SRP Lunch & Learn
Each year the Summer Research Program (SRP) hosts a weekly seminar series on Tuesdays during lunchtime. The topics include research and career tips for summer students, and are hosted by expert Siebel School faculty. The seminars are hybrid and can be attended in person at the Siebel Center for Computer Science or via Zoom.
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July 14
Topic: Presentation and Other Verbal Communication Skills
Abstract: This session will focus on building your oral communication skills. Topics include strategies for making high quality oral and poster presentations.
Featuring: Nancy Amato, Abel Bliss Professor and Siebel School director, Ruby Tahboub, CS teaching assistant professor, and Gang Wang, CS associate professor.
July 21
Topic: Preparing a Competitive Application for Graduate School and External Fellowships
Abstract: This session will provide information, examples, and strategies for how to prepare a competitive application for graduate school and external fellowships. The session will address questions such as: What should you write in the personal / research statement? What should you highlight in your resume? Should you take the GRE? Who and how should you ask for letters of recommendation? How are applications reviewed? Should you contact professors at the schools you are applying to? How important is prior participation in research? Do awards (e.g., CRA Undergraduate Research Award) matter?
Featuring: - Max Fowler, CS Teaching assistant professor, Aishwarya Ganesan, CS assistant professor and Lana Lazebnik, Professor and Willett Faculty Scholar.
July 28
Topic: Siebel School Summer Research Program Symposium
SRP participants will present posters describing their work over the summer. The symposium will be open to the public and awards will be presented.
Additional SRP events
Summer Research Program Community Building: Brazilian Dinner at Gies Stadium. Join other SRP participants for socializing and networking at Gies Stadium with an authentic Brazillian dinner! (7/16/26 at 6:00 p.m.)
Summer Research Program Community Building: Bowling. SRP participants can enjoying socializing and networking with other participants as you play a friendly bowling match at the Illini Union. (7/21/26 from 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.)