Research Support

Strengthen research writing discipline, peer review skills, and scholarly communication through structured workshop sessions.

Write, Review, Revise: A Practical Research Writing Workshop

A four-week workshop series designed to improve research clarity, analytical structure, reviewer perspective, and revision practices. Sessions emphasize academic standards, structured critique, and measurable improvement.

Format

Four structured sessions with guided peer review and revision.

Focus

Clarity, organization, scholarly tone, and disciplined writing habits.

Academic Recognition & Leadership

Academic achievement in computing can open the door to recognition, leadership, service, and continued professional development.

Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society

Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE) recognizes academic excellence in the computing and information disciplines. Eligible undergraduate and graduate students may be invited to membership based on academic achievement and UPE membership requirements.

UPE membership extends beyond academic recognition. Members have opportunities to contribute through leadership, service, professional development, and activities that strengthen the computing community at Governors State University.

Academic Recognition

UPE recognizes students who demonstrate strong academic achievement in computing and information disciplines.

Academic Thresholds

Undergraduate students: minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.
Graduate students: minimum 3.7 cumulative GPA.

Student Leadership

GovState's ACM Student Chapter and UPE chapter share student leadership, connecting academic excellence with chapter service, professional development, and student engagement.

Membership by Invitation

Eligible students may be invited to membership based on academic achievement and UPE membership requirements.

Explore Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

Through the ACM Student Chapter, students can engage in computing-focused workshops, events, and professional activities that complement academic programs and support career preparation. Academic achievement may also lead to eligibility for UPE Honor Society recognition.

Interdisciplinary Computing Opportunities
Research, Projects, and Applied Learning
Industry-Relevant Skills and Experiences