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About the conference  

Each year, UC Davis undergraduates in all academic fields are invited to submit an abstract and register to participate in the Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference. Research projects must be conducted under the supervision of a faculty member or professional at UC Davis. The conference is designed to acquaint undergraduate students with the process and academic rigors of presenting research in a scholarly manner and in an affirming environment. 

The conference is free and open to the public.  

The Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference is organized by a campus-wide committee and sponsored by the Undergraduate Research Center, with support from Undergraduate Education, Student Affairs, Global Affairs, and University Library.

Abstract submissions

Final deadline is 11:59 p.m. Feb. 19

Abstracts can be "promissory abstracts".   It is not necessary to have results to submit your abstract or present in the Conference.  

Presentation formats

Poster presentations: afternoon of Friday, April 26 Arts and design exhibit: afternoon of Friday, April 26th Oral presentations: afternoon of Saturday, April 27th.  

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Engaging Minds. Empowering Students. Are You Ready? NCUR 2024 @Long Beach, CA | April 8-10, 2024

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The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activity in all fields of study by sponsoring an annual conference for students. Unlike meetings of academic professional organizations, this gathering of student scholars welcomes presenters from all institutions of higher learning and from all disciplines. Overall, this conference offers a unique environment for the celebration and promotion of undergraduate student achievement; provides models of exemplary research, scholarship, and creative activity; and offers student career readiness development. 

Why Participate?

We encourage student researchers to participate in NCUR to forge new connections, advocate for undergraduate research, build students’ professional profiles, expand on their resumes, hone in on their essential career skills, and much more. We encourage faculty, mentors, and the undergraduate research community to participate in NCUR to continue to advocate and celebrate the community as well as expand upon their professional development from various mentoring sessions.  

Dates You Need to Know 

For any questions about NCUR 2024, please reach out to us at  [email protected]

Explore the NCUR 2023 Proceedings here . Looking for previous years? Please reach out to [email protected] .

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Why You Should Definitely Be Presenting at Conferences as an Undergrad

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Going to Conferences = Getting the Jobs

It’s not padding your résumé if you learn new skills, flex your academic talents and network like a boss at conferences that fit your education and career goals..

By Mari Landgrebe , Texas State University

You’ve joined a club, participated in a few service events and maybe got onto the Dean’s List a few times.

You’ve done everything campus Career Services has suggested, cleaned up your social media image and have even tried to figure out how to be active on LinkedIn (tried being the operative word).

Still, despite all your efforts to make your résumé more attractive, it’s likely that your CV looks identical to every other recent grad. So how do you differentiate yourself after all you’ve done already?

Enter: Conferences.

Why You Should Definitely Be Presenting at Conferences as an Undergrad

There are several different kinds of conferences that can bolster your skills and résumé; they all have merit and exist for nearly any discipline or interest, academic or not. Leveraging these events is a productive method for developing a body of work specific to your goals, as well as the soft skills required in most jobs.

Presenting at a conference isn’t something students do a lot of, despite the many universities that host undergraduate conferences on a yearly basis. These academic events are great for getting your feet wet and practicing presentation skills in front of people who, at the very least, want you to make them interested in what you’re telling them about. If you simply gussy up a paper from class for your college’s undergraduate conference, it’s documentable experience of soft skills in use.

There are two types of conferences specific to undergraduates, and both are valuable, particularly if you’re starting your networking rounds early in your academic career.

The first, university-hosted undergraduate research conferences, are often utilized by students who have degree or course requirements to formally present research. These conferences may have limited time slots available for non-requirement students, and the standard for applications may vary accordingly. Check your school website and speak with your professors about presenting a piece of work you completed for a course.

Second, the Council on Undergraduate Research curates a list of opportunities for undergrads to present at national conferences. Meetings of this caliber are better known, and therefore more competitive at times. It’s excellent practice in developing and refining an abstract for submission, on top of presenting your work to a wider audience.

Professional academic conferences will sometimes have presentation tracks specifically for graduate students and, occasionally, undergraduate students. Professors and scholars are in abundance at these conferences, many of which span over two days or more.

Oftentimes, the graduate and undergraduate tracks are designed as spaces for students, rather than an omission of students from the professional tracks. While it’s uncommon for undergrads to present in the professional tracks, it’s not unheard of. If your presentation fits squarely in a particular track, and you’re confident in your work, apply.

Keep in mind that it’s better to complete a majority of the research prior to submitting application materials. You don’t want to find your end product coming to conclusions that contradict the abstract in the conference program. Enlist the assistance of a professor who has attended the conference you’re applying to for advice.

Still, academics aren’t the only way to gain experience in conference presentations. Industry conferences and expos provide ample opportunity to network with the leaders and up-and-comers of the workforce you’re aiming for.

It can be hard—but not impossible—to gain a speaking engagement in an industry conference, especially as a student. These conferences should be approached on a basis of experience gained in the classroom and efforts made outside education. Proposing a panel discussion of volunteers or students creating opportunities for themselves in that industry can be enlightening and popular.

When proposing a talk or panel discussion, it’s vital that you understand who your audience will be and how the conference will benefit from your presentation. Be careful to articulate these points with passion without bordering on desperation, particularly if the industry you’re approaching is difficult to break into.

Being accepted to present at a conference is only the first step. If it’s an off-campus event, there’s travel to consider. A round trip flight is already pricey for an undergrad, not to mention a hotel room. Add the Über to and from the airport and meals, and attending a conference can hollow out the already shallow pocket of most penniless students. However, there are some resources to tap.

For academic conferences, take advantage of travel grants offered by your university. While there may not be travel funds allocated specifically for undergraduate students, most universities provide some form of assistance for their graduate students. Sometimes it’s as easy as adding the “under” part to “graduate” on the title of the application.

Travel grants can be relatively easy to apply for, often requiring simply the facts: your abstract and application, the approval email or letter, dates, times and perhaps an estimation of travel funds needed and a short explanation.

Many departments have travel grants specific to their degree programs. The engineering department might approve a travel grant for an undergrad if that student is an engineering major and will be presenting at an engineering conference on an engineering topic.

Industry conferences can get a little tricky. Most of the bigger conferences will provide all-access passes to the various presentation tracks and may provide discounted hotel rooms they have reserved. Most, however, will not provide travel funds or assistance in securing travel, simply due to the number of presenters they may have brought on.

Some industry conferences may have scholarships for students or industry members, but they may be hard to find and fiercely competitive. I highly suggest not booking a flight until you know you’ve received the scholarship.

Universities can be hesitant to provide travel funds for industry conferences, particularly if the conference doesn’t have direct application toward a student’s formal education.

Make it clear in your grant application that the conference, and your presentation, has clear positive implications for your education and for the university.

So, let’s say that you’ve applied and been accepted to present at a conference, and you’ve even secured travel funds from grants or scholarships. The flights have been booked, hotel room reserved and outfits all picked out and packed. Just don’t forget your game face.

Make sure you bring: several copies of your updated and polished résumé on quality paper ; a padfolio to carry your résumés and take notes; and a quality handshake, introduction and elevator pitch of your presentation.

Try to remember that conferences are learning experiences, especially for students. By attending and presenting, you’re showing the hiring managers in your future that you care about the topics or industries you pursued and your interest in developing the soft skills that make you an attractive candidate, such as networking and presenting.

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Preparing Effective Presentations

The purpose of a presentation is to communicate the  main ideas from your research.

Effective presentations make learning more likely. They also enhance the perception of the presenter in the eyes of the professional community. Boring, ineffective, or overly long presentations are quickly forgotten.

When you have prepared your presentation, practice it as many times as possible, and practice at least once in front of friends or family. Practicing will make you comfortable with your material so you don’t have to consult your notes as much, and you will know exactly how long each part takes. It will also help you refine your content so that you emphasize the most important points.

Academic presentations at conferences are typically limited to 10-15 minutes with 5 minutes allowed for questions, but this changes from conference to conference so you should make sure to check. Presentations at the Celebration of Undergraduate Research, for example, are 10 minutes long with 3 minutes for questions.

You will need to carefully budget your time and practice to ensure that you can complete your presentation within the time allotted. Practicing your presentation with a timer will help make sure you can consistently stick to the allotted time.

On average, you should plan on spending 1-2 minutes per slide. Changing slides frequently will help you avoid spending too long on any one part of your presentation and will keep your listeners engaged.

