Research Outreach
at UCI
Quarterly Activities
Meetings will be held IN PERSON starting WEEK 1.
Meetings will take place Wednesday, at 5 pm, at Steinhaus Hall 134
JAN
08
Week 1 - Welcome Meeting + Research 101
We’ll be introducing ROUCI, our events for the quarter, going over how to look and apply for research here at UCI, advertising research opportunities, and more!
JAN
Week 2 - Undergraduate Research Pannel
15
ROUCI welcomes various graduate students to discuss their current pathways and how research and undergraduate education have shaped their academic journeys. Get the opportunity to build connections, foster your own interests, and gain insight on diverse education/career pursuits.
JAN
22
Week 3 - Lab Skills Workshop
For our first workshop of winter quarter, we will be providing members the opportunity to learn micropipetting, slide mounting, and more in a low-pressure learning environment to get members key research skills
JAN
29
Week 4 - MARS Painting Night
In our first event of the quarter, MARS invites you to take a break at our painting social where you can enjoy a slice of pizza and spend some quality time with your mentor or mentee
FEB
Week 5 - MARS Study Hours
05
As we approach midterm season, ROUCI invites you to study together! Study Hours will take place at the usual general meeting time in week 5, so make sure to come out to study with your peers and ask any questions you may have to our officers!
FEB
12
Week 6 - Spring Course Advice
Get an inside scoop on the best courses to take for the upcoming Spring Quarter. Fellow students and officers share insight and recommendations based on experience to formulate the best schedule for you. The conversation often includes tips for surviving specific courses, and balancing classes with the research experience.
FEB
19
Week 7 - PI Mixer
In a brand new event, brought to you by ROUCI, you’ll be able to network with PI’s and learn about some research labs on campus! We have invited UCI research professors from a variety of disciplines, ranging from biology, cognitive science, chemistry, civil/ environmental engineering, and sociology.
FEB
Week 8 - Research 101
26
ROUCI will be hosting a recap session of our past lab workshop events for members interested in applying for labs later this year. This session will cover key insights, highlight valuable takeaways, and provide helpful guidance for those preparing their applications.
MAR
05
Week 9 - MARS Game Night
The end of the year has arrived and ROUCI invites you to celebrate your achievements within our organization and beyond. Enjoy a night of food, music, and recognition of the relationships we've built and memories we've made. We hope to see you there!
Why do we love ROUCI?
I like how we all have a lot of activities to participate in, like the lab skills and social events. I've never heard of a club doing lab skills demos, and I really like how useful and fun the information is!
I like how it's very collaborative, and everyone is open to helping you out with whatever you need.
It has a lot of helpful information about research that I didn't know before, and offers a lot of different opportunities!
Mentors for Academic & Research Success
Meeting Periods
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Mentors for Academic and Research Success (MARS) is an initiative to provide peer mentorship and guidance to undergraduate students with their academic and research related endeavors. Apply to become a mentor or mentee!
Our Mission.
We are a 100% student-led, peer-support organization focused on assisting undergraduate students in connecting with research opportunities on campus. The organization focuses on bio-based research opportunities, but it can benefit students of all majors through assisting with resume building and networking opportunities. The primary goal of the organization is to introduce students to a wide variety of research labs on campus and guide them in their pursuit of joining a research team. Students that are new to a research program will have the opportunity to learn how to navigate it through peer-mentoring. Coordinators will assist these students in how to prepare for presentations, how to network, and a variety of other skills that are essential in becoming a successful undergraduate researcher.