By Rebecca Spezzano

College of Health Sciences students interested in building their skills as researchers are in luck, as a series of virtual workshops this fall can help them work toward Student Training for Advancing Research (S.T.A.R.) certification. 

The S.T.A.R. program was created by the Mizzou Office of Undergraduate Research. To earn the credential, students must complete five or more qualifying workshops. 

While these workshops will take place via Zoom, the College of Health Sciences is hosting a series of in-person livestream sessions in 108 Clark Hall for participants who would prefer some extra camaraderie — and free snacks. 

The first workshop, Summer Undergraduate Research Programs, kicks things off at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17. Additional workshops include: 

• 1p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23 – Research Careers Across Employment Sectors 

• 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6 – Undergraduate Research Programs at Mizzou 

• 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14 – Putting Research on Your Resume 

• 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3 – Getting Started in Undergraduate Research & Creative Scholarship 

To earn S.T.A.R. credit, students must register on MU Engage and check in at the event. For more information, students can contact Carolyn Orbann, faculty fellow for undergraduate research for the College of Health Sciences.