Research Events

CURS Ambassador Interest Meeting

Calling all students interested in becoming CURS Ambassadors for the 2026-2027 academic year! Please join CURS for an informational meeting on the structure, expectations, leadership opportunities, and application process for the CURS Ambassadors.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PMVirtual

VBC Journal Club

The Vascular Biology Journal Club is held every Friday at 9:00 a.m. in the Sanders Research and Education Bldg., unless otherwise noted. We invite all to read featured articles in advance and join the discussion. To view the JC schedule, visit https://www.augusta.edu/centers/vbc/journal-club.php

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

CURS Ambassador Interest Meeting

Calling all students interested in becoming CURS Ambassadors for the 2026-2027 academic year! Please join CURS for an informational meeting on the structure, expectations, leadership opportunities, and application process for the CURS Ambassadors.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PMVirtual

Creating a Specific Aims Page

In this workshop, participants will learn how to clearly define research goals, identify and articulate critical knowledge gaps, and effectively communicate the significance and feasibility of their proposed work.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PMPavilion III

CURS Grant Information Session

Join CURS on Teams to ask question and get tips on best practices for submitting CURS grant proposals!

4:00 PM - 5:00 PMVirtual

Intramural Grants Overview Presentation

Research Scholarship and Creative Activity (RSCA) & Intramural Grants Program (IGP) Virtual Information Session

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

VBC Research Seminar Series

We invite faculty, staff, students, and trainees to join us for presentations featuring current research and developments in cardiovascular biology.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

CII: The Neuroscience and Cognitive Biology of Learning - Certificate in Teaching Excellence for Student Success

In this workshop we will explore how the brain forms memories and the six strategies backed by scientific research that promote effective learning. We will delve into how retrieval practice, spaced practice, interleaving, elaboration, dual coding and many other practices can be used in instruction.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PMVirtual

CII: The Neuroscience and Cognitive Biology of Learning - Certificate in Teaching Excellence in Student Success

In this workshop we will explore how the brain forms memories and the six strategies backed by scientific research that promote effective learning. We will delve into how retrieval practice, spaced practice, interleaving, elaboration, dual coding and many other practices can be used in instruction.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PMUniversity Hall

Academic Excellence in the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence is transforming the academic landscape, offering powerful tools to support research, learning, and productivity.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

CURS Undergraduate Research Information Session

Come hear about CURS, how to gain research and get started discovering and contributing to meaningful projects.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Faculty Research Mentor Interest Meeting

Faculty interested in becoming research mentors for Undergraduate students are welcome to join CURS for an informational meeting on how to get started.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PMVirtual

Faculty Research Mentor Interest Meeting

Faculty interested in becoming research mentors for Undergraduate students are welcome to join CURS for an informational meeting on how to get started.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PMVirtual

Paceline Cheer Event

Cheer Paceline riders at this event with music, fun, and fellowship as we encourage and thank our riders, then walkers and runners. If you are participating in Paceline as a walker or runner, you can also be a cheer volunteer for the cyclists. Cheer supplies will be provided, wear bright colors!

8:00 AM - 10:00 AMCancer Research Center

Creating a Specific Aims Page

In this workshop, participants will learn how to clearly define research goals, identify and articulate critical knowledge gaps, and effectively communicate the significance and feasibility of their proposed work.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PMPavilion III

CURS Summer Scholars Program Faculty Interest Meeting

Faculty interested in participating in CURS Summer Scholars Program 2027 are welcome to join this informational meeting to ask questions about the application process.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PMVirtual

CURS Summer Scholars Program Faculty Interest Meeting

Faculty interested in participating in CURS Summer Scholars Program 2027 are welcome to join this informational meeting to ask questions about the application process.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PMVirtual

CII: From Scores to Learning: Redesigning Grading Practices - Certificate in Teaching Excellence for Student Success

In this workshop we will explore how the brain forms memories and the six strategies backed by scientific research that promote effective learning. We will delve into how retrieval practice, spaced practice, interleaving, elaboration, dual coding and many other practices can be used in instruction.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PMUniversity Hall

The Grad School Playbook

Considering graduate school? Learn how to research programs, compare options, understand timelines and requirements, explore funding options, and prepare a competitve application. No matter what type of program you are considering, master's, PhD, professional program, we've got the playbook for you!

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

2026 Body Donation Memorial Service

Body Donor Memorial service honoring donors for making their bodies available for study and research.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PMLansing B. Lee Sr. Auditoria Center