Usually a presentation is like a very short version of a research paper. It should include:

  • Who you are and who else helped with the project (co-researchers, funding sources, advisors).
  • What problem or issue you studied and why it matters.
  • The most important things you found out. Briefly include how you got your results but don’t go into too much detail. This is often where people include too much detail that is only of interest to those working on a similar project, so keep it to 1-2 sentences.

Poor delivery can ruin an otherwise well planned presentation. Practicing in front of a mirror or recording yourself with your phone or computer camera can help you catch problems before you present publicly.

Good presenters:

  • Stand up straight and remember not to fold their arms across their chests.
  • Speak slowly, clearly, and loudly.
  • Make eye contact with the audience or even interact with those present.
  • Use simple words and short sentences to make their presentations easy to follow.
  • Use stories or examples when possible.
  • Avoid jargon or unnecessary vocabulary that only those in the field understand.
  • Make and use notes, but don’t read directly from them word for word. Good speakers do not just read their slides out loud!
  • Don’t apologize for images, text, or content of the presentation. The audience knows all research is ongoing so there is no need to apologize for there being further steps or more research to do. Apologizing for bad or incorrect content on the slides, on the other hand, suggests that the speaker has not prepared.

Most presenters accompany their presentation with a handout or powerpoint. These allow you to include more details and to provide visuals or data that support your research. However, often presenters try to include too much. A good powerpoint or handout should not substitute for the presentation, so it should not repeat information that you say aloud and you should not read directly from it.

To make a good PowerPoint:

  • Use large fonts so people sitting at the back of a room can read it. 20-point font, in a simple style like Arial or another sans-serif type, is a good choice. If you can’t read it from 10 feet away when it’s on your laptop, there’s a good chance someone sitting at the back of a conference room can’t either.
  • Limit the text to 8 lines per slide; try to use images or diagrams wherever possible in place of text.
  • Keep graphs, charts and tables simple and legible – highlight the most relevant data using colors or cut the rest out. Avoid equations! They are usually not necessary to understand the results and you won’t have time to explain them.
  • Use contrasting colors: either light-colored text on a dark background or the reverse. Even if the colors contrast a lot, using two similarly saturated colors will strain people’s eyes.
  • Avoid including content on the edges of the slide. Many screens cut off the top, bottom, or one edge of a slide because the projector is not angled perfectly.
  • Keep it simple. You know your material, but it is all new to your listeners. Avoid decorations and cute effects that distract from your key points.
  • If you need to discuss the same slide at two different points, put a copy of the slide in at both points in the talk. Do not try to skip around in your slides. This is confusing to you and to your audience.
  • Preview your slides carefully on the biggest screen you have access to. Some things will jump out at you on a large screen that you never noticed sitting in front of your laptop. It’s a good idea to have a friend look at it too.

Significant Annual Undergraduate Conferences

Fall conferences.

Late September or Early October - MIT Undergraduate Research Technology Conference (URTC)

URTC is an annual three-day technical conference held at the MIT campus in late September to early October each year that allows undergraduate students from all over the world to present, discuss, and develop solutions for advancing technology for humanity. The conference features a variety of paper/poster presentations by student presenters, talks and panels by industry leaders, and networking and social events. In addition, research papers from paper presenters are put into online publication in the form of conference proceedings archived in IEEE’s online database (IEEE Xplore).

November -  State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research & Creativity Symposium  

Spring Conferences

January-  National Collegiate Research Conference (NCRC)  Harvard College Undergraduate Research Association (HCURA) held by Harvard University NCRC is a large-scale, multidisciplinary conference held annually at Harvard University, where accomplished undergraduate students from across the United States and internationally convene each year to share their research in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.  The core vision behind the conference is to provide student researchers with the opportunity to hear from the world’s leading authorities in academia, policy, and industry, as well as to foster important exchanges and dialogue between students. Last year, after being selected through a competitive application process, over 200 participants from nearly 75 universities across America and abroad attended the conference. NCRC, hopes to expand the perspective of undergraduate researchers through offering exposure to diverse fields and to facilitate the discourse on collaboration, leadership, and social impact in research that will be invaluable in future pursuits. 

February -  College Arts Association Annual Conference , Location: New York City, NY

Late March or Early April -  ACC Meeting of the Minds

April -  Visible Thinking , Duke Undergraduate Research Symposium, Location: Penn Pavilion 

March -  National Conferences on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) , Location: Bozeman, MT

April -  Stanford Research Conference (SRC) , Location: Stanford, CA (Stanford University) April -  Collegiate Association for Inequality Research (CAIR) Conference on Inequality and Social Justice  - Location: Virtual, hosted by Wake Forest University

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Conference Presentations

Presenting your research at an academic conference, whether orally or through a poster, is a great way to showcase your research and receive feedback to challenge and push you in new directions. Presenting at conferences also facilitates building networks of academics and practitioners in your chosen field or discipline. Check out the list below that highlights Notre Dame and outside conferences.

Need help locating potential conferences where you can present your undergraduate research? Browse the following list of conferences that are dedicated specifically to showcasing undergraduate research.  

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College of Science Joint Annual Meeting  The intent of COS-JAM is to highlight the achievements of undergraduate students conducting research in all disciplines of science. Students present their original scientific research with faculty and students, in either an oral or poster format.

Human Development Conference  The conference is an opportunity to explore past trends in development, evaluate current best practices, and discuss the future of development after the conclusion of the Millennium Development Goals in 2015. They invite undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines to share their research experience from a broad range of topics.

Notre Dame Student Peace Conference   The Notre Dame Student Peace conference is an annual conference organized by students for students. Its mission is to provide space for undergraduate and graduate students to engage in dialogue on important issues related to peacebuilding, social justice, and global issues.

Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium  All undergraduates participating in research on campus during the summer are welcome to participate in the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium by giving a poster or oral presentation.

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Butler Undergraduate Research Conference  -  Butler University The Butler University Undergraduate Research Conference invites presentations of undergraduate research across a broad spectrum of disciplines at an annual spring multi-disciplinary conference in Indianapolis.

CUR Posters on the Hill – Council on Undergraduate Research The Council on Undergraduate Research invites you to submit an abstract for the Annual Posters on the Hill. Your research should represent one of CUR’s Divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geosciences, Health Sciences, Mathematics/Computer Science, Physics/Astronomy, Psychology, and Social Sciences). Abstract submissions should describe your research, scholarship, or creative activity and discuss its significance to society (i.e. what larger issues or problems were you trying address or understand?; how does your work relate to current policy issues?).  As the undergraduate research community works to ensure that those in the U.S. Congress have a clear understanding of the research and education programs they fund, nothing more effectively demonstrates the value of undergraduate research than a student participant's words, work, and stories.  Undergraduate research must be among the programs that members of Congress understand if it is to continue to be supported, and to grow.  CUR will invite representatives from federal funding agencies and nearby foundations, members of Congress, and Congressional staff to attend the poster session and reception where students will have the opportunity to speak directly to members of Congress and demonstrate how they have been impacted by these programs.

CUR REU Student Scholarship – Council on Undergraduate Research The Council on Undergraduate Research would like to invite you to our Research Experiences for Undergraduates Symposium. This conference will feature keynote presentations, presentations by students from REU programs in all disciplines, sessions for REU students, faculty, and administrators, and opportunities to present to representatives from the National Science Foundation and other government agencies.  Some planned events include: opportunities to present research work in poster format to NSF program officers; sessions to learn about NSF funding for graduate study; session on career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

MOM: Meeting of the Minds Conference – ACC Academic Consortium Undergraduate students at all ACC universities are involved in numerous projects, which provide unique contributions to research and creativity in a variety of fields. The annual ACC Meeting of the Minds conference has become an opportunity for universities in the ACC to highlight the diversity of research being conducted by undergraduates and for students to share their work with peers across the ACC. Each year, usually in late March or early April, 5-10 outstanding undergraduate researchers (accompanied by a faculty/staff member) from each ACC university gather at a host university to present their research, either verbally or as a poster.   At most universities students the student delegates are chosen through a refereeing process.  To be invited to the conference is a real honor.

National Collegiate Honors Council Annual Conference  - National Collegiate Honors Council This annual conference, held in the fall, gathers members from across the United States to share ideas and take part in numerous events and activities centered on honors. Students can present or act as a moderator for a general session, as well as attend hundreds of sessions, keynote speakers, and other presentations.

