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Poster Presentations: 1-5 p.m. Friday, April 25 University Credit Union Center, UC Davis Arts and Design Exhibit: 1-5 p.m. Friday, April 25 University Credit Union Center, UC Davis Oral Presentations: 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26 Wellman Hall, UC Davis  

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.

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Undergraduate research on the global stage

The international conference of undergraduate research.

The International Conference of Undergraduate Research (ICUR) is an annual  interdisciplinary  academic conference that showcases the best in undergraduate research from around the world through our network of participating institutions.

Our next annual icur event will take place in 2025., this icur portal is set up to provide you with information and support throughout your icur journey. visit our icur 2024 page for specific information about the 2024 event; look through our faqs to find answers to your questions; and check out our extensive resources which take you all the way from abstract submission to presenting at the conference., visit the about page for more details., join the icur community at, instagram.com/icurstudents, facebook.com/icurstudents, twitter.com/icurstudents.

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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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Monday, June 16 – Wednesday, June 18, 2025 – Onsite in Grand Rapids, MI Tuesday, June 24 – Wednesday, June 25, 2024 – Online

What is ConnectUR?

The annual ConnectUR conference will provide a forum around undergraduate research where on-site and online attendees can draw on knowledge exchange, scholarship of teaching and learning, group discussion, tangible and scalable practices, and community building to expand their efforts.

The 2024 conference theme was Undergraduate Research: What’s Next? The conference focused on revealing what is on the horizon for students, faculty, and institutions in undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative inquiry. Attendees gained insights on how undergraduate research has, could, or will become a tool for future exploration.

Who Should Come? 

This conference is open to all individuals who are committed to or interested in undergraduate research and its impact on participants. This includes faculty, mentors, administrators, VPAAs, deans, directors, and many more.

Registration Rates

Faculty pricing.

On-site workshops will be available for purchase at $75 each.

Student Pricing (undergraduate, graduate, postdoc)

ConnectUR 2024 took place in June. Conference attendees can access the ConnectUR Event Community through September 21 for event information, presentation materials, and more.

Special Thanks to ConnectUR 2024 Sponsors

If you have additional questions about this event, please email  [email protected] .

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Presentation Opportunities

From a local symposium to a national conference to submitting your research online, there are so many ways to present your research. If you have to present as an ending requirement for one of the research programs on campus, see the options below to find the best fit for you and your project.

+ Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium

The Undergraduate Symposium is an annual poster fair in the Spring that gives all undergraduate researchers a chance to share their research, scholarly and creative projects with the University community.

+ Fall Virtual Undergraduate Research Symposium

The Fall Virtual Undergraduate Research Symposium is an opportunity for undergraduate researchers to share their research, scholarly and creative projects virtually with the University community.

+ Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium

The Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium is a summer poster fair that gives all undergraduate researchers a chance to share their research, scholarly and creative projects with the University community.  Information on the Summer 2024 Symposium is below:

Register for the morning session (Humanities, life sciences) or afternoon (Physical Science, Engineering) based on your discipline.  

+ University of Minnesota Duluth Showcase

There are two University of Minnesota - Duluth Showcases each year which provide an opportunity for U of MN students to present their research results. These take place in November and April on the UMD campus. Students from other campuses are welcome to present there as well.

+ U of M Digital Conservancy

The University of Minnesota’s Digital Conservancy (UDC) provides a permanent and searchable home for your research paper or poster. Hosted by the U of M libraries, this option for presentation is available year-round.

UDC Website

+ MURAJ Research Journal

The Minnesota Undergraduate Research & Academic Journal is an academic journal dedicated to the academic research of undergraduate students. It is a student-run publication that strives toward a diverse representation of work from all subjects and fields.

Students are encouraged to submit research in a variety of formats and platforms, whether it be by text, photo, or video. As the University’s first undergraduate research journal, MURAJ aims to stay committed to its values of diversity and broad scope by publishing work from all areas of research and from students in all ranges of their undergraduate career.

MURAJ Website

+ Other Presentation Opportunities

There are also a number of other ways you can get credit for presenting your research. From presenting to a class to being published in a journal, see a list we've put together of ideas.

• Johns Hopkins University’s first annual Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium
• Harvard University's National Collegiate Research Conference (NCRC), Deadline December 1, 2021

+ Pathways Showcase

The Pathways to Graduate School: Summer Research Program students present their findings at the Summer Undergraduate Research Showcase in early August.  This is a research fair that gives Pathways scholars and other undergraduates from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities a chance to share their research, scholarly and creative projects with the University community.

Applications to present at the Summer Symposium typically open in July.  

View the 2020 Virtual Showcase

+ National Conference on Undergraduate Research

NCUR is an annual spring conference open to undergraduates in any field that is held at a different institution each year. Options include oral and poster presentations as well as options for performance.

NCUR Website

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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH WEEK 2025

UCLA ranks among the top research universities in the world, and undergraduate research and creative inquiry are key components of the Bruin experience. Undergraduate Research Week celebrates the innovative work of students across campus who are performing research and creative inquiry in all disciplines.

Undergraduate Research Week is a week-long celebration of undergraduate research and creative inquiry at UCLA. Students from all disciplines gather to share their innovative and impactful work with the UCLA community at events such as the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase. Now in its eleventh year, Undergraduate Research Week is UCLA’s largest undergraduate conference.

Undergraduate Research Week 2025 will be held May 19-23, 2025.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH & CREATIVITY SHOWCASE

The Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase is UCLA’s premier undergraduate research symposium. Over one thousand students will gather virtually during Undergraduate Research Week to share their work on student-initiated and faculty-led research and creative projects in livestreamed panels in May 2024 and as recorded presentations and multimedia throughout the week.

