36th-URC-Creative Activities Conference_April 25-26, 2025

Conference

About the conference  

Save the date for 2025 conference

Poster presentations: 1-5 p.m. Friday, April 25
University Credit Union Center, UC Davis
Arts and design exhibit: 1-5 p.m. Friday, April 25
University Credit Union Center, UC Davis
Oral presentations: 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26
Wellman Hall, UC Davis  

Each year, UC Davis undergraduates in all academic fields are invited to submit an abstract and register to participate in the Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference. Research projects must be conducted under the supervision of a faculty member or professional at UC Davis. The conference is designed to acquaint undergraduate students with the process and academic rigors of presenting research in a scholarly manner and in an affirming environment. 

The conference is free and open to the public.  

The Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference is organized by a campus-wide committee and sponsored by the Undergraduate Research Center, with support from Undergraduate Education, Student Affairs, Global Affairs and University Library.

Abstract Submission:

Abstract Submission Opens:  January 8, 2025
Abstract Submission Deadline:  February 19, 2025 

Eligibility: 
  • UC Davis undergraduate students conducting research from any academic field under the guidance of a UC Davis faculty member. It is the student's UC Davis Faculty Sponsor who will approve or reject the abstract so share your desire to present with your faculty sponsor (primary investigator, faculty mentor) before you begin submission process!
  • UC Davis undergraduate students who participate in research at a National Lab (Los Alamos, Bodega Bay, Lawrence Livermore) under faculty guidance.
  • UC Davis undergraduate students who participate in research at another campus
    (e.g. summer research programs) under faculty guidance. However, they must also receive a UC Davis faculty member's approval to be a conference presenter. Contact the URC for more information:  urc@ucdavis.edu
  • Recent UC Davis graduates (Fall 2024 or Winter 2025 graduates) as long as they have not started post-baccalaureate study and the research they present was conducted during the current academic year, while an undergraduate student, under the supervision of a UC Davis faculty member.

Presentation Formats:

Only one abstract can be submitted and only one presentation format can be selected.   We are not able to accommodate more than one presentation per presenter.  We recommend discussing with your faculty sponsor for a recommendation of which format would be best for your presentation.

Poster: Each presenter will be assigned a time slot and section of board to display a poster with their research, scholarship or creative activity. During the poster session, the presenter will stand next to their poster and engage with attendees by presenting their research and project details and answering questions about their project. Each poster session will last approximately 60 minutes. Poster sessions will take place on Friday afternoon, April 25, 2025.

Important Notice About Poster Spots for the 2025 Conference

The 2025 URSCA Conference will feature 500 poster spots, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Students whose abstracts are approved earliest will have priority in selecting their preferred presentation type.  If poster spots are no longer available, students can participate in the oral sessions on Saturday, ensuring all approved participants have the opportunity to showcase their work.

We recommend submitting your abstract as early as possible to secure your spot.

Arts and Design Exhibit: Presenters will have the opportunity to present their art and/or design projects. These exhibits can be visual or interactive art including paintings and sculptures, or can be design projects including fashion design or displaying a prototype. Presenters will stand next to their art and design exhibits and interact with the audience attending the session. The art and design exhibits will remain set up for the entire conference time on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Oral Presentations: Presenters will have a total of 15 minutes (including any Q and A) to present their research, scholarship or creative activities. Oral presentations are typically presented using PowerPoint or similar software. Oral presentations take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025.  Orals presentations are held in Wellman Hall in the afternoon.

Team Presentations: In recognition that research can be a collaborative process, students undertaking research as part of a team may co-present Poster presentations or Art and Design Presentations.  

Each presenter must complete their own separate registration using the online registration form by the deadline and obtain the faculty member's approval.  The registration form provides fields for each presenter to enter their co-presenters names and emails. 

 

2024 Program and Abstract Book (PDF)