Summer Research Orientation
Orientation Schedule
Monday, May 11, 2026
Kirkhof Center 2204 Pere Marquette
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
12:00 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!