DEAN’S PRIZE

The Dean’s Prize for Excellence in Research and Creative Inquiry is awarded for outstanding presentations at the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase. Seniors who are conducting life science, physical science, or engineering research may submit a supplemental application to be judged by UCLA faculty members. This award identifies students who exemplify excellence in presentation of their faculty-mentored research. Award winners are recognized at the Undergraduate Research Week Awards Ceremony .

For more information and for a list of recent winners, visit the Undergraduate Research Week website .

FACULTY MENTOR AWARD

The Undergraduate Research Week Faculty Mentor Award honors the considerable dedication of UCLA faculty who consistently and enthusiastically serve as effective mentors to undergraduate students involved in research and creative projects. Students are encouraged to nominate any UCLA faculty member who has supported their professional development through a mutually trusting and respectful relationship. Award recipients will be recognized at the Undergraduate Research Week Awards Ceremony .

For more information, visit the Undergraduate Research Week website.

To enhance student engagement and prepare students to present their projects, the Undergraduate Research Center – Sciences will host several workshops leading up to the Undergraduate Research and Creativity Showcase. These workshops are specifically designed for students presenting life science, physical science, and engineering research projects. Visit the Events page to register for an upcoming workshop.

WRITING AN ABSTRACT

Our Graduate Student Mentors will show you how to effectively summarize your research by writing an abstract. These workshops are designed for students conducting research in the life sciences, physical sciences, and engineering, and will prepare attendees to submit an abstract for the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase and other conferences.

ABSTRACT FEEDBACK SESSIONS

Bring a printout of your abstract draft and meet one-on-one with one of our Graduate Student Mentors to get personalized feedback. These feedback sessions are designed for students conducting research in the life sciences, physical sciences, and engineering, and will prepare attendees to submit an abstract for the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase and other conferences. Feedback sessions will be held in-person from April 3-13, 2023. These sessions will be drop-in and first come, first served; no advance registration is required.

PRESENTING YOUR RESEARCH

Our Graduate Student Mentors will show you how to translate your research project into an accessible presentation. These workshops are designed for students conducting research in the life sciences, physical sciences, and engineering, and will prepare attendees for presenting a virtual or prerecorded presentation at the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase.

VIDEO TUTORIALS

Making Effective Bar Graphs

Making Effective Pie Charts

Preparing for your Presentation (coming soon!)

What to Expect at Research Poster Day

Ten Simple Rules for Better Figures (PLOS)

How to give a dynamic scientific presentation (Elsevier)

Powerpoint template for virtual presentations

Powerpoint template for making a 42″ x 42″ poster

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2024 Fall Undergraduate Research Expo

In-person poster sessions, november 19 | pmu south ballroom | 9-10am, 10:30-11:30am, 12-1pm, & 1:30-2:30pm, in-person research talks, november 20 | stew 214 | 9am-5pm, virtual presentations, november 19-26 | expo website, applications will open in early september. abstracts will be due october 17, 2024 at 11:59pm..

The hybrid Purdue Fall Undergraduate Research Expo is an opportunity for undergraduate researchers to showcase the scholarly work and creative endeavors they have been engaged in through poster presentations or research talks!

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 Fall Expo, are open to the public and showcase the research of Purdue undergraduate students.

Enter your research poster, talk, or virtual presentation and win awards!

The Purdue Fall Undergraduate Research Expo is judged where top students can receive awards. The following units have provided award funds for this event:

School-related Awards:   College of Agriculture • College of Education • College of Engineering • College of Health and Human Sciences • College of Liberal Arts •  College of Pharmacy • College of Science • John Martinson Honors College • Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business • Purdue Polytechnic Institute

STEM Project Awards:  The Purdue Chapter of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society

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College of Agriculture • College of Education • College of Engineering • College of Health and Human Sciences • College of Liberal Arts •  College of Pharmacy • College of Science • John Martinson Honors College • Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business • Office of Undergraduate Research • Purdue Libraries & School of Information Studies • Purdue Polytechnic Institute 

Other Opportunities to Showcase Your Work

Communicating research through presentations and publications is an important part of the research process. Several options are available to students for showcasing and publishing their work and the Fall Undergraduate Research Expo is one of them. The OUR also hosts a hands-on event, Celebrate Purdue's Thinkers, Creators, and Experimenters , where students bring in their project in some form for the audience to engage with it. Several undergraduate research programs and academic units also have symposiums/poster sessions throughout the year.

For those students who are willing to invest more effort, the Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research (JPUR)  and the Purdue Journal of Service-Learning (PJSL)  hold the option of experiencing the scholarly publishing process and its benefits. These are  multi-disciplinary Open Access journal available in print and online dedicated to students who conduct projects. The PJSL focuses on projects with strong service-learning and academic civic engagement aspects. Click “Get Published” for more information.

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Presenting your research at a conference.

By Elisa Shaholli, Peer Research Ambassador

1. Writing a Draft and Getting to Know It

This summer I presented at the International Association for the Study of Irish Literatures (IASIL) Conference in Limerick, Ireland. My research was done through an independent study in the English department with Dr. Mary Burke and focused on Roma and Irish Traveller communities.

My first draft was over 12,000 words and submitted for my independent study.

It’s important to realize, though, that although every conference varies, very rarely are presenters allotted enough time to be able to present that length of information. For my conference, presenters were given around 20 minutes each to present, so I had to think to myself:

• What are my main points?
• What are a few findings that I really want to highlight from my research and share with others?
• Which select topics can I choose from the many in my full paper, and address in greater depth during the conference?
• What would be most interesting for audiences to hear?
• What information do I think I’d be remiss to not talk about during the conference?

