The application for the 20th Annual UW Undergraduate Research Symposium is due Monday, February 13th.
The Symposium, which will be held on May 19, 2017 in Mary Gates Hall, is a celebration of undergraduate accomplishments in research, scholarship, and creative expression in all academic disciplines. Students may present their research either in a poster, an oral presentation session, or in a performing arts or visual arts and design session. Last year, over 1,000 students participated in this exciting event.
In order to help prepare for the application process, we have the following sessions scheduled this week.
Abstract Writing Workshops
Thursday, Feb. 9th, 3:30-4:30pm in MGE 171; Friday, Feb. 10th, 12:30-1:30pm in MGE 171
RSVP here for an abstract writing workshop.
Abstract Open House
The Undergraduate Research Program and the UW Society of Chicanos and Native Americans in Sciences (SACNAS) is co-hosting an Abstract Open House open to students interested in getting feedback on their abstracts. This is a great opportunity for students interested in applying to the Symposium or upcoming conferences to get one on one feedback from graduate students, Undergraduate Research Leaders, and URP Staff. Food provided by UW SACNAS!
Stop by anytime between 4:30-6:00pm at the HUB 145 on Wednesday, February 8th Please let us know you will stop by: RSVP here.
URP Drop-In Hours
In addition to scheduled sessions, please feel free to stop by 171 MGH for URP Drop-in hours to see an adviser for feedback on your abstract or if you have questions:
Wednesdays, 2:00-4:00pm; Thursdays, 10:00am-12:00pm
Not yet involved in research? Volunteer at the Symposium or stop by on the day of the event to learn about the research UW undergrads are conducting, from projects in synthetic chemistry to new ideas in dance.