National Collegiate Research Conference  – Harvard College Undergraduate Research Association The National Collegiate Research Conference (NCRC) is a platform for undergraduates from across the nation to share their interest in research. The Harvard College Undergraduate Research Association (HCURA) strongly believes that student researchers have the ability to make meaningful and significant contributions in all fields of study and to the greater body of world research knowledge. Students are not only engaging in research earlier in their careers, but they are also participating in increasing numbers. In light of this positive growth, we have identified the urgent need for a cohesive undergraduate research community.  NCRC promotes the growth of a national undergraduate research community by facilitating communication, collaboration, and identity for undergraduate students in the global research sphere.

NCUR – National Council on Undergraduate Research The National Conferences on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), established in 1987, is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity in all fields of study by sponsoring an annual conference for students. Unlike meetings of academic professional organizations, this gathering of young scholars welcomes presenters from all institutions of higher learning and from all corners of the academic curriculum. Through this annual conference, NCUR creates a unique environment for the celebration and promotion of undergraduate student achievement, provides models of exemplary research and scholarship, and helps to improve the state of undergraduate education.  Student presentations are welcome in all fields and disciplines from the creative and performing arts to biomedical, engineering, and social science research. The National Conferences on Undergraduate Research is a wonderful opportunity to meet peers and faculty from around the country working in similar research fields, learn about how research and scholarship is conducted in fields very different than your own, to learn about graduate school and employment opportunities, and of course to develop your presentation skills. All abstracts and applications will be reviewed by a faculty committee from the host institution.  Students presenting at the National Conference will have the option of doing an oral or poster presentation.  As a student presenter at NCUR you will also have the opportunity to publish your work in the Conference Proceedings edited and produced annually by the University of North Carolina at Asheville and distributed across the nation. All student presenters at the Conference are invited to submit manuscripts for review by the Proceedings Board.

Texas Tech Undergraduate Research Conference  – Texas Tech University Students from Texas Tech and other universities have the opportunity to present their research, attend special sessions, and network with fellow undergraduate scholars.  Faculty and graduate students also attend and serve as reviewers or judges.

The Undergraduate Awards  -  Dublin, Ireland Cited as the ultimate champion for high-potential undergraduates, The Undergraduate Awards is the world’s largest academic awards programme. It is uniquely pan-discipline, identifying leading creative thinkers through their undergraduate coursework. The Undergraduate Awards provides top performing students with the support, network and opportunities they require to raise their profiles and further their career paths, as well as coming to Dublin for an all-expenses-paid trip to receive their medal.

Calls for Papers in Literary Studies and Related Fields A directory and call for papers site for conferences at all levels in literary studies and related fields (includes graduate conferences).

Clement S. Stacy Undergraduate Research Conference  – Purdue University Calumet The Clement S. Stacy Undergraduate Research Conference provides a forum for undergraduate scholars from across the upper Midwest in the Humanities and Social Sciences to present their projects and discuss the results of their research with fellow students and faculty mentors.

Humanities Education and Research Association Annual Conference The HERA conference program committee maintains that individuals engaged in research and education in all fields of the humanities and liberal arts and sciences carry forward the humanities through the ages into the future. We call for papers that explore continuity and change, form and function, courage and fear, voices and unspoken presences from any individual fields of study. Our work and its vitality validates our common pursuit.

International English Honor Society Convention  – Sigma Tau Delta Sigma Tau Delta holds its annual international convention every spring. It is a truly wonderful event that allows hundreds of Sigma Tau Deltans from around the globe to gather in one locale, share experiences and ideas, be recognized for their achievements, and participate in the official side of the Society. At the convention, opportunities abound to meet face to face with other students, faculty, and respected authors, make new friends, discuss the disciplines of the English language and literature, and enjoy the offerings of the convention's location.

Liberal Arts Institute Student Conference  - Association for Core Texts and Courses ACTC Student Conferences are offered every other year as a function of cooperative support between ACTC’s Liberal Arts Institute and sponsoring and co-sponsoring institutions. Structured much like the annual conferences, these meetings are marked by paper that are short, five-pages, and center on a core text. The papers and panels emphasize reflection by students on the relation between the core text(s) that they have read and their entire baccalaureate experience. The conference is designed to emphasize essay writing. The best three papers of each conference are published by the Agora, an online, peer/professor-reviewed, student journal of Lynchburg College, which specializes in responses to the great books of the world.

National History Honor Society Convention  – Phi Alpha Theta Phi Alpha Theta holds its biennial convention every other January. The conference promotes the study of history through encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. Phi Alpha Theta seeks to bring students and teachers together for intellectual and social exchanges, which promote and assist historical research and publication by their members.

National Undergraduate Literature Conference  – Weber State University Each year, nearly 200 undergraduate writers and poets throughout North America, and sometimes beyond, come to Weber State University to present their work and learn from some of the most important writers in contemporary literature.

Undergraduate Conference in Medieval and Early Modern Studies  – Moravian College Undergraduates from Pennsylvania colleges and around the country present at this annual conference on medieval and early modern studies. Students from fields such as art history, English, history, music, philosophy, religion, and languages present fifteen minute oral presentations. Groups of students can also present forty-five minute musical or dramatic presentations.

L. Starling Reid Undergraduate Psychology Conference  - University of Virginia This annual conference is open to undergraduates from both U.S. and international institutions. Students can submit either an oral or poster presentation; however, oral presentations can have only one author and a student’s name may only be listed on one poster presentation. Presentation content should bear on psychological theory and involve empirical analysis. Two prizes, Jefferson cups, are given out: one to a University of Virginia student and one to a student from another institution.

Midwest Model European Union  - Indiana University - Bloomington Every April, more than 160 college and university students meet to decide the future of the European Union. Playing the roles of prime ministers & presidents, ambassadors & commissioners, ministers & diplomats, they spend three days haggling over policy, resolving disputes, building compromises, and charting the course of European unity.

North Central Student Sociology Conference  - North Central Sociological Association The NCSA is a regional sociology association including: Eastern Illinois, Indiana,  Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ontario, Canada. Undergraduates may present individual round table presentations or individual poster presentations.

Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference  - University of California, Los Angeles The Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference was created in 1992 by Dr. Elizabeth Bjork with the objective of creating opportunities for undergraduate research assistants to develop their presentation skills and share their research efforts with their peers and colleagues. Students present their research as posters or paper talks during a day-long event. In addition to fostering undergraduate professionalism, PURC has proven to be a meaningful and exciting forum for students from UCLA and other colleges to communicate their research activities with one another.

Undergraduate Research Conference on the European Union  - Scripps College - Claremont, California This is an annual conference held every April dedicated to undergraduate research on the European Union. The goal of the conference is to enhance training and knowledge of the European Union and US-European relations. The sponsors envision it as a space to meet other students and faculty, as well as foster intercampus cooperation. Faculty mentors of students are invited to attend. Oral presentations are organized into panels of three to five students that are moderated by a faculty member.

AAAS Annual Meeting – American Association for the Advancement of Science The AAAS Annual Meeting is interdisciplinary and inclusive—all members of the science and technology community are welcome to join us. Every year, thousands of leading scientists, engineers, educators, policymakers, and journalists gather from around the world to discuss recent developments in science and technology. The meeting includes symposia, career development workshops, an international Exhibit Hall, poster sessions, Family Science Days, and more. The Annual Meeting is also an opportunity to network with your colleagues and with leaders in the science and technology community.  The Annual Meeting provides many opportunities for students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. Present in the Student Poster Competition to get feedback on your research from leading scientists and engineers.  Each poster category will have a winner and an honorable mention. Winners receive a cash prize; their names and poster title printed in Science; a recognition certificate; and a year-long subscription to Science. Honorable mentions have their names and poster title printed in Science and receive a certificate.

American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting The AGU Fall Meeting is the largest worldwide conference in the geophysical sciences, attracting more than 24,000 Earth and space scientists, educators, students, and other leaders. For 46 years, energized and passionate Earth and space scientists from around the world gather at the AGU Fall Meeting to connect with colleagues, broaden their knowledge base, and embrace the joy of science. With more than 1700 sessions, AGU Fall Meeting’s scientific program spans the Earth and space sciences, offering something for everyone no matter their scientific discipline. The meeting offers a unique mix of more than 23,000 oral and poster presentations, a broad range of general sessions, more than 50 formal and informal networking and career advancement opportunities, and an exhibit hall packed with nearly 300 exhibitors showcasing new and relevant research tools and services that could help scientists and researchers streamline their work.

Annual and Regional Student Conferences – American Institute of Chemical Engineers The Annual Student Conference is four days of career information, social events, competitions, and fun. Student engineers from more than 150 schools celebrate the Chemical Engineering profession, along with young professional members, AIChE leaders, and industry professionals from numerous engineering specialties. Students are able to meet new friends and discover the exciting benefits of AIChE membership.

Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students – American Society for Microbiology Now in its fifteenth year, ABRCMS is one of the largest, professional conferences for underrepresented minority students, military veterans, and persons with disabilities to pursue advanced training in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). ABRCMS attracts approximately 3,600 individuals, including 1,900 undergraduate and postbaccalaureate students, 400 graduate students and postdoctoral scientists and 1,300 faculty, program directors and administrators. Students come from over 350 U.S. colleges and universities. All are pursuing advanced training in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and many have conducted independent research.  During the four-day conference, over 1,700 students participate in poster and oral presentations in twelve disciplines in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, including mathematics. All undergraduate student presentations are judged and those receiving the highest scores in each scientific discipline and in each educational level will be given an award during the final banquet.

Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting The Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) is an interdisciplinary society established on February 1, 1968, in response to a manifest need to provide a society representing both biomedical and engineering interests. The ongoing vision of the Society is to be recognized as the preeminent professional society for biomedical engineering and bioengineering. The Society’s mission is to provide value to its members and other constituencies by promoting the increase and utilization of biomedical engineering and bioengineering knowledge and by working for the advancement of the profession.

Indiana Section of the Mathematical Association of America  - Mathematical Association of America This meeting presents an opportunity for students to give a talk on their research or teaching interests. Students are able to meet future colleagues and make research connections. Not only is registration free, but student speakers receive a coupon good for a free, or significantly discounted, book at the meeting on-site book sale also.

Indiana Collegiate Mathematics Competition – Mathematical Association of America

The Indiana Collegiate Mathematics Competition, often referred to as the ICMC, is a team-based competition for students from area colleges and universities that typically takes place during the spring meeting of the Indiana Section of the MAA. In this competition, students spend two hours working in teams of up to three members to solve a series of questions on a wide range of mathematical topics. The ICMC began in 1966 and is still going strong!

Rose-Hulman Undergraduate Mathematics Conference – Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology This annual conference brings undergraduates from all over the United States to present their work on mathematics and statistics. Undergraduate papers are presented as twenty minute oral presentations and can come from REUs, senior theses, class projects, or independent study. The conference also features a predictive analytics competition sponsored by Allstate Insurance that results in monetary prizes for the top three teams.

Shenandoah Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics Conference – James Madison University James Madison University’s annual conference invites undergraduates from all over the country to give fifteen minutes oral presentations or expository poster presentations on their mathematics or statistics work. The conference also includes invited talks aimed at a general mathematics audience, as well as panels about graduate school, undergraduate research, and math careers. Registration is free.

Sigma Xi Annual Meeting & Student Research Conference  - Sigma Xi Outstanding high school, undergraduate, and graduate students are invited to present their research to be evaluated by leading career scientists. Undergraduates are able to network with graduate school recruiters and potential employers. There are also educational sessions on vital career skills. Students who rank as superior presenters will be nominated to join Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society.

West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference – Point Loma Nazarene University The West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research (WCBSUR) Conference is among the oldest, intercollegiate Conferences of its kind in the nation.  The purposes of the Conference are: 1) to provide a forum for undergraduate researchers to present original data they have generated in the fields of biology and biochemistry; and 2) to foster intercollegiate interactions among students and faculty who share a commitment to undergraduate research in the biological sciences.

Young Mathematicians Conference – The Ohio State University The Young Mathematicians Conference invites students to present their work and collaborate with other undergraduate mathematicians. The conference features three plenary lectures and a Graduate School Orientation event. YMC also invites faculty mentors of undergraduate presenters and provides support for invited participants.

Eastern Communication Association Undergraduate Scholars Conference  James C. McCroskey and Virginia P. Richmond Undergraduate Scholars Conference (USC), held within the Eastern Communication Association’s annual convention, features some of the best research from undergraduate communication students.

“Europe: East and West” Undergraduate Research Symposium  – University of Pittsburgh The Undergraduate Research Symposium is an annual event since 2002 designed to provide undergraduate students, from the University of Pittsburgh and other colleges and universities, with advanced research experiences and opportunities to develop presentation skills. The event is open to undergraduates from all majors and institutions who have written a research paper from a social science, humanities, or business perspective focusing on the study of Eastern, Western, or Central Europe, the European Union, Russia, or other countries of the former Soviet Union. The Symposium is held on the University of Pittsburgh-Oakland campus.

Midwest Popular Culture & American Culture Association Conference  The Midwest Popular Culture Association / American Culture Association is a regional branch of the Popular Culture Association / American Culture Association. MPCA/ACA usually holds its annual conference in a large Midwestern city in the United States.  Anyone is welcome to join and submit proposals for consideration at the MPCA/ACA conference. View our Subject Areas page for more information about topics covered at our conferences.

TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo With more than 6,500 attendees, 1,000 education sessions, and 150 exhibits, this conference is the largest professional development event in the TESOL field. In lively interactive sessions, educators develop a global perspective through the exchange of ideas and practices. Participants integrate knowledge of current trends in the field while developing a professional network.

Undergraduate Communication Research Conference  – University of St. Thomas The annual Undergraduate Communication Research Conference is sponsored by the Department of Communication and Journalism at the University of St. Thomas. It is designed as a celebration of undergraduate research in all areas of the communication discipline, bringing together students and faculty from colleges and universities of the upper Midwest.

Visions Film Festival & Conference  - University of North Carolina - Wilmington Visions Film Festival & Conference provides a platform for undergraduate filmmakers and film scholars to discover their voices and expand their artistic perspectives. Visions creates an environment that promotes learning and networking between filmmakers and scholars, and their unique perspective stems from on simple fact, they are a festival created by, for, and about undergraduate film students.

Walsh Exchange  - Georgetown University Held in the cosmopolitan hub of Washington, D.C., the Walsh Exchange is an annual conference dedicated to promoting innovative undergraduate research in international relations by students around the world. The conference provides students with an opportunity to formally present their original research and receive constructive feedback from experienced scholars and professors, fellow panelists, and guests alike.

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The Georgetown University Undergraduate Research Conference offers an opportunity for undergraduate students to present their research efforts.

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Founded within the Department of Human Science, the first conference was held in 2003. Since then, a cumulative total of about 960 student posters have been presented.

The conference focuses on medical and health-related research, inviting applicants from all health- and science-related disciplines. Participation is open to any undergraduate student. All undergraduate participants present posters during a poster viewing session. From the pool of submitted posters, the Student Planning Committee selects some students, in advance, to also deliver oral presentations. These individuals are notified prior to the conference.

2024 Undergraduate Research Conference

The 2024 Georgetown Undergraduate Research Conference for science and health-related research will take place on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. , at the Healey Family Student Center.

Student Planning Committee

The conference is organized by the Student Planning Committee, a small group of dedicated undergraduates who are committed to enhancing undergraduate participation in research.

  • 2024 Undergraduate Research Conference Student Co-chairs (AY 2023-24): Makenzie Thomas and Nick Cohen
  • Faculty Advisor:  Jan LaRocque, PhD
  • Faculty Advisor:  Alex Theos, PhD
  • Staff Advisor: Carol Hom

For questions or to get involved with the URC Planning Committee, please email:   [email protected]

Conference Awards

The Student Planning Committee of the Undergraduate Research Conference has named awards in honor of faculty members who have been instrumental in the conference’s success.

In 2009, the committee named several awards given at the Undergraduate Research Conference after Charles H. Evans, Jr., MD, PhD .

Evans, who founded the conference in 2003, served as its faculty advisor until 2009, when he retired from his position as chair of the Human Science Department.

The following year, the committee named a special mentorship award for faculty after Allan Angerio, PhD , associate professor of human science emeritus who retired in 2010 after 38 years on Georgetown University’s faculty.  Angerio taught and mentored thousands of undergraduate students during his career.

Past Conferences

Read a news story about the 2023 Undergraduate Research Conference .

The 2023 Georgetown Undergraduate Research Conference for science and health-related research took place on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Healey Family Student Center.

Of the 92 poster presentations, the recipients for Excellence in Poster Presentation were: Madeline Grbic (CAS’23) , Antonia Sames (CAS’23) , Nesreen Shahrour (SOH’23) and Ola Swiatek (SOH’23) .

The recipient for Best Poster Presentation was Grace Knoer (CAS’23) .