After considering these questions, I created a document that condensed my initial draft to around 2,000 words, which enabled me to present in less than 20 minutes.

What helped with writing this draft was speaking it out loud. Reading in our heads and presenting orally are two different phenomena. What sounds great on paper sometimes can make for convoluted or overly complex speech. I practiced my draft aloud to myself numerous times, thinking in the perspective of an audience member and what sounded best and what needed to be changed.

2. Wait! But How Do I Even Find a Conference?

If you have research you’ve developed from an independent study or the Office of Undergraduate Research’s lengthy list of research opportunities, you may be reading this post and wondering how one goes about finding conferences to begin with.

I highly recommend reaching out to faculty members at UConn within your department or area of study for suggestions. As faculty, research is an integral aspect of their careers and professors can point you to events they have previously attended, heard about, or that they know are upcoming, including those affiliated with professional organizations in which they are members.

You can also find conferences through online searches, and double check them with faculty members you are working with. Colleges around the world host events for scholars and faculty to present at and finding university-affiliated conferences are good outlets to check out.

Unfortunately, there are conferences hosted worldwide that are not legitimate, so checking in with resources at UConn such as the Office of Undergraduate Research and faculty will help with finding the outlets right for you.

3. Practice, Practice, Practice

After having a draft developed that can fit in the allotted time you have as a presenter, I highly recommend checking in with your faculty mentor and acquiring their feedback.

Usually, as a presenter, alongside verbally sharing your work, you might also be sharing a visual, such as a PowerPoint or a poster. At my conference, all presenters had PowerPoint slide decks in addition to verbally reading a more detailed draft.

For visual presentations, keep accessibility in mind. Try to make the visual medium that: visual. Having pictures or videos to illustrate points you are speaking about paints clearer pictures in an audience member’s head and can also make your talk more attention-grabbing. If words will be added in your visuals, try to utilize bullet points and split long paragraphs into multiple slides.

Since my conference was the first I ever presented at, I felt nervous as to how my presentation itself would go. I didn’t want to sound nervous, even though I was feeling just that.

To prevent this, I would stand in front of a mirror and practice my speech from start to finish, over and over again. The repetition made me feel more comfortable with my speech and made it so that my presentation felt less like a foreign task and more like second nature. This also helped in realizing what parts of my presentation needed to be further developed or changed.

The way to become comfortable in the uncomfortable– here speaking at a conference in a country I’d never been to in front of people with years more of research experience than I had– was putting myself in mock situations such as the one I’d be inserting myself in.

Practicing repeatedly made it so that when it was actually time to present at the conference, even though it was my first experience, it didn’t feel that way, since I’d gone through my presentation by myself so many times already.

4. Have Fun!

Most importantly, remember to have fun and enjoy the process– the ups, downs, nerves, and all. Everything gets better with time and experience, and you’ll never have that ‘first’ conference or ‘second’ conference again.

If you do jumble any information or stumble over any words, remember that you are human. Keep going and live in the moment as much as you can. You’ll surely wish to relive the experience once it is over. I know I do!

Elisa is a senior majoring in English and Economics. Click here to learn more about Elisa.

The IAFOR Undergraduate Research Symposium

IAFOR Undergraduate Research Symposium

The IAFOR Undergraduate Research Symposium (IURS)

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The IAFOR Undergraduate Research Symposium (IURS), previously the Asian Undergraduate Research Symposium (AURS), provides students with a motivating and thought-provoking opportunity to present their research. IURS takes place in a supportive and collegial environment at one of IAFOR’s renowned international conferences where students can network with other undergraduates and academics from around the world. Find out how your participation in the symposium can aid you in your career.

The two-day symposium allows participants to join other engaged undergraduate students from across the globe. This international and interdisciplinary course aims to enhance their oral communication skills through a series of challenging and exciting seminars and activities. All fields of study are welcome.

• Present their research project to like-minded peers, academics, and professionals
• Learn from feedback and advice
• Develop their presentation skills
• Broaden their professional network and forge new friendships

2024/25 Schedule

Day 1: is held online and focuses on shaping and presenting ideas – how to formulate thoughts, structure presentations in ways that are engaging and easy to understand, and communicate intentions with maximum clarity and impact.

Day 2 is held during an IAFOR conference and focuses on the hard skills that allow students to operate as an effective communicator during presentations. These techniques are invaluable in academic, business and everyday contexts, and will allow students to convey their ideas in ways that will leave strong impressions on their audience.

Participants will receive a Certificate of Presentation after the Symposium. Facilitators : Professor Grant Black, Dr Joseph Haldane, Dr Melina Neophytou, Mr Apipol Sae-Tung Language Requirement : The symposium will be conducted in English. Participants should have an Intermediate to Advanced EFL/ESL proficiency level.

Requirements: - Participants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate programme (student ID is required) - Participants must have an accepted submission to the symposium - Participants must pay the registration fee - Participants are required to join both days of the symposium - Participants are expected to participate and present in English. Participants should have an intermediate to advanced EFL/ESL proficiency level.

