Summer Research Orientation for Undergraduates
Orientation Schedule
Monday, May 5, 2025
Multipurpose Room, Mary Idema Pew Library
8:45 a.m. Coffee and Connections (optional)
9:00 a.m. Welcome, Dr. Susan Mendoza, Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement
9:15 a.m. Finding Your Voice: Empowering Research Journeys with Resilience, Humility, and Hope, Dr. Thomn Bell ('04)
10: 45 a.m. Brunch and Table-top Conversations
11:15 a.m. Introduction to Evaluate UR & the IDP
11: 40 a.m. Research Ethics at GVSU, Dr. Ben Vesper, Office of Research Compliance and Integrity
12 p.m. Mentor (KC2270) / Scholar follow-up session* (Multipurpose Room)
*Session is open to ALL mentors. S3/ MS3/ Kindschi Scholars are required to attend the Scholar Session
2:00 p.m. Professional Headshots (open to all scholars and mentors)
Summer Scholar Orientation is open to all students and faculty involved in research over the summer. If you are not participating in an OURS summer research program but would like to participate, please email [email protected] and let us know who will be attending. We'd love to see you there!
Keynote: Finding Your Voice: Empowering Research Journeys with Humility, Resilience, and Hope
Dr. Thomn Bell ('04)
Join Thomn Bell, Ph.D., Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business as he explores with us the transformative journey of finding one's voice in research. With over 20 years of experience in education and a focus on disrupting whiteness within academic contexts, Thomn will facilitate an active discussion on engaging in the art of embracing humility and resilience in scholarly pursuits. In our conversation we will delve into the inevitable challenges and failures researchers encounter, offering strategies to overcome them while maintaining hope and inspiration. Dr. Bell emphasizes the unique power students hold to shape future narratives through their commitment to authentic and inclusive research. This insightful presentation aims to inspire tomorrow’s knowledge developers to realize their potential to impact the world and shape the conversations of tomorrow.