The recipients of the Rising Researcher award for excellence in poster presentation by a first year or sophomore this year were : Connor Landers (SOH’26) and Alexandria Sorenson (CAS’25)

The recipients for Excellence in Oral Presentation were Caroline Crone (CAS’23) and Nicole Keller (CAS’23) .

The Best Oral Presentation was awarded to Naomi Greenberg (CAS’24) .

The recipient of the Allan Angerio Award for Excellence in Mentorship was associate professor Jane Fall-Dickson, PhD, MSN, RN , from the School of Nursing.

Read about the 2022 Conference in this news story .

The keynote address was presented by Eve De Rosa, PhD, associate professor of psychology and dean of faculty at Cornell University. Her talk addressed “Connections to the Heart and Mind in Healthy Aging.”

Of the 60 posters presented, five students were awarded Excellence in Poster Presentation: Elena Evans (NHS’22), Annalisa Ginocchi (NHS’22), Elizabeth “Lizzie” Graham (H’23), Finn Thompson (C’22), and Candice Powers (C’22). Aleksandra Swiatek (H’23) was awarded Best Overall Poster Presentation. Roma Dhingra (C’24) was given the Rising Researcher Award, which is provided to the best poster presentation by a first year or sophomore.

Excellence in Oral Presentation: Aleksandra Swiatek (H’23) and Katherine Monogue-Rines (NHS’22); and Best Overall Oral Presentation: Chloe Kekedjian (C’22).

Additionally, Dr. Debbie Barrington, assistant professor of human science, received an award recognizing excellence in faculty mentorship.

Student awardees include: Best Poster Presentation: Ian Yannuzzi (C’21) and Best Oral Presentation: Anna Gorsky (C’21).

Excellence in Poster Presentation: Sophia Dahmani (NHS’21), Talya Inbar (C’21), Catherine Dunn (C’21), Ethan Missigman (C’21), Andrew Tiu (NHS’21), Anna Schildmeyer (NHS’21) Excellence in Oral Presentation: Sam Wakelin (C’21), Georgia Payne (C’21) and Rising Researcher Award: Christi Anne Ng (C’21) Additionally, Dr. Blythe Shepard, the Dekkers Endowed Chair in Human Science and assistant professor, received an award recognizing excellence in faculty mentorship. The best poster and oral presentation awards are named for conference founder Dr. Charles H. Evans Jr. and the faculty mentorship award for longtime professor Dr. Allan Angerio. 

A conference was not held in 2020.

The 2019 conference and winners are covered in this news story.

  • Faculty Mentorship : Ted Nelson, PhD
  • Best Oral Presentation : Danielle Zamalin (NHS’18)
  • Best Poster Presentation : Larissa Wietlisbach (NHS’18)
  • Rising Researcher : Alexander Lekan (C’20)
  • Jasmina Abdalla (GWU’19)
  • Lindsay Caprio (NHS’19)
  • Taylor Franklin (NHS’18)
  • Noori Srivastava (NHS’18)
  • Margaret Steiner (GWU’20)
  • Eibhlin Goggins (C’18)
  • Nicole Mansour (NHS’18)
  • Liam Spurr (GWU’18)
  • Danielle Zamalin (NHS’18)
  • Faculty Mentorship : Joan Burggraf Riley, MS, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, FAAN
  • Best Oral Presentation : Kevin Martin (C’17)
  • Best Poster Presentation : Aamir Javaid (C’17)
  • Rising Researcher : Lindsay Caprio (NHS’19)
  • Kayla Schmittau (NHS’17)
  • Vinodh Balendran (C’17)
  • Sarah Berg (NHS’17)
  • Jacqueline Kimmell (C’17)
  • Emma Spikol (C’17)
  • Marissa Stepler (C’17)
  • Faculty Mentorship : Jan LaRocque, PhD
  • Best Oral Presentation : Seamus Caragher (C’16)
  • Best Poster Presentation : Bassel Zein (C’16)
  • Rising Researcher : Larissa Wietlisbach (NHS’18)
  • Cindy Chen (JHU’16)
  • Alisha Dua (C’16)
  • Saumya Bollam (C’16)
  • Jefferson Haake (NHS’16)
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  • Andreas Seas (UMD’17)
  • John Treado (C’16)
  • Breanna Walsh (C’17)
  • Excellence in Faculty Mentorship: Ronit Yarden, PhD, assistant professor of human science
  • Best Post Presentation: Yuhao (Tom) Shi (NHS’15), a human science major
  • Best Oral Presentation: Victor Wang (NHS’15), a human science major
  • First Runner-Up Poster: DongEun Heo (C’15), a biology major
  • Second Runner-Up Poster: Emma Spikol (C’17), a biology major
  • Excellence in Faculty Mentorship: Jason Tilan, PhD, assistant professor of nursing and human science
  • Best Poster Presentation: Jennifer Purks (C’14), a biology of global health major
  • Best Oral Presentation: Christopher Griffey (C’14), a neurobiology major
  • First Runner-Up Poster: Victor Wang (NHS’15), a human science major
  • Second Runner-Up Poster: Meredith Horton (NHS’14), a human science major
  • Excellence in Faculty Mentorship: Heidi G. Elmendorf, PhD, associate professor of biology
  • Best Poster Presentation: Samuel Dowling (C’13), a biology of global health major
  • Best Oral Presentation: Wardah Athar (C’13), a neurobiology major
  • First Runner-Up Poster: Leighton Daign (C’13), a biology major
  • Second Runner-Up Poster: Marie-Sophie van der Goes (C’13), a neurobiology major
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Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list and that undergraduates are encouraged to apply to present at professional conferences in their own disciplines.

Undergraduate research presentation opportunities at UChicago:

  • Chicago Area Undergraduate Research Symposium  
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  • The University of Chicago Undergraduate Research Symposium

National and international undergraduate research presentation opportunities: 

  • American Arttherapy Association (AATA) 2020 Conference  
  • American Society of Engineering Education Northeast Conference
  • American Geophysical Union's Virtual Poster Showcase
  • American Phytopathological Society: Plant Health Annual Meeting
  • Association for Psychological Science
  • Australasian Conference of Undergraduate Research (ACUR)
  • The Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS)
  • British Conference on Undergraduate Research (BCUR)
  • Butler University Undergraduate Research Conference
  • Claremont-UC Undergraduate Research Conference on the EU
  • Conference on Applied Machine Learning for Information Security (CAMLIS)
  • College Art Association Annual Conference
  • World Congress on Computer Science and Information Engineering
  • Council on Undergraduate Research National Conference
  • East Central Illinois American Chemical Society Undergraduate Research Conference
  • European and Eurasian Undergraduate Research Symposium at the University of Pittsburgh 
  • Environmental Science and Design Research Symposium at Kent State
  • Hawaii International Conference in the Arts & Humanities
  • Illinois-Iowa American Chemical Society Undergraduate Research Conference
  • International Conference on Composites or Nano Engineering
  • International Conference on Optical Communications and Networks
  • International Conference on Remote Engineering and Virtual Instrumentation (REV)
  • International Conference on Robust Quality Engineering (ICRQE)
  • International Student Congress of Medical Sciences (ISCOMS)
  • LSU Discover Day - Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium
  • McGill Model United Nations
  • McNair Spring Research Conference
  • NSTI Nanotech Conference & Expo
  • National Association of African American Studies and Affiliates (NAAAS) Regional Conference
  • National Collegiate Research Conference (hosted by Harvard)
  • National Conferences on Undergraduate Research
  • NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show
  • Physics Diversity Summit and the Joint Annual Conference of the National Society of Black Physicists and the National Society of Hispanic Physicists
  • Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference
  • Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research
  • Annual Meeting of the Southwest Texas Popular/American Culture Association
  • Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Conference
  • Society for American Archaeology
  • Society for Applied Anthropology
  • Southeastern Medical Scientist Symposium (SEMSS)
  • Southeastern Undergraduate Research Conference
  • Stanford Resaerch Conference (SRC) 2021
  • Symposium for Young Neuroscientists and Professors of the SouthEast
  • SYNAPSE: Symposium for Young Neuroscientists and Professors of the SouthEast
  • The Community of Food, Society, & Justice Conference
  • The Global Conference on Women and Gender
  • The Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium
  • UC Berkeley Comparative Literature Research Symposium
  • WashU Olin Business School Center for Research in Economics and Strategy (CRES) Undergraduate Conference
  • West Coast Biological Science Undergraduate Research Conference
  • World Congress on Undergraduate Research 
  • Young Investigator Symposium of the Max Planck - Harvard Research Center for the Archaeoscience of the Ancient Mediterranean

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Presenting or performing at a regional, national, or international conference gives students the opportunity to share their research, inquiry, or creative activity with a broad audience and to receive important feedback from disciplinary communities. The purpose of the Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Support Program is to offer financial assistance to undergraduates, helping them to cover the cost of travel to present at professional conferences. This is a matching funds program in which the student’s sponsoring department/school/division, college, the Schreyer Honors College (when applicable), and the Office of Undergraduate Education will match funds. Contributions by the Office of Undergraduate Education are capped at $400 per student in an academic year.