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Professor Grant Black is a professor in the Faculty of Commerce at Chuo University, Tokyo, Japan, where he has taught Global Skills and Global Issues since 2013. Grant is engaged in diverse roles as a global manager, systems builder, executive leader and university professor. His research and teaching areas include global management skills, intercultural intelligence (CQ) and organisational management. He also has taught Japanese Management Theory at J. F. Oberlin University (Japan), and a continuing education course in the Foundations of Japanese Zen Buddhism at Temple University Japan. Previously, he was Chair of the English Section at the Center for Education of Global Communication at the University of Tsukuba where he served in a six-year post in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a BA Highest Honors in Religious Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara; an MA in Japanese Buddhist Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles; and a Doctor of Social Science (DSocSci) from the Department of Management in the School of Business at the University of Leicester. Dr Black is a Chartered Manager (CMgr), the highest status that can be achieved in the management profession in the UK. In 2018, he was elected a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (FCMI) and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). Grant is President of Black Inc. Consulting (Japan), a Tokyo-based firm specialising in international and intercultural project management, communication projects, and executive leadership and training. He is the director of the Nippon Academic Management Institute (NAMI) and the author of Education Reform Policy at a Japanese Super Global University: Policy Translation, Migration and Mutation (Routledge, 2022). He serves as a Vice-President for the International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

Professor Grant Black is a Vice-President (at large) of IAFOR. He is a member of the Business & Economics section of the International Academic Advisory Board.

Joseph Haldane is the Chairman and CEO of IAFOR. He is responsible for devising strategy, setting policies, forging institutional partnerships, implementing projects, and overseeing the organisation’s business and academic operations, including research, publications and events.

Dr Haldane holds a PhD from the University of London in 19th-century French Studies, and has had full-time faculty positions at the University of Paris XII Paris-Est Créteil (France), Sciences Po Paris (France), and Nagoya University of Commerce and Business (Japan), as well as visiting positions at the French Press Institute in the University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas (France), The School of Journalism at Sciences Po Paris (France), and the School of Journalism at Moscow State University (Russia).

Dr Haldane’s current research concentrates on post-war and contemporary politics and international affairs, and since 2015 he has been a Guest Professor at The Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP) at Osaka University, where he teaches on the postgraduate Global Governance Course, and Co-Director of the OSIPP-IAFOR Research Centre , an interdisciplinary think tank situated within Osaka University.

A Member of the World Economic Forum’s Expert Network for Global Governance, Dr Haldane is also a Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Philology at the University of Belgrade (Serbia), a Visiting Professor at the School of Business at Doshisha University (Japan), and a Member of the International Advisory Council of the Department of Educational Foundations at the College of Education of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (USA).

From 2012 to 2014, Dr Haldane served as Treasurer of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (Chubu Region) and he is currently a Trustee of the HOPE International Development Agency (Japan). He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society in 2012, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in 2015.

Dr Melina Neophytou is an Academic Coordinator at IAFOR, working closely with academics, keynote speakers, and IAFOR partners to shape academic discussions within the Forum. Her work involves bringing conference programmes together, refining scholarship programmes, and building an interdisciplinary and international community throughout IAFOR’s network. She currently leads various projects within IAFOR, such as the Forum discussion sessions and the authorship of Conference Reports. Her latest role at IAFOR is facilitating the IAFOR Undergraduate Research Symposium (IURS).

Born in Germany and raised in Cyprus, Dr Neophytou holds a PhD in International Development from Nagoya University, Japan. She received an MA in International Development from Nagoya University, majoring in Governance & Law with a minor in Rural Development, and a BA from the University of Cyprus in European Studies. She specialised in political sociology, the welfare state, and contentious politics throughout her academic career, expanding from local contexts in Thailand and Cyprus to theory and practices of regionalisation. Her research has now shifted to the Japanese welfare state, family values within Japanese society, and their relationship to family policies. She is interested in state-society relations by uncovering how informal social ideas and contention influence formal social policy.

Apipol Sae-Tung is an Academic Coordinator at IAFOR, where he contributes to the development and execution of academic-related content and activities. He works closely with the Forum’s partner institutions and mediates conference reports and roundtable discussions for the Forum’s international conference programme. He recently began facilitating the IAFOR Undergraduate Research Symposium (IURS).

Mr Sae-Tung began his career as a Program Coordinator for the Faculty of Political Science at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. He was awarded the Japanese Government’s MEXT Research Scholarship and is currently pursuing a PhD at the Graduate School of International Development, Nagoya University, Japan. His research focuses on government and policy analysis, particularly on authoritarian regimes. He currently takes part in research projects on international student education in Thailand, Southeast Asian politics, Japan-Asia digital economy, and AI-language model training.

Mr Sae-Tung holds an MA in International Relations and Diplomacy from Thammasat University, where he studied foreign policy analysis and Thailand-China relations. He also holds a BA in History from the same institution, with a focus on modern Western and Southeast Asian comparative history and historiography.

Mr Sae-Tung has interned for the United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD) in Japan, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Thailand. Mr Sae-Tung served on the Lifelong Learning Team while with UNESCO, working specifically on projects enhancing education access through online platforms among Thai NEET individuals and supporting Myanmar migrant children in providing shelters and access to proper education along the Thai-Myanmar border.

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UndergraduateResearch at FIU (URFIU) is open to ALL undergraduate students at FIU. It is the largest multi-disciplinary research conference at FIU. The conference will feature poster presentations by top student and faculty researchers at FIU. The conference will also provide access to potential industry and graduate school recruiters from around the country. Students can submit an abstract by clicking on "Abstract Portal" on the home page. All guests can register by clicking on "Register."

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in this event or to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA) at 305-348-2785 or  [email protected] . All request for ADA accommodations or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to CRCA at least two weeks prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.

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URFIU 2025 is scheduled for April 1, 2025 in Eastern Standard Time (EST) at the FIU Graham Center. The abstract deadline is March 1, 2025.

