Annual Events

Student presenting poster

Undergraduate Research Festivals

FURF and SURF

The Office of Undergraduate Research's Fall and Spring Undergraduate Research Festivals are held in celebration of undergraduate researchers' contributions to research, scholarly, and creative work at the University of Iowa.

Quick Pitch

Quick Pitch Challenge

The Quick Pitch Challenge (QPC) is a communication competition that challenges undergraduate students to present their research or creative work to a general audience in three minutes. Participants from all majors and areas of study are invited to showcase their work on campus.

Ambassadors' photo at the Undergraduate Research Conference

Undergraduate Research Conference

 

The Undergraduate Research Conference was created for students by students to give UI's undergraduates a space to learn about undergraduate research.  Students gather for a conference to hear from a faculty speaker, learn about what undergraduate research is, and find out how to get involved.

Research in the Capitol 2024

Research in the Capitol

Each year, students from each university bring research posters to display at Iowa's Statehouse. This event also allows students to practice discussing their work with officials, outlining the community/global impact, educational benefits, and importance of their research.