  Literature review for preparing a grant proposal. Presenter Mrs. Elizabeth Sanders, Interim Director of Learning and Research at the Mary and John Gray Library
  
  
• Panel Discussion
  Time: 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.
  Location: Galloway 243
  
  "Preparing a successful grant proposal." Student winners and mentors share their experience in writing a successful proposal.

September 25

• Workshop
  Time: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
  Location: Galloway 108
  
  Writing a successful grant proposal or a narrative. Presenter Mrs. Casey Ford, CITL Assistant  Director of Faculty Success.
• Panel Discussion
  Time: 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
  Location: Galloway 243
  
  "Preparing a successful grant proposal." Student winners and mentors share their experience in writing a successful proposal.

October 3

• Workshop
  Time: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
  Location: Galloway 243
  
  This is a second session on literature review for preparing a grant proposal. Presenter Mrs. Elizabeth Sanders, Interim Director of Learning and Research at the Mary and John Gray Library.

October 15

Deadline for submitting URG grant proposals (by 11:59 pm).

Using the Link.

October 25

Deadline for abstract submission to the OUR Fall Conference (with both STEM and HASBSEB participation at the undergraduate and graduate level) – by 6pm

November 1

Deadline to submit papers for the OUR Paper Competition (by 11:59 pm).

Using the Link.

Extended deadline for abstract submission (Talks will be scheduled based on available time slots in existing breakout sessions). Poster presentations are also welcome. 

November 3

• URG student awardees are announced.
  
  
• Workshop
  Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  Location: Galloway bldg., Landes Auditorium 101
  
  Panel discussion with former presenters at OUR Conferences. Undergraduate and Graduate students invited.

November 6-7

URG Orientation
Time/Location Options:

After 2:30 pm in Archer 107.

Mandatory presence for student and faculty mentors in one of the days. This workshop is for OUR grant winners and their mentors, only.

November 14

Conference booklets from the previous conferences

(Y2024):

• 11^th Annual O.U.R. Fall Conference (Book of the 2024 Conference - Vol I, Book of the 2024 Conference - Vol II)

(Y2022):

• Texas STEM proceedings
• HASBSEB proceedings

December 2

Awards Ceremony for the OUR Fall conference winners
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Galloway bldg., Landes Auditorium 101

Followed by OUR and LURA Christmas Party

June 02

June-July-August

June 17

COAS Camp
Time: 3:00 to 3:50 pm.
Location: Archer 108 (Auditorium)

July 01 and July 02

STEM Camp
Time: 11:00 to 11:50pm.
Location: MAES 111

July 15 and July 16

STEM Camp
Time: 11:00 to 11:50pm.
Location: MAES 111

July 25 and July 26

Mid-term Report
Time: Individual Choice (between 11 – 4pm).
Location: Archer 100D or at your research lab/office

August 04

SURF 2025 - Progress report due