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Cassidy Short
Coordinator of Undergraduate Research
Thea Abang
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Emad Jassim
Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs
Fall 2026 Undergraduate Research Open Office Hours
Connect with Cassidy, the Coordinator of Undergraduate Research!
Have questions about undergraduate research? Drop in for a snack and a conversation with Cassidy, the Coordinator of Undergraduate Research.
Whether you’re just getting started or preparing applications for graduate school, you’re welcome to stop by for:
- Answers to your undergraduate research questions
- Feedback on emails, applications, and other materials
- Guidance on finding research opportunities
- Advice on communicating with faculty
If you don’t have specific questions, each office hours session will feature a different topic, such as finding REU opportunities, writing emails to professors, and creating effective research posters. Check the weekly Grainger Undergraduate Research Newsletter through One Illinois to see each week’s featured topic.
Time & Location
Dates: August 25 – December 8, 2026
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Location: Engineering Hall 212
No appointment is required—just stop by!