Undergraduate Research Forum

Technology & Science Undergraduate Research Forum

The Technology & Science Undergraduate Research Forum is held each spring in the Welch Hall Grand Concourse. Hundreds of individual and team research presentations are showcased, including innovative student work from the Freshman Research Initiative and Inventors Program.

For UT Faculty, Post-docs, Graduate Student Researchers, and Staff:

Be a forum judge or a member of the awards committee. Each year, we ask faculty, post-docs, graduate student researchers, staff, and industry and alumni partners to evaluate students’ posters. In addition, we are looking for researchers to serve on the awards committee to help decide the winners of over $12K in student awards. 

For Industry Partners:

Interested in engaging as an industry partner? Reach out to Maggie Rigney to learn more!

Email Maggie

For Students:

More information and registration can be found on the Technology & Science Undergraduate Research Forum website. Questions? Email our team. 

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Doing research at UT as an undergrad was exciting but intimidating. I had no previous experience in performing wet- and dry-lab techniques, crafting scientific conclusions or presenting findings. When my research lab offered me the chance to participate in the URF, I hesitantly agreed as I was not confident in my ability to present our research. However, preparing for the presentation with my lab mates and research supervisor slowly grew my confidence. Reflecting on my URF experience, I realized it laid the foundation of how I approach presenting research today. The environment during the forum was filled with curiosity. Fellow students and faculty were encouraging and excited to listen to our research process. Through the Forum, I saw the CNS community for what it is – a community where science is celebrated by collaborations that foster meaningful connections.”

Mandy Yuan

B.S.A. Chemistry, B.S. Public Health ’24