The schedule for Summer 2026 is a work in progress, please check back frequently.
Sign-up for workshops is available on WesNest.
Summer 2026
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SAFETY TRAINING (PRIOR TO PROGRAM START) |
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April 21 |
Laboratory Safety Orientation – CHP & Hazardous Waste (Initial) |
Bill Nelligan |
Required initial training for all summer undergraduate researchers, regardless of lab type, prior to lab access. Exley 184 | Woodhead Lounge Lunch provided |
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April 23 |
Chemical Laboratory Safety – Fundamentals |
Bill Nelligan |
For students working in Chemistry, Physics, and Earth & Environmental Sciences (E&ES) laboratories. Exley 184 | Woodhead Lounge Lunch provided |
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April 28 |
Biological Safety – Undergraduate Research |
Bill Nelligan |
For students working in Biology, Molecular Biology & Biochemistry (MB&B), and Neuroscience laboratories. Exley 184 | Woodhead Lounge Lunch provided |
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April 30 |
Make‑Up Session – CHP & Chemical Safety Overview |
Bill Nelligan |
For students who are late arrivals or who were unable to attend the earlier CHP or chemical safety session. Exley 184 | Woodhead Lounge Lunch provided |
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May 4 |
Make‑Up Session – HazMat & Biological Safety Overview |
Bill Nelligan |
For students who are late arrivals or who were unable to attend the earlier Hazardous Materials or biological safety session. Exley 184 | Woodhead Lounge Lunch provided |
WEEK ONE |
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June 1 1:00pm-1:30pm |
Summer Research Orientation |
CIS and WesWell |
Orientation includes an overview of the summer program, best practices and basic campus safety, and Green Dot training provided by WesWell. All students participating in the summer research program, regardless of funding source, are required to attend the entirety of orientation. Exley 150 |
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June 3 |
Pamphlet Journal Three Ways |
Krista Narciso |
Limited to 10 seats In this bookbinding workshop with Preservation and Book Arts Librarian Krista Narciso, participants will learn how to fold and sew their own softcover pamphlet books. Three different methods of sewing will be shown, and participants will have time to complete 2-3 books that can be used as notebooks, journals, or sketchbooks. Dietrich Room, Olin Library Sign up available soon. |
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June 1-5 8:30am-5:30pm |
QAC Boot Camp |
QAC |
QAC Only Allbritton 204 |
WEEK TWO |
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June 8 10:15am-11:15am |
Introduction to Zotero |
Lynne Stahl |
Zotero is a free, easy-to-use citation manager that enables users to generate citations and bibliographies in the style of their choice. Additional features include online syncing, collaborative libraries, Word and Google Docs integration, PDF annotation, and more. Attendees will come away from this workshop with practice using Zotero’s major functions as well as resources for exploring more advanced features. If possible, attendees should download the Zotero desktop application and the browser extension from zotero.org before the workshop. |
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June 8 1:00pm-3:00pm |
Science in Special Collections & Archives open house |
Tess Goodman, Amanda Nelson |
Come discover the wide range of materials in Special Collections & Archives related to science in its many facets throughout history. Come interact with a selection of rare books from the fifteenth through seventeenth centuries which document critical moments in the history of science, an array of artist books that show how artists include and portray physics, astronomy, chemistry, biology, and environmentalism into their art and to the larger world, and original documents and photographs from the archives to find out what research was done here at Wesleyan over the years. Olin Library, Special Collections & Archives, 1st floor Sign up available soon. |
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June 9 10:15am-11:15am
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Organizing your data & work for smooth(er), low(er)-stress research |
James Guerrera-Sapone |
You're finishing up your first paper (congratulations!)... but you just can't remember where you saved that REALLY IMPORTANT reference for your introduction. Six months later, you need to redo an analysis with different parameters... but you can't find the raw data. These pitfalls are both common and stressful. Learn the basics of good research data management and other strategies to help your future self stay oriented and calm under pressure.
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June 10 10:00am-11:30am |
WesWell Emotional Fitness Training |
WesWell |
This interactive training helps participants build practical skills for navigating stress, setbacks, and challenging life experiences. Together, participants will explore what resilience really means, learn about six key factors that support emotional wellness, and leave with tangible strategies for emotional regulation, stress management, coping, goal setting, and strengthening support systems. The workshop is designed to help you build an “emotional toolkit” that you can use in everyday life, while also connecting you with resources for additional support. Sign up available soon.
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June 10 1:00pm-2:00pm
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Japanese Stab Binding |
Krista Narciso |
Limited to 10 seats |
WEEK THREE |
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June 17 10:00am-11:30am |
Narcan Training with WesWell (Narcan Provided) |
WesWell |
This training will provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to respond to a known or suspected opioid overdose emergency. Participants will learn how to recognize, prevent, and respond to an opioid overdose by using intranasal naloxone (Narcan) and learn where to get naloxone for free or low cost. Each participant will receive one free box of Narcan! Allbritton 103
Sign up available soon.
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WEEK FOUR |
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June 24 10:00am-11:30am |
QPR Suicide Prevention Training & Certification with WesWell |
WesWell |
QPR is an evidence-based suicide prevention training that teaches participants how to engage with a person who might be suicidal and get them to a supportive resource. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer - the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. In this training, you will learn facts and figures about suicide, what the warning signs are (verbal, behavioral, and situational), and how to engage in a productive and direct dialogue with someone who might be at risk. All trainees will receive a formal QPR certification (similar to CPR certification) that is valid for 2 years following their training date. Allbritton 103
Sign up available soon.
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WEEK FIVE |
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WEEK SIX |
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July 6 10:30am-11:30am |
Abstract Workshop |
Joe Coolon |
Required for all students new to the summer research program Writing for STEM disciplines differs from the writing you will encounter in other courses. STEM writing is structured and intentional. This workshop are designed to introduce you to common structural patterns in STEM writing and help you present your work in the most effective way possible. Exley 189 | The Fishbowl Sign up available soon. |
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July 7 10:30am-11:30am |
Poster Design Workshop |
Anika Dane, Jen Platt |
Required for all students new to the summer research program Learn about the considerations that go into making a standout conference poster. How do you design a poster that conveys all the information you want while also being engaging enough to draw people in? What do you need to think about with respect to colors, sizes, imagery, and – of course – content? We'll help you conceive and create the perfect poster for your research and answer your questions about the process. Exley 189 | The Fishbowl Sign up available soon. |
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July 8 10:30am-11:30am |
Presentation Workshop |
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Required for all students new to the summer research program Learn how to verbally share your research concisely and with with clarity, competence, and confidence. Craft an 'elevator pitch' to provide a research overview along with necessary details in under 4 minutes and to varied audiences: peers, advisors, other scientists, non-scientists, and for interviews to schools, jobs, and other programs. Exley 189 | The Fishbowl Sign up available soon. |
WEEK SEVEN |
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July 13-15 10:00am-12:00pm Drop In |
Workshopping the Symposium |
Joe Coolon, Anika Dane |
Drop-in hours for students with questions about abstract writing, poster design, and research talks. Bring your drafts for feedback and advice! Exley 189 | The Fishbowl |
WEEK EIGHT |
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Check back soon! |
Additional workshops are being scheduled, please email Anika (adane@wesleyan.edu) if you have an idea or any questions.