UR2PhD Will Re-Launch the Computing Research Engagement and Awareness Workshop Series on August 19

By Julia Sepulveda, Senior Program Associate, CRA-E

The Computing Research Engagement and Awareness series is part of the UR2PhD program, an initiative that aims to increase representation in computing researach through increased training and community building. During the spring semester, the series gave students a glimpse into various computing research experiences, highlighting what computing researchers in academia, government, and industry do in their day-to-day roles. 

On August 19, 2024 at 6 pm ET, the series will kick off for the fall term with the “Computing Pathways: What Degree is Right For Me?” workshop. The goal of the workshop is to illustrate what educational opportunities exist at varying educational levels. The workshop organizers will be answering questions like: what is a PhD and how does it differ from a masters degree? What are opportunities I can take advantage of as an undergraduate? And what might I want to consider when thinking about my own educational goals? 

While we strongly encourage participation from students who participated in the undergraduate research methods course, the workshop sessions are open to all undergraduate students in North America, irrespective of skill level and experience. No research experience will be assumed during the workshop sessions.

To participate, students must register for the workshops. 

Recordings from the spring 2024 sessions can be found on the Computing Research Association’s YouTube channel; view the full playlist.