Presented by: Dr. April Householder, this workshop will introduce students to the opportunities available to UMBC undergraduates for conducting, funding, publishing, and presenting their research or creative work. Students will learn about Undergraduate Research Awards (URA), Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD), The UMBC Review, Travel Awards, Finding Summer Research Opportunities, and applying to Nationally Competitive Scholarships. The talk will also cover how to identify potential mentors, how to get started in research, and how to navigate the UR website.