Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education

Reserve your spot, get into prep-sessions, or sign up for one-on-one help with THInC staff.

We highly encourage undergraduate students to participate in Fall 2025 prep-sessions to help prepare competition!

Sign up for prep session early to have up to six weeks to prepare!

Pre-Session Signup

Prep-sessions

Prepare to excel by attending our Prep Sessions, which are designed to boost your confidence and refine your skills. Sessions include presentation skills development, content refinement, Q&A practice, idea sharing in a supportive environment, and expert coaching.

Prep Sessions are offered in virtual and in-person formats.

Competition: Updates regarding dates and time will be posted at the start of the fall semester

What is prep-session?

Prep-session allows you to reserve your slot in the competition, but also allows you to sign up for up to 6 different preparation sessions where we will go over everything from idea conception, to refinement, creating your presentation, practicing, and more. 

After signing up what you can expect:

• Save your spot in the competition!
• Sign up for prep sessions
• Learn what this competition is all about
• Request one-on-one tutoring: great for people unable to attend Friday sessions, or late-track applicants

Prep session for a research competition serves multiple practical and logistical benefits for both the organizers and participants along with fostering a sense of community, and ensuring all participants can make the most of their competition experience. 

Identifying Needs Early: With preregistration information, organizers can identify students who may need additional support, such as those looking for a research topic or a mentor.  

Tailoring Support Services: Preregistration data can inform the creation of targeted support services, such as workshops on research methods, writing sessions, or mentorship programs.  

Facilitating Matchmaking: For students seeking mentors or project partners, preregistration can act as a matchmaking tool.  

Improving Communication: Preregistration establishes an early line of communication between organizers and participants.  

Enhancing Preparation: Knowing the scale and scope of the competition in advance, organizers can set up preparation sessions tailored to participants' needs (e.g., initial concept development to final presentation skills). 

Answering Questions Promptly: This ongoing dialogue helps to clarify expectations, provides guidance, and builds a supportive community among competitors. 

Estimating Participation: Preregistration provides a preliminary headcount of students interested in competing along with allocating resources, scheduling preparation events, and ensuring adequate support for all participants. 

If you are interested in one-on-one prep session, please email us at herbinnovationcenter@utoledo.edu and THInC team member will able to help you.