Drop-in Curiosity Hours
Drop-in hours are paused during the summer. Please reach out to our@pitt.edu to schedule a time to meet in person or virtually.
Summer 2025
OUR General Info Sessions
Are you curious about how to get involved in undergraduate research during your time at Pitt? Whether you're planning to pursue research this year or just exploring your options, we invite you to join one of our upcoming Information Sessions!
- May 21 | 4 – 5pm
- June 18 | 11am – 12pm
- July 30 | 11am – 12pm
Register here to reserve your spot!
Once you register, you’ll receive the Zoom link for the session. You only need to enroll in one session, all information will be covered at each session.
Fall 2025
First Experiences in Research (FE-R) Virtual Information Sessions
Attendance at a virtual information session is required to apply for the FE-R Program. During the info session, the OUR staff will walk through the program details and the application process. There will be time at the end of the session for a Q&A.
- Sept. 15 |12 – 12:45pm and 5 – 5:45pm
- Sept. 16 | 12 – 12:45pm and 5 – 5:45pm
- Sept. 17 | 12 – 12:45pm and 5 – 5:45pm
- Sept. 18 | 12 – 12:45pm and 5 – 5:45pm
Register here to reserve your spot!
London Field Studies Virtual Information Sessions
- Sept. 23 | 5 – 5:45pm
- Sept. 29 | 12 – 12:45pm
Register here to reserve your spot!
Meet the Mentors & Editors
Friday, September 19 | 2:15 - 4pm
Location TBA
Trick OUR Treat Haunted Research Open House
Undergraduate research doesn’t have to be scary! Pick up some fun treats while OUR Undergraduate Mentors and staff share their tricks for uncovering meaningful extracurricular research opportunities. Whether you’re a first-timer or looking to expand your experience, this spooktacular event in a supportive environment will help you embark on your research journey. Come ready to connect, learn, and enjoy some Halloween-themed fun!
Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 5 - 7pm
Location TBA
Hot Chocolate & Cold Emails
Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 3:30 - 5pm
Location TBA
Spring 2026
Archival Scholars in Conversations
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Celebration of Research
An end-of-term research poster presentation where each FE-R participant shares their semester's work. We welcome all students, staff, faculty, and other members of the community to come and celebrate the work of these undergraduate researchers!
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