2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium

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Undergraduate Research Symposium

During the Undergraduate Research Symposium, students from all disciplines, majors, and colleges come together on campus to share the projects and interests they’re passionate about.

Students will present research, creative projects, data stories, works-in-progress, etc. in a variety of formats and media. We hope you’ll join us!

Francesca Fontana, 2025 URS Keynote Speaker headshot. She is a young woman with dark brown hair.

Meet our 2025 Keynote Speaker: Francesca Fontana

Francesca Fontana, a 2017 Clark Honors College and School of Journalism and Communications Honors Program graduate, is an award-winning reporter and writer for the Wall Street Journal based in New York.  Her forthcoming book "The Family Snitch: A Daughter's Memoir of Truth and Lies" was born out her CHC Thesis research which was presented at the 2017 Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Learn More about Francesca Fontana 

Solmaz Mohammadzadeh Kive

Interested in Participating?

The following guides and resources are available to those who would like to participate in the Undergraduate Research Symposium. 

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Timeline 

  • February 26, 2025

    “Unlock Your Research Potential: Symposium Prep Workshop”

    6:30 pm Diamond Lake Room EMU 119  
    Join ASURE (Affiliated Students for Undergraduate Research Engagement) to discover everything you need to know about the upcoming Undergraduate Research Symposium! Learn how to prepare, present, and maximize this exciting opportunity to showcase your research.

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    April 8, 2025

    "Crafting and Developing an Abstract, Project Summary or Artist Statement"

    6:30 pm McKenzie 240A
    This workshop will help you craft compelling abstracts, artist overview, project summaries. Learn key tips and strategies to effectively communicate your research or creative work in a concise paragraph (1500 characters). Don't miss out on this valuable prep session!

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    April 24, 2025

    "Creating An Impactful Poster for Your Research"

    5:00 pm UO Libraries DreamLab
    Ready to make your research stand out? Join ASURE for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to design a visually captivating, easy-to-read posters that will “wow” at the Symposium. Get the inside scoop on layout, visuals, and details to include to make your ideas shine.

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    May 6, 2025

    "Ready, Set, Present! Your Ultimate Symposium Prep Workshop (ASURE + OURJ)"

    6:00 pm Straub 251
    This workshop is your go-to-guide to refine your research presentation, boost your confidence, and deliver a clear, impactful presentation at the symposium.

     

     

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    May 22, 2025

    Undergraduate Research Symposium

    Gather and celebrate undergraduate research. The symposium showcases the scholarly work of undergraduate students from all disciplines. Attend presentation sessions, look at research posters, present your work, and celebrate undergraduate research and creative works at the symposium on May 22.

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Agenda

May 22, 2025

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Time

Event

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Concurrent Oral Presentation Session 1 at the Erb Memorial Union

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Works-in-Progress Session 1: Culture, Society & Politics at Price Science Commons VizLab

10:40 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.

Works-in-Progress Session 2: Human Experience at Price Science Commons VizLab

10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Concurrent Oral Presentation Session 2 at Erb Memorial Union

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Keynote Reception – Opening Remarks by Provost Chris Long, Presentation of Faculty Research Mentor Awards and Keynote Speaker at Erb Memorial Union Redwood Auditorium

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Concurrent Oral Presentation Session 3 at Erb Memorial Union

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Works-in-Progress Session 3: Science at Price Science Commons VizLab

2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Music Performances and Presentations at Collier House

3:15 p.m.  - 4:45 p.m.

Concurrent Oral Presentation Session 4 at Erb Memorial Union

4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Poster Session at Erb Memorial Union Ballroom Area

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Asian Studies Event at Erb Memorial Union

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 pm

Original Student Films Screening at Erb Memorial Union Redwood Auditorium

All remote presentation videos will be available on the Symposium YouTube channel as an ongoing digital exhibit of undergraduate research and creative work.

Presentation Formats
 

Mason Vaughn Brown Oral Presentation
Presenters choosing the oral presentation format will feature 3-5 presentation, grouped by academic discipline or interdisciplinary theme based on abstract submissions. Each presentation is allotted 12-15 minutes, within a 90-minute session offering dynamic mix of research topics and engaging discussions.
Ashish Sathya presenting poster research
The poster session is a popular format for presenting research at academic symposia. Researchers create visual displays of their work, combining text, graphs, tables, images, and citations to present key findings in an engaging and concise way. It's a great opportunity to showcase your work visually while engaging in a meaningful conversation with your peers, faculty, attendees. 
Works in Progress Lightning Rounds
Just starting your research or still refining your project? This 5-7 minute "lighting round" gives you the chance to present your progress, methods, or data in a relaxed, supportive environment. It's the perfect opportunity to practice presenting your ideas, enhance your research skills- while focusing on the journey. Works in Progress sessions are held in Price Science Library's Vizlab.
Trisha Young and her quilt research project
Presenters may exhibit art and conduct live performances, including creative works of all media. Past presenters have read poetry, shown photography, exhibited sculptures, and performed choreography, among other media and genres.  There is also a dedicated film screening session to showcase short films or excerpts from films. The symposium is eager to work with emerging creatives to showcase their Creative Works.

Interested in Volunteering?

The role of the volunteer plays an integral role in building a supportive and successful environment for our student researchers, and we rely on the support of faculty, staff, graduate students, and alumni to ensure that the Symposium runs smoothly for our presenters and attendees. If you are interested in volunteering, you can review our open volunteer positions and available time slots using the volunteer sign-up button below. Please complete our brief sign up form no later than Monday, May 1st. We hope you will join us in putting together an exciting and safe event!

Volunteer Sign-Up