MCB Advising Workshops

MCB Advising offers a variety of workshops throughout the year for students on topics such as applying to medical school, learning more about specific careers, studying abroad, becoming an undergraduate researcher, and much more. Scroll down to view videos or download slides from past workshops.

We are committed to hosting accessible and inclusive workshops for all students. Please let us know if you have, or expect any accessibility needs or require accommodations to participate in any of our workshops. For questions, please contact Lilia Garcia at liliag2@illinois.edu.

Spring 2025 Workshops and Events
 

Title

Dates

Further Info

Presentation Slides
MCB Honors Info Session Jan 28, 2023

Zoom

5:00 - 6:00 pm

  
School of MCB Study Abroad Workshop Jan 23, 2025

106 LC Burrill Hall

5:00 - 6:00 pm

  

Undergraduate Research Workshop

 Feb 10, 2025

161 Noyes Laboratory

5:00 - 6:30 pm

 Review Slides
RUSH Master Programs Feb 20, 2025

Zoom

5:00 - 6:30 pm

  
Graduate School Workshop Series TBD

TBD

  
   

 

  
   

 

  
   

 

  
       

 

Watch video or download slides from recent workshops

MCB Honors Concentration

Dr. Shawna Naidu shares information about the MCB Honors Concentration. MCB Honors is designed for exceptional MCB Majors who demonstrate personal motivation to explore a fuller complement of experiences in biology during their undergraduate training.

Watch video of January 2025 presentation

Becoming an Undergraduate Researcher

What is undergraduate research, how to find a lab, enrolling in MCB 29/BIOC290, and more.

Watch video of Fall 2023 session View slides from Spring 2024 session

Applying to graduate or professional school

Workshop leaders cover what is graduate school, what to expect, types of graduate programs, choosing a PhD program, and undergraduate preparation.

View slides from Fall 2022 session Watch video of Fall 2021 session

Preparing for Career Fairs

How to prepare for the College of LAS and ACES career fairs.

Topics include pre-fair preparation, tips on interacting with recruiters, and what to do after the fair.

 

Download the slides from Fall 2022 session Watch video from Fall 2021 session