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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  
• Midstates Consortium for Math and Science Symposium
• Midwest Regional SACNAS Symposium
• 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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How To Make an Oral Presentation of Your Research

You’ve been working on your research for months, and now that it’s finished, or almost there, you need to make an oral presentation. Perhaps you are applying to attend the ACC Meeting of the Minds undergraduate research conference. Maybe you would like to participate in the Undergraduate Research Symposium in the spring semester here at UVA. Here are some tips to help you bring order to the ideas swirling in your head—and communicate the key points about your research to an audience.

Timing. Find out how long your talk should be. As you decide what to present, keep in mind that a ten-minute talk is very different from a 45-minute lecture. If you only have ten minutes, you’ll need to focus on the most important points. With more time, you’ll still need to focus on those points, but you’ll be able to present additional supporting detail. Time yourself giving your talk, and make cuts if you need to. It is fine to end a bit early. Going overtime shows your lack of preparation.

Audience. Find out what sort of audience will listen to your talk. Specialists in your field will bring a different sort of understanding to your presentation from a general audience; you may be able to use certain technical terms without defining them, but always beware of jargon and acronyms. With a general audience, you need to ask yourself what educated people not in your field will know, define any terms that may be unfamiliar to them, and make an effort to explain the significance of your research in terms the listeners are likely to understand.

Content. Students often think they need to explain every single thing they know or be perceived as knowing too little. This is not true. Giving a talk is a great opportunity to think about the big picture rather than focusing on details. This can be hard if you are immersed in the specifics of your project.

Step back for a moment to before you became the expert on your particular topic. What piqued your interest? Why did you start asking the questions you asked? Now step into the future. When you look back on this research, what will you remember as the most interesting or compelling thing you learned? Were there surprises?

Now you are ready to ask yourself: What are the points I want to convey? What do I want the audience to learn? When audience members remember my talk the following day, what main point do I want them to remember?

• introduce yourself;
• present your research question and why it matters;
• describe how you conducted your research,
• explain what you found out and what it means; and
• conclude with a summary of your main points.

Depending on your topic, you may need to provide background information so that the audience understands the significance of your inquiry. Be judicious in the amount of information you give, and do not let this discussion get you off track. Once you’ve provided sufficient background, bring the focus back to your research by reminding the audience of your research question.

Do not even think of opening PowerPoint until you have organized your ideas and decided on your main points. If you need guidance, see below for a sample oral presentation outline.

PowerPoint. You should treat PowerPoint as a useful tool. You can use it to incorporate images into your presentation , to emphasize important points , and to guide your audience in following your argument . You should not use it for anything else.

This means:

Don’t present too much information on the slides. The audience cannot read a long section of text and simultaneously listen to you speak about it. If you really must provide a long quotation, then highlight the words and phrases you want to emphasize, and read the quote out loud, slowly, so the audience can absorb it.

Do explain to your audience what each chart or graph indicates. Use charts and graphs to convey information clearly, not simply to show that you did the work.

Don’t spend extra time on making a fancy PowerPoint presentation with moving images and graphics unless they are vital for communicating your ideas.

Do be prepared to give your talk even if technology fails. If your charts don’t look quite right on the screen, or you forget your flash drive, or there’s a power outage, or half the audience can’t see the screen, you should still be able to make an effective presentation. (Bring a printout to speak from, just in case any of these disasters befalls you.)

Tone. It is best to approach your prepared talk as a somewhat formal occasion. Treat your audience—and your topic—with respect. Even if you know everyone in the room, introduce yourself. Don’t address audience members as “you guys.” Dress neatly. Most of all, share your enthusiasm for your subject.

Practice speaking slowly and clearly. If you want to emphasize an important point, repeat it. Practice speaking slowly and clearly.

You don’t need to read your talk, and in fact you should avoid doing so. But you should speak it out loud enough times that you know when there are points that tend to trip you up, where you might have a tendency to throw in something new and get off track, and whether some of your transitions are not smooth enough.

And, of course, time yourself. Make cuts if you need to.

Practice again.

Sample Oral Presentation Outline

Introduction Hello, my name is ____.  I am a ___-year student at the University of Virginia majoring in ____.  I’m going to talk to you today about my research on _____. 

Context of research

• I had the opportunity to join Professor ____’s lab, where the research focus is____.
• This is research for my Distinguished Majors thesis….
• I got interested in this area because ….

Research question and significance

• I wanted to find out _______[insert your research question].
• This is an important question because _____. OR This question interested me because ______.

Research methods/design

• I thought the best way to answer this question would be by ______. 
• I chose this method because….

Research activity Here’s what I did:  _______.

Results Here’s what I found out:  ______.

Significance of results/where this research might lead

• This result matters because….
• Now that I’ve learned this, I see that some other questions to ask are….

Conclusion/Summary of main points I set out to answer ______ [research question] by _______ [research methods].  And I discovered that ______ [brief statement of results].  This was interesting because _____ [significance]/This will help us understand ____.<

Acknowledgments

• I am grateful to my advisor, Professor _____, for her guidance.…
• My work was supported by a _____ award.  OR I’d like to thank the ____ Family for their generosity.

Questions I would be happy to take your questions.

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Presentation opportunities.

Below are presentation opportunities available at Ohio State and non-Ohio State conferences focusing on undergraduate research. Speak with your advisor to discover additional opportunities to present your work!

Have you presented your research before at a conference that is not listed below? Please email  [email protected]  with the information of your forum or conference so that we can help spread the word to other students!

UR&CI Presentation Opportunities

Our office offers a variety of different presentation opportunities for students of all majors and programs. To learn more, visit our Events and Awards section.

