Student Research Workshop Series
This spring, the Libraries will host a series of open workshops designed to prepare students for success in presenting and publishing their research. Sessions will be of particular interest to student participating in the 2026 Student Expo.
Presentation and publication are essential tools for disseminating findings, engaging in networking and collaboration, and achieving high visibility of and engagement with one's work. They help researchers both maximize their impact on their field and achieve career advancement. Come to these workshop sessions where our team of experts will help you to help develop the critical skills necessary for not only developing your research but maximizing its reach and your visibility. Add valuable experience and skills to your CV with the 2026 Student Research Expo!
Advanced registration is not required. All Ohio community members and students of any level or subject background are encouraged to attend!
List of Workshops
Introduction to Publishing and Research Impact
Jonathan Brier, Data Services Librarian, and Lincoln Howard, Student Support and Humanities Librarian, share methods for building your scholarly identity and increasing your research's impact with resources including ORCiD, the Ohio Open Library, and the Student Research Expo.
Tuesday, February 10, from 10am - 12pm in Alden 251
Research Data Management
Jonathan Brier, Data Services Librarian, shares key skills and resources for finding, cleaning, and managing data throughout the entire research lifecycle.
Tuesday, February 17, from 11am - 12pm in Alden 251
Data Visualization
Ana Mojica Myers, Assistant Professor in the School of Visual Communication, introduces essential concepts for graphing, mapping, and visualizing data for popular and academic audiences.
Monday, February 23, 1pm - 2pm in Alden 251
Publishing for Emerging Scholars
Hanna Schmillen, Assistant Dean for Research and Education Services demystifies journal selection, author's rights, predatory publishing and more key issues of the current academic publishing landscape.
Friday, 2/27, part of the 2026 Graduate Student Conference (Grad Con) in the Schoonover Center
Better Research Posters
Heaven Herrold, Educational Technology and Arts Librarian, teaches how to design clear, attractive, and impactful research posters for sharing your findings with a broad audience.
Session 1: Friday, 3/6, 3-4 in Alden 251 (in person only)
Session 2: Thursday, 3/19, 3-4, via Teams (online only)
Please contact Lincoln Howard with any questions.