Please note, this program is limited to requests of $300 or more. Students requesting less than $300 should contact their department/campus/college to seek funding directly.

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Undergraduates who present the results of research or creative work at professional conferences may request financial support to defray the costs of presenting or performing at a conference.

If the request is approved, the costs will be equally split among the sponsoring academic department, your college of enrollment’s dean's office, the Office of Undergraduate Education, and, if applicable, the Schreyer Honors College. The contribution from the Office of Undergraduate Education is capped at $400 per student.

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  • Must have a research mentor at Penn State
  • Must be presenting or performing at proposed conference
  • Presentation or performance is related to your academic program

Applications for Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Support are submitted through InfoReady. Applications for domestic conferences are submitted here; applications for international conferences are submitted here. A completed application consists of the following:

  • Name and contact information of an appropriate department-level contact person
  • Name and contact information of an appropriate college-level contact person
  • Name and contact information of the research mentor, so that the mentor can be contacted to provide a letter of support
  • Cost estimates for conference attendance and presentation or performance

Please submit only one application for each presentation or performance. If there are multiple undergraduate presenters or performers, please complete only one application (under the name of one of the student presenters) and add the names of co-presenters or co-performers in the area designated on the application for additional participants.

REMINDER: Group presentations and performances should be submitted as one application under the name of one of the presenters or performers with additional students listed in the designated section. These applications will be considered for awards based on the costs for the entire group of students to attend. Group applications should include shared housing and travel costs whenever possible to create economical use of limited funding. The contribution from Undergraduate Education will not exceed the caps referenced above for each travelling student.

Questions about Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Support should be directed to Alan Rieck, associate vice president and associate dean for undergraduate education, at 814-863-1864 or [email protected] .

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February 9, 2024

Purdue Spring Undergraduate Research Conference accepting research talk and poster abstract submissions until March 1

Undergraduate students have until March 1 to submit their abstracts to present a research talk or poster on their research or creative endeavors during the 2024 Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference .

The spring Undergraduate Research Conference is a hybrid event showcasing undergraduate research, with students delivering presentations from April 9-16. Undergraduate researchers and scholars from all disciplines are encouraged to participate in this formally judged event. Prizes will be awarded from each of the sponsoring academic units.

Conference details include:

  • An in-person poster symposium on April 9 in the Purdue Memorial Union’s North and South Ballrooms with sessions from 9-10 a.m., 10:30-11:30 a.m., noon to 1 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m.
  • In-person research talks from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 11 in Stewart Center, Room 214.
  • Virtual presentations from April 9-16 available on the conference website.

Faculty, staff and graduate students interested in judging the posters and research talks during the in-person and/or virtual events can register on the conference’s judging information link . Training will be available for those who would like to attend. Individuals who want to volunteer to work the conference day-of activities instead of judging can sign up on the volunteer webpage .

The process of disseminating research results, gaining valuable feedback from peers and professors, and networking with other participants is a vital step in the learning process of engaging in a research experience.

The Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference is organized by the Office of Undergraduate Research with representatives from units on the undergraduate research planning committee.

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Poster Presentations

  • Students presenting posters must print their posters and bring them to the conference ready to display. UCUR will not  print posters for students.
  • Poster dimensions: up to 40" tall x 46" wide.
  • Posters should not be thicker than standard poster weight (no foam core backing).
  • Poster hanging materials (T-pins) will be provided.
  • Posters must be readable from three feet away.
  • Presenters must be available to discuss their poster during the   entire   session.
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  • student name
  • research advisor name

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Oral Presentations

  • Students presenting oral presentations must bring them to the conference ready to present on a USB drive. UCUR will not preload presentations for students.
  • Presentations will be scheduled into 15 minute blocks: 2 minutes intro/prep, 10 minutes presentation, 3 minutes Q&A.   Note:   To stay on schedule presentations will not be allowed to go over their allotted time.
  • Presentations should include an introduction and use layman terms as opposed to academic jargon.
  • Visual aids may be used, if appropriate.
  • Projectors and PC's are provided.
  • All students must bring a USB flash drive containing their presentation.
  • Ensure beforehand that your presentation will display properly on both Mac and PC.
  • If you wish to use your own computer, you must provide your own adapter.

Rapid Fire Podium Session

A new format option for this year’s UCUR conference is the Rapid-Fire Podium Presentation. Think of this as the elevator pitch of your research project. Focusing on the main points and getting rid of all the fluff. It will move quickly, and you will only need to prepare a few slides and remarks for this presentation session. The Rapid-fire podium will give each presenter just 5 minutes to present the entirety of their research project. At the end of the presentation there will be a Q and A for 5 minutes. The information you provide attendees during your presentation is very important. Consider ending on a conclusion slide that gives your audience a take-home message. Irrespective of how complex your research is, you can do this in the allotted time. At most, the audience will take away 2 or 3 points from your presentation. This format allows a lot of good research with maximum educational value to be included in this year's scientific program. Moreover, it means less work for you. If you maybe don’t feel comfortable with the former 10- or 15-minute presentation time, consider this new session for a shorter faster paced presentation style.

Thematic Poster Session

A different spin on the traditional poster session is the thematic poster session. In these sessions, participants will be grouped in a room with a handful of other students with similar focused research. All researchers in the session will have their posters on display for attendees. The session will begin with a 20-minute viewing-only time when posters can be viewed throughout the room (typically about eight posters). Once this initial viewing window has been completed, the session will proceed with each presenting author will be given a turn to give a 5-minute synopsis of their poster. After they finish, the moderator of the room will lead out on a 5-to-10-minute Q and A/discussion of the poster. This process will be repeated for each of the posters in the session. The room will be set up with posters circling a set of chairs in the middle of the room, to allow for the viewing of the posters as well as to be able to sit during the poster presentations and discussions. This session will allow students to not just stand by their poster but also have an opportunity to quickly talk about their research. The goal of this session is to stimulate good discussions of similar research projects.

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In-person poster sessions april 9 | pmu ballrooms | 9-10am, 10:30-11:30am, 12-1pm, & 1:30-2:30pm, in-person research talks april 11 | stew 214 | 9am-5pm, literature, linguistics, languages, & culture (lllc) colloquium april 11 | stew 218 | 9am-5pm, virtual presentations april 9-16 | conference website.

The Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference is the largest showcase of undergraduate research. This judged event highlights the scholarly work and creative endeavors undergraduate students have been engaged in through oral or poster presentations.

Why should I participate in Purdue's undergraduate research conferences?

Being a part of what makes Purdue excellent prepares you for future experiences where you will need to present and apply your work. Being directly involved in the process of discovery, along with the feedback from judges and other student participants during the conference will prove invaluable in your efforts to present your work in the future.

The undergraduate research conferences, such as the spring conference, are open to the public and showcase the research of Purdue undergraduate students. Additionally, during the spring conference, faculty members from your particular college will be judging your oral presentation or poster.

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The following is a sampling of the dozens of conferences open to undergraduates. Check with your department and professors for more opportunities.

  • If you are seeking funding to present your research at a conference, see the research presentation awards page .
  • If you are interested in publishing your research with your mentor's approval, contact the Journal of Undergraduate Research through Campus Community Connections .

Lists of conferences compiled by other universities

  • University of Chicago  (National and international presentation opportunities.)

University of Rochester Undergraduate Research Exposition : The Undergraduate Research Exposition is a College-wide event in which University of Rochester students at all levels and in all areas of study are invited to present their investigative and creative work.

  • Butler University Undergraduate Research Conference : Butler University's Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) provides hundreds of presenters from around the country an opportunity to showcase their research and creative endeavors.
  • The Global Undergraduate Research Awards : Submit a course paper to one of 25 categories in this international competition to see your work recognized by an international program, judged by professional academics from the world's top universities, and represented as part of a network of fellow undergraduates delivering top research in your chosen field. Awardees will present at the Global Undergraduate Summit in Dublin, Ireland.