Ohio State Presentation Opportunities

• CFAES Undergraduate Research Forum  
• Ohio Undergraduate Research, East European, and Eurasian Research Forum  
• EHE Research Forum  
• Engineering Design Showcase  
• Engineering and Architecture Undergraduate Research Forum  
• Lima Undergraduate Research Forum  
• Newark Student Research Forum  
• Pharmacy Research Day  
• College of Medicine Trainee Research Day
• Young Mathematicians Conference  -   Join Discord for News
• Cognitive and Brain Sciences Undergraduate Research Poster Session  
• Plant Sciences Symposium  
• Ohio State Sports Analytics Conference | Sports & Society Initiative 

Non-Ohio State Presentation Opportunities

Many undergraduates present their research at conferences outside of Ohio State. Below is a list of conferences that are hosted throughout the country and the world. The focus of these conferences is undergraduate research and often include a wide variety of disciplines represented. We would also encourage you to speak with your advisor to identify other conferences or meetings you can present at in your specific discipline.

• All Politics is Local Conference  
• Acoustics Virtually Everywhere
• Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students  
• Annual Black Doctoral Network Conference  
• Biological, Engineering, Chemical Undergraduate Research Conference  
• National Conference on Undergraduate Research  
• National Research Conference at Penn
• The Ohio Academy of Science Annual Meeting
• SACNAS – The National Diversity in STEM Conference  
• Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference  

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.

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UCR Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities Symposium

2025 Symposium Dates

Coinciding with National Undergraduate Research Week #URW2025 April 21-23  Oral Presentations April 24-25  Poster Presentations Deadline: February 28, 2025

Abstract Portal coming soon

To celebrate undergraduate research and creative activities across all disciplines at UCR, and provide a positive learning experience for presenters and guests.

Poster and Oral Presentation Guidelines

Research and scholarships are usually presented at either the oral or the poster sessions. Students should consult with the faculty mentor to determine the most appropriate track for presenting their work prior to submission. Undergraduate students should apply to present their research using one of the following tracks: 

• TRACK 1:  POSTER PRESENTATION A poster presentation should concisely communicate research using graphics/images/figures with minimal text.  A  5-7 minute explanation will guide the audience through the research topic, methodology, preliminary/expected results, and conclusion/next steps.
• TRACK 2: EMERGING RESEARCH (ORAL) Emerging research presentations should represent research projects that are not completed but might be of significant interest to the research community. Both conceptually- and empirically-based papers on "work-in-progress" projects would fall into this category.
• TRACK 3: COMPLETED RESEARCH Completed research presentations should represent fully developed empirical research. This track is open to papers based on completed research studies. Students should be able to clearly present their research question, outline the research methodology and assessment, and present clear outcomes.
• TRACK 4: CREATIVE ACTIVITY  Creative activities and performances should represent the final product of scholarly creative activity. These projects could include, but are not limited to, submissions from Dance, Art, Music, Creative Writing, Media and Cultural Studies, and Theatre, Film, and Digital Production. Students should be able to discuss the research/inspiration behind the final product. Performing and visual arts projects may be presented in the traditional oral or poster format, or as exhibits, displays, performances, readings, and viewings.

Prior to submission, students should consult with their faculty mentor to develop a 250-word abstract, which should meet the following formatting requirements:

• Word document (.doc or .docx format)
• Abstract title and student name on the top of the page
• Document size cannot exceed 3 MB
• 12-point Times New Roman font, single spaced
• 1-inch margins on all sides
• Abstract expectations presentation

How to write an abstract workshops:

• In-Person : TBD
• Zoom : TBD  

When uploading your abstract you must follow the format noted below. Abstracts not following this format will not be considered. Top Left:

• Presenter: Name (first, last), Major
• Faculty Mentor: Name (first, last), Department
• Secondary Presenters or Contributing Members: Name(s) (first, last). Please list in the order of contribution.
• Project Title:
• 250-word abstract

Online Presentation Guidelines

Emerging Research presentations are allotted 8-10 minutes to speak about the research or project, followed by a three to five-minute question and answer session facilitated by a faculty moderator.

• Zoom is the platform that will be used for presentations.
• It is encouraged that you rehearse your presentation in front of an audience and ask your practice audience for feedback using Zoom. Speak clearly into the camera, project your voice and make frequent eye contact with the camera. Remember the general outline of your presentation and the logical order of information.
• Make sure that you have a clutter-free background.  A plain wall is ideal.
• Make sure that you are speaking in a quiet, distraction-free space with a strong internet connection.
• Consider using a headset with a microphone to ensure that your voice is clear to the audience.
• If you are speaking from notes, number them so that you will not lose your place. If you are reading, read slowly enough for the audience to understand (at a rate of about two minutes per double-spaced page).
• If you are using PowerPoint, prepare the slides well in advance. Make sure each slide is clear and engaging. Keep text to a minimum in a font that can be seen from several feet away (no smaller than 18).
• A faculty member will moderate your session and will introduce all presenters to the audience, describe your session's topic, keep time, and facilitate the question and answer discussion.
• You must arrive before the beginning of your session, stay for the duration, listen to other panelists' presentations and participate in discussions that follow.
• Check that your PowerPoint presentation uploads correctly, and if you are using web-links they connect, etc.. this will avoid unnecessary delays and stress during your presentation.

