Undergraduate Research Symposium

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16th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium

April 22nd, 2023, in the Lowman Student Center Orange Ballroom & CHSS

"The intricate path to discovery begins with research."

Mission Statement

The URS was conceived of and is hosted by the Honors College Student Ambassadors, who believe in the importance of sharing undergraduate research in a multi-disciplinary environment. It was created to:

  • Provide a forum for students to present their research to faculty and other students
  • Give students the opportunity to practice public speaking to prepare for future conferences
  • Give students the chance to network with other students and faculty
  • Help students grow as emerging professionals in their fields of study

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URS Event Information

To achieve these ends, the URS is a congenial, positive, professional environment, and faculty volunteers serve as moderators to provide informal yet constructive feedback to everyone who presents.

The Undergraduate Research Symposium is held at the Sam Houston State University campus in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences building and in the newly-renovated Lowman Student Center. The conference will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with lunch being served at noon. 

Please plan to stay for the whole conference: Symposia are not organized (and in this case, paid for) so that you can present your work and leave; they are intended to foster collegiality and to promote the exchange of ideas. Plan to attend other sessions and visit the posters during our poster session. Join us for lunch; it’s FREE!

Remember to invite your faculty advisor, family, and friends. They can join us for FREE but must register so we can account for their event materials and meals.

URS Informational Sessions

Come find out more about the Undergraduate Research Symposium during these wonderful virtual co-chair-led sessions!

We will be discussing not only when and where the URS will be, but also details about how to present, what your abstract should look like and we will give more information about the three SCHOLARSHIPS offered.

This is also a great time to bring up any questions you may have!

URS Workshop & Practice Session Dates

URS Info Session  March 1, 2023 Wednesday 3:30-4:30 p.m. ABIV 201D
URS Info Session March 2, 2023 Thursday 3:30-4:30 p.m. ABIV 201D
URS Info Session/Abstract Workshop March 8, 2023 Wednesday 3:30-4:30 p.m. ABIV 201D
URS Info Session/Abstract Workshop March 9, 2023 Thursday 3:30-4:30 p.m. ABIV 201D

Please check this page for any updates or contact us at urs@shsu.edu

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The Elliott T. Bowers Honors College

Academic Building IV Suite 202 | Box 2479 | Huntsville, Texas 77341-2479

Phone: (936) 294.1477 | Email: honors@shsu.edu