BCAS Research Workshops (in collaboration with the University of Alabama Libraries) are designed to equip undergraduate students with essential research skills and to offer valuable insights into conducting and presenting research effectively. These workshops are open to all BCAS students (undergraduate and graduate), providing an excellent opportunity to enhance their research capabilities and academic success.

Number of seats is limited, so registration is required.

Schedule for 2026-2027

Workshop Date TimeRegistration
Introduction to Research Practice (in-person) Tuesday,
September 1, 2026
3:30 – 4:30 pmRegister here
Introduction to Research Practice (online)Wednesday,
September 2, 2026
11:00 am – 12:00 pmRegister here
Strategies for Reading Academic Articles (in-person)Tuesday,
October 6, 2026
3:30 – 4:30 pmRegister here
Strategies for Reading Academic Articles (online)Wednesday,
October 7, 2026
11:00 am – 12:00 pmRegister here
All About Literature Reviews and Annotated Bibliographies (in-person)Tuesday, October 27, 20263:30 – 4:30 pm Register here
All About Literature Reviews and Annotated Bibliographies (online) Wednesday, October 28, 2026 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Register here
Keeping Track of Sources with a Citation Manager (in-person) Tuesday, November 3, 20263:30 – 4:30 pm Register here
Keeping Track of Sources with a Citation Manager (online)Wednesday, November 4, 2026 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Register here
AI Tools for Research (in-person) Tuesday, November 17, 20263:30 – 4:30 pm Register here
AI Tools for Research (online)Wednesday, November 18, 2026 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Register here
SPRING 2027
Research in the Disciplines Panel (in-person) Tuesday, January 19, 2027 3:30 – 4:30 pm Register here
Research in the Disciplines Panel (online)Wednesday, January 20, 2027 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Register here
AI Tools for Research (in-person) Tuesday, February 2, 20273:30 – 4:30 pm Register here
AI Tools for Research (online) Wednesday, February 3, 2027 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Register here
Designing Research Posters (in-person)Tuesday, March 2, 2027 3:30 – 4:30 pm Register here
Designing Research Posters (online) Wednesday, March 3, 2027 3:30 – 4:30 pm Register here