General tips on preparing for your presentation for the Symposium:

• Consult with your faculty mentor during the development of your presentation, and get approval on the final product.
• Use the format of your academic discipline - All presentations should have an introduction, address a question or problem, and discuss or analyze the results of their inquiry. Consult with your faculty mentor concerning the proper form for your presentation.
• Make your work as understandable and accessible as possible to a broad academic audience without sacrificing its disciplinary rigor.
• Rehearse your presentation in advance and anticipate possible questions.
• Be comfortable in saying “I don’t know” if you are posed a question that you have not considered.  Jot down the question and consult with your faculty mentor.

During your oral presentation, you will have 15 minutes to speak about your research or project, followed by a three to five-minute question and answer session facilitated by a faculty moderator.

• A faculty member will moderate your oral session and will introduce all presenters to the audience, describe your session's topic, keep time, and facilitate the question and answer discussion.
• Be comfortable in saying “I don’t know” if you are posed a question that you have not considered.&nbsp; Jot down the question and consult with your faculty mentor.

The symposium pleased to host performing and visual arts presentations. This includes music, dance, theater, drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, video, and such presented in the formats of performances, displays, exhibits, viewings, and readings. Students should prepare a 10-minute presentation, which will be followed by a three to five-minute question and answer session facilitated by a faculty moderator.

• Zoom will be the platform used for these presentations.
• 3-minute introduction (what is the topic? How did you create it? What are important elements we should look for?)
• 5-minute short video/presentation highlighting the completed work.
• 2-minute conclusion (what did you learn?  How is this contributing to the discipline?)
• Presenters should consult with faculty mentor if deviation from format is appropriate.
• Make sure that you have a clutter free background.  A plain wall is ideal.
• Make sure that you are speaking in a quiet, distraction free space with strong internet connection.
• Consider using a headset with microphone to ensure that your voice is clear to the audience.
• Test your video upload prior to the presentation.

Poster Elements:

• Place your title at the top of the poster and make sure that the text is at least 2 inches in height.
• Collaborators: presenter name & major, faculty mentor & department, other collaborators & institutional affiliations.
• What is the problem/topic and why is it important?
• Design & Methods
• Results/Discussion
• Conclusions & Implications
• Acknowledgments
• Contact Information

Formatting:

• Do not use more than two fonts; add depth with bold, italic, or different font sizes.
• Recommended poster size should be 3' (height) by 4' (width) (36X48). Posters should not exceed 48X96.
• Suggested typefaces: Times New Roman, Arial, and Garamond.
• The body type for the main sections should be at least  18 point  and should be large enough to read from three feet away. Edit, review, and spell-check all the elements of your poster display.
• Incorporate appropriate graphics in your poster. Label and describe any charts, tables, figures, graphs, or photos that you use and make sure all edges line up evenly.
• It is best to prepare and practice a five-minute summary speech about your project. This is an excellent networking opportunity.  It is important to interact professionally and be prepared to answer questions.  
• It is ok to not know the answer to every question.  Take notes and let the person know that you will follow up with your faculty mentor or will look into the question further. 

Expectations for the Day of Presentation:

• You will be provided instructions on where to hang your poster.
• Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled presentation time.
• Please dress professionally or in business casual.
• You are expected to be present at your assigned poster location for the entire hour.
• Collect your poster by the end of your presentation hour.

2024 UCR Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities Symposium

May 7-10, 2024.

Thank you everyone for a great 2024 symposium! Recorded presentations will be posted soon to our YouTube channel. 

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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.

• Humanities Call for Papers and Conferences :  List compiled by the University of Pennsylvania.
• 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.

• American Historical Association :  The AHA proudly serves thousands of historians, representing all geographical, chronological, and topical specializations and professional settings, and we also welcome anyone interested in history, no matter their educational or professional backgrounds.;  includes regional conferences

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.

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Presenting your research.

The Student Scholar Symposium is a poster-based forum for UCF undergraduate and graduate students to present their research and creative projects to the broader university community. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to present current or recently completed academic projects, showcasing the diversity of topics, approaches, and interests at UCF. Learn more here .

Stay tuned for more info about the 2025 Student Scholar Symposium!

FURC is an annual, multidisciplinary conference open to all undergraduate researchers to present their research in a poster forum. Every year, the conference will be hosted at a different university in the state. In addition to research presentations, there are also exhibitors from graduate programs and other opportunities to expand your research resume. This year’s FURC will take place at the University of South Florida on February 14-15, 2025. Learn more about FURC here .

Registration and travel costs for student accepted to this conference can be covered by the FURC Travel Award. Check back in Fall 2024 to learn about how to apply for the FURC Travel Award.

Students who are awarded the 2025 FURC Travel Award must apply to present at the   UCF Student Scholar Symposium.

NOTE: presenters may receive both the FURC Travel Award and the regular Presentation Travel Award within the same fiscal year.

The Florida Undergraduate Research Association (FURA) hosts an annual advocacy event for undergraduate research in the Florida state capitol building. Students from all disciplines, who have previous poster presentation experience, a passion for undergraduate research’s opportunities, and an interest in advocacy are welcome to apply to serve as one of UCF’s representatives at this event. Learn more here . 

Off Campus Conference Funding

Students traveling to present their work at an in-person meeting may apply for OUR funding up to $500 .

This includes registration fee, lodging costs, flight tickets, or rental car/mileage reimbursement for personal vehicles. Other eligible costs include up to $40 in poster printing costs, per diem for meals ( in keeping with UCF travel policy ) or ground transportation (such as taxi fare or bus passes). 

Students must first seek an allocation from the SGA Conference, Registration and Travel committee. Applications can be submitted through KnightConnect (Forms > Search “CRT”).

IMPORTANT : These funds are disbursed to UCF departments, so we recommend that all students applying for these funds first speak to their faculty mentors and the departmental travel coordinator to learn about the travel process in the department.