National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) : The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) promotes undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity in all fields of study. The annual conference gives undergraduate scholars in all fields and from all types of institutions of higher learning a forum to share the results of their work through posters, presentations, performances, and works of art.

The National Collegiate Research Conference (NCRC) at Harvard :  The National Collegiate Research Conference (NCRC) is a platform for undergraduates from across the nation to share their interest in research. The Harvard College Undergraduate Research Association (HCURA) strongly believes that student researchers have the ability to make meaningful and significant contributions in all fields of study and to the greater body of world research knowledge.

  • Stanford Undergraduate Research Association Conference (SRC) : Since its inception in 2014, the Stanford Research Conference has served as a multidisciplinary forum where undergraduates from around the world can present their work, connect with researchers inside and outside their fields of interest, and hear from distinguished researchers from a variety of disciplines. SRC's mission is to facilitate exchanges of knowledge that drive intellectual engagement in every field of study, from the humanities and social sciences to the natural sciences, medicine, engineering, and beyond. Student presenters participate in a three-day immersion in workshops, research presentations, and other professional development programming with Stanford faculty and students.

Texas Tech Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) : The URC is one of the largest interdisciplinary undergraduate research conferences in the nation. More than 300 students share their knowledge and ingenuity through poster and oral presentations, artistic performances, and visual art exhibits. URC presenters and performers represent a broad range of fields, including startups, the humanities, performing arts, biological and chemical sciences, social sciences, and physical sciences.

  • Humanities Education and Research Association (HERA) Conference : The mission of the HERA organization is to promote the worldwide study, teaching and understanding of the humanities across a range of disciplines. Awards available for undergraduate presenters.

National Undergraduate Literature Conference (NULC) : Each year, nearly 200 undergraduate writers and poets head to Weber State University to present their work and learn from some of the most important writers in contemporary literature.

Undergraduate Conference in Medieval and Early Modern Studies : Students from fields such as art history, English, history, music, philosophy, religion, and languages present fifteen minute oral presentations. Groups of students can also present forty-five minute musical or dramatic presentations.

Undergraduate Research Conference in German Studies : G ives students the opportunity to present their research in all German-related fields, including but not limited to the study of German literature, film and culture, art history, music, philosophy, history and politics.

World Congress of Philosophy : The World Congress of Philosophy is a global meeting of philosophers held every five years. The purpose of these events is to contribute to the development of professional relations between philosophers of all countries, promote philosophical education, and contribute to the impact of philosophical knowledge on global problems.

  • American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting : APHA is the largest and most influential annual gathering of public health professionals, bringing nearly 13,000 people together to experience robust scientific programming, networking, social events and more.

Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Convention : ABCT highlights advances in research, clinical practice, and training that feature strategies for strengthening the impact of evidence-based psychological treatments through increasing their reach and improving their effectiveness.

L. Starling Reid Psychology Research Conference at the University of Virginia : Highlights outstanding empirical research conducted by undergraduate scholars in psychological theory.

Linguistics Society of America (LSA) Annual Meeting : Opportunity to share research, network, and socialize with colleagues from academia, industry and government. The Annual Meeting includes a number of activities geared to professional development for linguists at all stages of their careers, and contains many programs and events of interest to students, who make up one third of attendees.

Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference (PURC) at UCLA : PURC has the objective of creating opportunities for undergraduate research assistants to develop their presentation skills and share their research efforts with their peers and colleagues. Students present their research as posters or paper talks during a day-long event.

Self-Determination Theory Conference : Since the 1st International Conference on Self-Determination Theory, held in 1999 at the University of Rochester, the conference has been instituted as a regular event every three years. It presents an opportunity to meet with others who share similar research interests, to discuss and extend research based on feedback received from SDT experts, and to build relationships that will facilitate future research.

Society of Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) Annual Meeting : The Society for Personality and Social Psychology’s Annual Convention is the premier international event for more than 3500 social and personality psychologists. Attendees from academia, non-profit, government, and private sectors present and discuss research, network and collaborate on projects, and pursue professional development while advancing science and pedagogy in the field.

Undergraduate Research Conference on the European Union : The primary purpose of this conference is to enhance undergraduate training in and knowledge of the European Union and US-European relations. In addition, the aim of the conference is to allow students with expertise in different areas to interact with each other as well as with faculty, foster inter-campus cooperation, and recognize the excellent work achieved by students.

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Meeting : Every year, thousands of leading scientists, engineers, educators, policymakers, and journalists gather from around the world to discuss recent developments in science and technology. The meeting includes symposia, career development workshops, an international Exhibit Hall, poster sessions, Family Science Days, and more.

American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting : As  the largest gathering of Earth and space scientists in the world, AGU Fall Meetings aim to bring a diverse and relevant set of topics to help move Earth and space science forward.

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Annual Student Conference : The Annual Student Conference is four days of career information, social events, competitions, and fun. Student engineers from more than 150 schools celebrate the Chemical Engineering profession, along with young professional members, AIChE leaders, and industry professionals from numerous engineering specialties.

Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Conference : The annual Biomedical Engineering Society Meeting hosts more than 2,000 leading scientific presentations, a Career Fair, robust exhibit hall and sessions of networking and career development for biomedical engineers and bioengineers.

Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) : The Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) is one of the largest communities of underrepresented minorities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Students attend this conference to present their research, enhance professional development skills, explore graduate schools, and network.

Grace Hopper Celebration : The Grace Hopper Celebration is the world's largest gathering of women technologists. It is produced by AnitaB.org and presented in partnership with the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).

Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium : The Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium (GCURS) is hosted by Rice University in Houston, Texas. GCURS provides current undergraduates the opportunity to present their original STEM research discoveries to scholars from around the world.

IEEE MIT Undergraduate Research Technology Conference : The IEEE MIT Undergraduate Research Technology Conference (URTC) brings together undergraduates from around the world to present, discuss, and develop solutions to advance technology for humanity. Students may publish papers of their school projects, research, innovations, or case studies. Conference attendees will attend a rich program with keynote speeches and technical talks featuring renowned speakers, a student design competition, and networking events.

Rochester Symposium for Physics Students (RSPS) : This northeast regional undergraduate research conference is held each year, typically in the latter half of the spring semester. Hosted on the campus of the University of Rochester since 1981, the symposium is hosted at other regional colleges every third year (as of 2006). At RSPS, research projects have been presented in talks by undergraduates representing regional institutions.

SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference : The largest multidisciplinary and multicultural STEM diversity event in the country, the SACNAS conference is a three-day gathering which serves to equip, empower, and energize participants for their academic and professional paths in STEM.

Society for Neuroscience (SfN) : As t he largest gathering of neuroscientists in the world, m ore than 30,000 neuroscientists, clinicians, and advocates attend the SfN meeting each year.

Student Research Presentation Opportunities with Sigma Xi : Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, offers opportunities for outstanding undergraduate students to share their research through both traditional poster presentations and virtual multimedia presentations. Presentations are evaluated by career researchers to provide invaluable feedback for students. Awards are presented for outstanding research.

Young Mathematicians Conference (YMC) at the Ohio State University : Accepted students (typically around 65) are invited with support to the conference during a weekend at the Department of Mathematics of the Ohio State University. In addition to student and plenary presenters, the YMC  includes a Graduate School Orientation event in which representatives from various PhD programs from around the country provide information and insights about a graduate career in mathematics.

Undergraduate Conference Presentation Fund

Description.

The Undergraduate Research Center (URC) supports faculty-mentored undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity. We encourage undergraduates to pursue scholarly and creative projects and to present their results at regional and national professional meetings or conferences.

Support is available from the URC to help undergraduate students subsidize the cost of participating in professional meetings or conferences. This support could help  alleviate registration costs (both virtual and in-person) , travel expenses, lodging, and food.

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted in the fall and spring terms. The faculty endorsement and application both need to be completed by the deadlines below.

  • Fall Semester: October 15, 2023
  • Spring Semester: March 15, 2024

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered:

  • Must be a full-time undergraduate student in good academic standing. Cannot receive funding for a conference/meeting that takes place after graduation
  • Must be presenting your research as first or second author (first or second named author on the research abstract) at a professional conference or meeting
  • Must be attending the conference or meeting during the academic year in which you apply. Apply in the fall semester for conferences held August 15 through January 15. Apply in the spring semester for conferences held January 16 through August 14.
  • Group/team applications are not accepted. You must apply as an individual and clearly state your contribution to the project

Presentation Format

You may present a paper, poster, performance, film screening, or exhibit a work or group of works - whatever is customary in your discipline. Presentations can be either in-person or virtual. 

