Conference to host over 1,200 student research presentations April 13-17

The Purdue Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) and sponsoring academic units are hosting the 2026 Spring Undergraduate Research Conference. This year, the conference will include posters, research talks, demonstrations and virtual presentations representing all academic colleges and schools with over 1,200 presentations. The abstract book and presentation schedules are now available. The Purdue OUR is seeking faculty, staff, postdocs and graduate students to help evaluate presentations as judges, especially for posters. The Purdue and greater community are invited to celebrate the accomplishments of undergraduate researchers showcasing work across all disciplines and attending multiple events throughout the week:

• Poster symposium April 14 in the Purdue Memorial Union’s North and South Ballrooms with sessions from 9-10 a.m., 10:30-11:30 a.m., noon-1 p.m., 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.
• Research talks April 16 in Stewart Room 202, 206, 214 and 218 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Virtual presentations from April 13-17 are available on the conference website.

For more information about the Spring Undergraduate Research Conference or the Office of Undergraduate Research, click here.