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OUR also sponsors multiple presentation opportunities each spring, allowing students to practice effectively talking about their research to a variety of different audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reoccurring Workshops Include:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/undergraduate-research\/upcoming\/\">Check our calendar of events<\/a> for current offerings. 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