Struggling with your literature review? Get help finding scientific literature. In this information session, science librarians will be available to offer one-on-one assistance with searching the scientific literature. Join us for an hour of learning in the Gemmill Library Classroom MATH 150 (map) Thursday, Oct. 24, 3:30-4:30 p.m. All workshops are free and no registration is necessary.

Finding the appropriate data for a research project is always harder and more time consuming than you think. Learn what datasets the Map Library has and tips and tricks for searching for the data you need–within the Libraries and beyond. Join us for an hour of learning in the Gemmill Library Classroom MATH 150 (map) Thursday, Oct. 17, 3:30-4:30 p.m. All workshops are free and no registration is necessary.

This workshop introduces LaTeX text processing software, the premier open-source solution for scientific writing. We will go over the basics of using LaTeX for papers, article manuscripts, dissertations, posters and presentation slides. The workshop will have plenty of examples and provide some templates for your own use. Join us for an hour of learning in the Gemmill Library Classroom MATH 150 (map) Thursday, Oct 10, 3:30 p.m.. All workshops are free, no registration is necessary.

Study abroad programs teamed up with IECE to offer service-learning opportunities around the world. Immerse yourself in another culture, learn a language, civically engage with a local organization, and explore issues that the local communities face. Earn credit for your degree. Financial aid and scholarships available. Deadlines for Spring 2014 programs are Sept. 15 or Oct. 1. Get started today.

The Colorado Family Project, a group of clinicians and researchers at CU, is conducting a study of family-based therapy for youth with mood swings and a family history of bipolar disorder. Treatment focuses on helping youth and their families understand and cope with mood swings, develop plans for preventing moods from getting worse, communicate more effectively and solve family problems. Treatment is free of charge, and families are compensated for participation in regular research interviews.

Volunteer trip to the Galapagos. Dec. 27 - Jan. 11. Information meetings held Sept. 18 and 19 at 5 p.m. in Koelbel 230. Every year “Creatio Missions” organizes trips for college students during the summer, winter and spring breaks. These mission trips not only provide environmental and material aid to the impoverished communities of Latin America, but also help the missionaries experience a profound encounter with themselves and the need for service. Come to the meetings and learn more.

Looking for scholarly research? Google Scholar provides a simple way to search the scholarly literature. Want to create your own Web identity? Google Profile offers a quick and easy way to present yourself professionally on the Web. Come learn how to make Google Scholar and Google Profile work for you! Join us for an hour of learning in the Gemmill Library Classroom MATH 150 (map) Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. All workshops are free and no registration is necessary.

From exploring citation management options in the sciences to using LaTex to drop-in research help, these sessions are designed especially for engineering and science students. All workshops are free, all are welcome and no registration is necessary. Join us for an hour of learning in the Gemmill Engineering, Math & Physics Library Room MATH 150 (map) Thursdays Sept. 26- Nov. 7 from 3:30—4:30 p.m.

Pick Your Poison: Exploring Citation Management Options in the Sciences Zotero and Mendeley and Endnote, OH MY! Have you decided to start using a citation manager and don’t know which to pick? Come learn about the advantages (and disadvantages) of some of our favorites and talk to librarians about which is the best fit for you. Join us for an hour of learning in the Gemmill Library Classroom MATH 150 (map) Thursday, 3:30-4:30. All workshops are free and no registration is necessary.

The WRC is looking for volunteers for the coming school year. Volunteers allow the WRC to help create a campus environment where women will thrive by providing resources and collaborating on a variety of projects. The program gives volunteers the opportunity to learn about and engage in gender equity and social justice work, as well as develop important leadership, networking and professional skills. Download the application on our website or pick one up in UMC 416. Applications are due on Sept. 23 at 5 p.m.