Undergraduate Research Conference

Held each April, the Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) is a campus-wide celebration of MCLA students’ scholarship and creativity. Part of the college’s Undergraduate Research Programs, the conference welcomes research and creative work from all disciplines, presented through posters, oral presentations, or performances.

Working closely with faculty sponsors, students share their work with peers, faculty, staff, and community members—highlighting the value of hands-on learning in a liberal arts education. These experiences help prepare students for graduate study and future careers. The conference also features a keynote address by a recent MCLA alumnus, offering insight into life after college and the lasting impact of undergraduate research.

The 25th annual undergraduate research conference 

Date: April 22, 2027
Time: Full schedule with details in March 
Location: Bowman Hall 2nd Floor, Amsler Campus Center Gym
Keynote Speaker: TBA

Part of the Undergraduate Research Program, the URC highlights MCLA's commitment to nurturing a dynamic culture of research: inquiry, exploration, and mentorship and we encourage you to explore the many ways MCLA students are making an impact in their disciplines and communities.

Presentation Guidelines: Students will be contacted with details once their abstract has been approved.  Papers and Creative writing presentations will be limited to either 15 or 20 minutes, including Q&A, depending on the session. We ask that posters are displayed in the gym in the morning and remain up throughout the day.  Students presenting posters will be asked to be present for Q&A about their poster during the poster session. Time limits on performances will vary based on the performance. Visual Artwork will remain on display through the conference. The length of presentations in special sessions will vary, depending on the number of presenters, and you will work with the faculty organizing the session to determine the length of time for each presentation. 

Contact

Justin Golub

Chair of Undergraduate Research

j.golub@mcla.edu