Judges sought for Spring Undergraduate Research Conference; presentation schedule available

The Purdue Office of Undergraduate Research and sponsoring academic units are seeking faculty, staff, postdoctoral researchers and graduate students to help evaluate poster, spoken and virtual presentations for the Purdue Spring Undergraduate Research Conference.

This year the hybrid spring conference will include nearly 700 posters and research talks representing all academic colleges and schools, with many student presenters planning to present in person. The abstract booklet and presentation schedules are now available. There are many opportunities for judging: 

• In-person poster symposium: April 9 sessions at 9-10 a.m., 10:30-11:30 a.m., noon- 1 p.m., and 1:30-2:30 p.m; Purdue Memorial Union’s North and South Ballrooms
• In-person research talks: April 11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Stewart Center, Room 214
• Virtual presentations: April 9-12; on the conference website

To register as a judge for the symposium, please complete the registration form on the Judging Information website as soon as possible. The Office of Undergraduate Research will offer $20 gift cards for judges who register to receive judging assignments and submit six or more completed evaluations. More information and times will be given after sign-up.

The conference will showcase the research of undergraduate students and is open to the public. Prizes will be awarded from each academic unit participating.

For more information about the Spring Undergraduate Research Conference or the Office of Undergraduate Research, visit www.purdue.edu/undergrad-research.