2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium

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Undergraduate Research Symposium

May 7, 2026

 Symposium Event Program

 

Participation Info   |   Presentation Types   |   Timeline   |   Agenda   |   Volunteer     

Join us at the Undergraduate Research Symposium where presenters from all majors, academic disciplines and colleges come together to showcase their research, creative projects, works-in-progress, original films, and experiential learning opportunities.Explore diverse ideas presented in variety of formats. We look forward to seeing you there!

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. 

Visit the Participation Form Preview Page

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Presentation Formats
 

Violet Ashley at Young Diplomat's Forum Brussels
Career Insights and Experience Presentation
Share your experience (5 - 10 minutes) from a career-related opportunity (internship, conference, experiential learning, study abroad, etc), and how it helped you grow professionally. Highlight what you learned with tips and takeaways for other students.
Trisha Young and her quilt research project
Creative Work and Film Screening Presentations
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.
Mason Vaughn Brown Oral Presentation
Oral Presentations
Presenters choosing the oral presentation format will feature 3-5 presentations, 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
Poster Presentations
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
Works in Progress
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.

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Timeline 

  • January 5, 2026

    Participation form opens

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    March, 2026

    ASURE Preparatory Workshops

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    April 6, 2026

    Participation form closes

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    May 7, 2026

    Undergraduate Research Symposium

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General Agenda

Stay tuned - the 2026 schedule will be posted closer to the event.

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 at Price Science Commons VizLab

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

Works-in-Progress Session 2 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 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 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.

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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 Wednesday, April 16th. We hope you will join us in putting together an exciting and safe event!

Volunteer Sign-Up

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