Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium
Abstract Book with Schedule
Poster Sessions
July 30, 2026 | PMU Ballrooms | 10:30-11:30am, 12-1pm, & 1:30-2:30pm
Research Talks
July 30, 2026 | Grissom Hall | 10am-4pm
Virtual Presentations
July 27-July 31, 2026 | Symposium Website
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The Purdue Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium is an opportunity for undergraduate researchers to showcase the scholarly work and creative endeavors they have been engaged in through research talks, posters, or virtual presentations.
Any Purdue student may present during the Symposium with any mentor. Non-Purdue students working with a Purdue-affiliated research program or mentor can present.
Why should I participate in Purdue's undergraduate research conferences?
Being directly involved in the process of discovery is a great experience and provides many skills that will support your future success. Continuing the research process and presenting your work will prove invaluable in your efforts to present your work in the future at future conferences, with potential employers, and with potential graduate school programs.
The undergraduate research conferences, including the Summer Symposium, are open to the public and showcase the research of Purdue undergraduate students. Additionally, the Summer Symposium is a great opportunity to present your work in a low-stakes, non-judged environment if you plan to present during the Fall Expo, Spring Conference, or at your own institution's research presentation day.
If you are a student who needs disability-related support or accommodations to fully participate in this event, please contact the Disability Resource Center at drc@purdue.edu. If you are a faculty or staff member, please contact the OUR at OURevents@purdue.edu. Some accommodations may take additional time to arrange, so reaching out in advance is strongly encouraged.
Other Opportunities to Showcase Your Work
Communicating research through presentations and publications is an important part of the research process. Several options are available to students to showcase and publish their work including the Fall Expo, the Spring Conference, a hands-on event called Celebrate Purdue's Thinkers, Creators, and Experimenters, and the Undergraduate Research Pitch Competition. Several undergraduate research programs and academic units also have symposiums/poster sessions throughout the year.
For those students who are willing to invest more effort, the Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research (JPUR) and the Purdue Journal of Service-Learning (PJSL) hold the option of experiencing the scholarly publishing process and its benefits. These