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Simply follow the link, then sign on to the platform by clicking on “ University of Central Florida Single Sign On (SSO) “. Then log in with your  NID and NID password . From there, you will be able to access the application as well as the details and requirements.

Please note :

• Students requiring funding for the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC) should use a specific OUR form provided in the Spring semester.
• Students seeking funding for FURLS should apply via Student Government
• Students seeking funding NCUR should follow the regular travel grant  procedures.

Under $100:

UCF Student Government is providing support for students to attend virtual conferences. Students are eligible for individual allocations of $100, and UCF RSOs may apply for allocations up to $1000. Applications can be submitted through KnightConnect (Forms > Search “CRT). Email [email protected] with questions.

More than $100:

Complete the OUR Conference Presentation Travel Award application.

IMPORTANT: These funds are disbursed to UCF departments, so we recommend that all students applying for these funds first speak to their faculty mentors and the departmental travel coordinator to learn about the travel process in the department.

Finding Conferences Outside of UCF

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• WikiCFP : Call For Papers of Conferences, Workshops and Journals

Publishing Your Research

The URJ solicits contributions from undergraduate students in all disciplines. Submissions are double-blind reviewed by faculty members—a process that provides students with a first look at the process of converting research and creative projects into publishable scholarly work. Journal articles are cataloged through EBSCO, which makes the research available to library databases.

The Honors Undergraduate Thesis program guides students through the process of researching, writing, and defending a research thesis in their major or another discipline. These theses are then published online through the UCF Library. View published Honors theses here .

The Florida Undergraduate Research Journal publishes undergraduate research across all disciplines, and across all campuses in Florida. Learn more here . 

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Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference

Thank you for your interest in the 2024 UCLA Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference (PURC)! Apply by February 28, 2024 to present at this year’s conference. This year, PURC will take place on Friday, May 31st, 2024 via Zoom.

Please contact  [email protected]  with any questions. You may also review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page if you have further questions about the conference.

Follow the  PURC Facebook Page  to stay up to date with important dates and reminders!

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.

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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.

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 .

Through intentional engagement and collaboration with the world around us, our students undergo the transformation needed to build a better tomorrow. Please support our students in their transformation by donating today .

Undergraduate Research Conference Presentation Support

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.

Undergraduate Research Conference Presentation Support Form

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.

• Current undergraduate
• 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] .

Effective Communication Strategies for Ph.D. Research Presentations

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Experienced mentors often find that Ph.D. students struggle with tailoring their research presentations to a diverse audience. Deeply immersed in their research, students frequently overestimate audience familiarity with the subject matter. Thomas Stewart , an associate professor of data science and the Ph.D. program director, shares his advice for enhancing clarity and impact for Ph.D. research presentations.

"In my experience, Ph.D. students can struggle with tailoring their presentation to the audience," Stewart says. "They spend so much time in the nitty-gritty details of their work. They struggle to reset their expectations for how much the audience will be familiar with the topic and relevant details." This discrepancy can lead to presentations that are either too detailed or too vague, making it difficult for the audience to grasp the key points. 

The guidance provided to Ph.D. students preparing for research presentations is crucial for ensuring their work is effectively communicated. A poster worksheet (available below), utilized during practice sessions, can serve as a key tool in this preparation. This worksheet, comprising questions related to audience, message, impact, and clarity, is instrumental in honing the students' presentation skills. 

To address this, the message and impact sections of the worksheet are designed to help students focus on what truly matters to the audience. Students may be inclined to present their findings chronologically, detailing each step of their research journey. 

"Because students arrive at their results taking steps A, B, C, D, there is a temptation to present the results as a travel log, saying we did A then B then C, etc.," Stewart explains. "The truth is that the audience doesn’t care about the journey." 

The audience is typically more interested in understanding the main message and the impact of the research. Therefore, students are encouraged to design their posters and presentations with these elements as the focal points. 

The worksheet also includes an exercise in focus. Stewart asks students to go through each section of the poster or paragraph of the talk and to identify how it communicates the main message or impact. "If there isn’t a direct link to the message or impact, I encourage them to delete it. A very common mistake is to cram too much material into too little time or space. It is hard for students to edit in this way, but it is a helpful exercise." 

A peer review session constitutes the second page of the worksheet. "After showing a poster for 15 to 20 seconds, I blank the screen and ask the students to answer the questions on the second page," Stewart says. This exercise simulates the audience's initial reaction, providing valuable feedback on the clarity and effectiveness of the presentation. 

Additionally, students practice delivering a concise two-sentence introduction, prompted by an audience member's inquiry: “Hey, tell me about your poster.” This practice is essential, as students often find themselves unprepared for such impromptu interactions. By rehearsing this introduction and focusing on how the research impacts the audience's life, students can significantly improve their communication skills. 

Stewart recalls a particularly effective introduction honed after many attempts. "My favorite intro after several iterations was from a student who said, 'Hi, my name is Joseph, and I use deep learning to make better bombs.'"

Students frequently inquire about presenting to mixed audiences of experts and the general public. To navigate this challenge, they are advised to use the “to-X-we-did-Y” strategy. 

Stewart shares an example: "To understand the nonlinear relationship between patient age and risk of mortality (X), age was added to the regression model as restricted cubic splines using 5 knots (Y)." This approach involves prefacing technical details with a high-level explanation of their purpose, ensuring that both technical and non-technical audience members remain engaged. 

These structured exercises and strategies help Ph.D. students craft presentations that are not only informative but also engaging and accessible to a diverse audience.

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