Funding Details 

Funding is dependent on the number of applicants and funds available but will not be more than $300, except in unusual circumstances. In most cases this will not cover all of your travel expenses. You are encouraged to seek funding from other sources to supplement your award (departments, your college, discipline-specific organizations, the Council on Undergraduate Research, etc.)

Application Details

Part 1: Student Application

Students may earn conference presentation assistance from our office only once during their undergraduate careers at Binghamton University. Students are encouraged to submit their application before attending the conference but we will consider applications submitted after the conference depending on available funds and on evidence of conference attendance through through conference receipts. Students can access the application here. 

Have the following information available:

  • Mentor contact info
  • You will need the email or letter of confirmation of your acceptance to be a participant in the program
  • Complete budget (transportation, lodging, meals, registration, other) and receipts for a conference that has already taken place
  • Conference information (name, location, dates, webpage)
  • Presentation information (title and abstract).

You will also need to tell us how you will disseminate what you learned from this experience (e.g. presentation to biology club, community performance, presenting at the Research Days Poster Session, etc.).

Part 2: Faculty Endorsement

Faculty support of your application is critical. Your faculty mentor should complete their endorsement of your application on this form by the award deadline. Faculty may endorse ONLY 3 students each grant cycle (fall, spring). It is imperative that you speak with your faculty mentor early in the semester to discuss this opportunity.

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Undergraduate conference presentation awards, awards to support presenting undergraduate research or creative work at a conference.

Presenting research at a professional conference can be an incredibly rewarding and empowering experience for a student, but it can be challenging to fund. The Center for Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry can provide undergraduates within the College of Arts and Sciences support.

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Undergraduates within the College of Arts and Sciences can receive support through CURCI

A CAS undergraduate student can receive support if they are presenting at a conference. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. Funding availability is limited, so students are encouraged to apply as early as they can.

For eligibility information and application, please visit  myGU .

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Undergraduate researchers gain presentation experience at regional chemical society conference.

David H. Magers, professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at MC, said undergraduate students attending the SURC 2024 will present research

David H. Magers was in graduate school before he was asked by his research director to present an original research project.

Not having had the opportunity to do so as an undergraduate student made the prospect of defending his work in front of his peers, friends, and faculty members a bit petrifying.

“The ability to share information with someone else is a valuable skill,” said Magers, a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Mississippi College. “That’s true whether you’re in graduate school, medical school, an industry, or a career.”

Magers is particularly adept at communicating scientific concepts with others, a skill that led to his receiving the Mississippi Chemist of the Year Award by the Mississippi Section of the American Chemical Society in 2003 and MC’s Distinguished Professor of the Year Award in 2005, Chemistry Alumnus of the Year Award in 2011, and the Carol C. West Faculty Advocate Award in 2018. He also received the 2024 Contribution to Science Award from the Mississippi Academy of Sciences.

Alongside his son, Brandon Magers, Professor and Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Physics and Faculty Fellow of Instructional Technology at Belhaven University, Magers is seeking to revive an event that helps cultivate that skill in undergraduate students.

Undergraduate researchers from Louisiana to Florida will present their original work, hear from one of the nation’s leading scientists, and interact with chemistry faculty from graduate programs throughout the Southeast during a regional conference at Mississippi College.

The 53rd American Chemical Society Southeast Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC 2024), jointly sponsored by Mississippi College, Belhaven University, and the Mississippi Local Section of the ACS, is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 16-17, in Anderson Hall in the B.C. Rogers Student Center.

Participants representing small, private colleges to large public universities will meet to present original research during a conference that had been an annual event until the COVID-19 pandemic suspended it after the February 2020 gathering.

“These students will be presenting research that possibly no one in the world has ever done before,” David Magers said. “To be an undergraduate student and to be able to say, ‘I am the expert on this project,’ is impressive.

“I can’t tell you how many of my students have had success in graduate school because of the experience they had in presenting research as undergraduates.”

“Students who do research have better success post-graduation in general,” Brandon Magers said. “It looks good on a resume, but it also gets them excited about their research. They do better research after they’ve had a good experience at a conference.”

SURC 2024 is geared toward these undergraduate chemistry researchers. The program is scheduled to include student oral presentations, poster sessions, a graduate school and career fair, dinner, and a social event.

Angela K. Wilson, the John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives in the Michigan State University College of Natural Sciences, and Director of the MSU Center for Quantum Computing, Science, and Engineering, will deliver the keynote address.

Mississippi College students like Gabrielle Winters and Ryleigh Borbash are savoring the opportunity to hear from Wilson and defend their research during the conference.

“This conference will allow students like me to disseminate information, reinforce our knowledge, hear from someone else, and network,” said Winters, a junior biology/pre-med major from Kosciusko. “A big aspect of research is collaboration, and the progression of research involves utilizing past work and findings.”

Winters said she is excited to present her project, “Conventional Strain Energy and Hyperconjugation in Cyclopropylborane and Fluoro and Chloro Derivatives.”

“Strain energy levels have an assumed inverse proportionality to molecular stability,” she said. “With cyclopropylborane, because of the empty p orbital exhibited by boron, there is hyperconjugation with the nearby C-C sigma bonds of the ring. This hyperconjugation leads to lowered strain energy and increased molecular stability.

“We hypothesized a similar effect with substituting one of the boryl group’s hydrogens for an electronegative atom. In this project, we investigate to determine the effects of chlorine or fluorine on molecular stability.”

Borbash is using a quicker and more efficient process to calculate the enthalpies of formation of  molecules in her project, “Enthalpies of Formation of Quinoline Derivatives by Homodesmotic Reactions.”

“Using homodesmotic reactions, we have been able to calculate enthalpies well within chemical accuracy,” said Borbash, a senior from Hattiesburg pursuing a double major in biology and chemistry medical sciences. “These conferences allow undergraduate students to learn about current scientific research first-hand.

“We are opened to the world of science and the ability to show our contributions while still receiving guidance from our mentors.”

Several MC  undergraduate research students – more than 20, in fact – are scheduled to present at the conference. Most are student members of the Mississippi ACS chapter, and all  of MC’s chemistry faculty are ACS members in good standing.

The Magers have known the keynote speaker – a theoretical chemist like them – for many years. Wilson earned her B.S. in chemistry at Eastern Washington University, obtained her Ph.D. in chemical physics from the University of Minnesota, and was a postdoctoral fellow in theoretical physical chemistry at the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

She joined the University of North Texas faculty in 2000 and became a Regents Professor, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty, and head of UNT’s Office of Faculty Success. She was also founder and director of the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling.

President of the American Chemical Society in 2022, Wilson also served as division director of the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Division of Chemistry. She is a Fellow of the ACS, the American Physical Society, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Recipient of the Francis P. Garvan-John M. Olin Medal, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry Distinguished Woman in Chemistry Award, and the 2023 AWIS Zenith Award, she is a member of the Iota Sigma Pi National Honorary. In 2018, she was inducted into the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame and is a national associate of the U.S. National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine.

President of the IUPAC’s Division of Physical and Biophysical Chemistry, chair of the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s Chemistry Section, and vice president of QuSTEAM, she has served as editor of “Computational and Theoretical Chemistry” and six books, including “Pioneers of Quantum Chemistry.” Her physical chemistry research spans quantum mechanical and quantum dynamical method development, transition metal and heavy element chemistry, drug discovery, environmental chemistry, catalysis, thermodynamics, and sustainability. Her computational chemistry methodologies are used worldwide.

“Her presentation should be a mix of her scientific work and her career in science,” David Magers said. “She’s well respected, and her name has helped elevate this conference.”

Hosting a regional meeting for one of the nation’s largest scientific societies brings no small amount of prestige to Mississippi College and Belhaven University – two small, private Christian colleges in the heart of the Deep South.

“It shows that both MC and Belhaven have strong undergraduate chemistry departments and that we are big supporters of undergraduate research,” Brandon Magers said.

“I’ve been involved with SURC for many years,” David Magers said. “We’re big proponents of undergraduate research. Even the ‘big schools’ listen to us, and we are factors in undergraduate research decisions in the Southeast.”

Winters said being able to share her knowledge about her research project with scientific leaders throughout the Southeast right here in Clinton is invaluable.

“Presenting allows us to strengthen one of our most important skills: communication,” she said. “I am looking forward to meeting other students from all over the Southeast and seeing their research projects.

“No matter what field we go into, our ability to further the conversation on research will lead to advances in that area,” she said.

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