A conference for students run by students

The Undergraduate Research Conference was created for students by students to give UI's undergraduates a low-risk space to learn about undergraduate research.  Students gather for a two hour conference (with food!) to hear from a faculty speaker, learn about what undergraduate research is, and find out how to get involved.  This year's conference will be geared toward first and second year students (though all years are welcome!) who are interested in research involvement.

2024 Undergraduate Research Conference

Saturday, October 5th
Becker Communication Studies Building
10:00am - Noon

Check-In and resource tables will be from 9:30 am-10:00am with a keynote speaker presenting at 10:00am. There will be three different workshops sessions this year, topics will include: 

• How to Get Involved in Research
• Summer Opportunities/REU 
• Humanities Research
• Grad School/Careers in Research
• Research Funding
• Resume/CV Workshop