Presentation Opportunities

Communicating your research is an important step in the process, and there are many ways to share your findings and receive valuable feedback. Here are some opportunities to present your work:

Student Achievement Week

Held at the end of each spring quarter, the campus aims to recognize outstanding undergraduate student achievement.

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Annual Undergraduate Research Poster Symposiums

Hosted by the Physical & Biological Sciences Division and Baskin School of Engineering.

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Corporate Sponsored Senior Projects Program

A chance to present projects sponsored by companies.

Conferences

Many conferences welcome undergraduate presenters. Talk to your mentor to find the best fit for you. Some examples include:

Specialized Conferences

UC Berkeley Interdisciplinary Research Conference (BIRC)

Focused on research in neuroscience, cognitive science, linguistics, psychology, anthropology, integrative biology and/or education.

SACNAS National Conference

Fostering the success of Hispanic/Chicano and Native American scientists.

Spartan Psychological Association Research Conference (SPARC)

Focused on psychological research or related fields.

Stanford Undergraduate Psychology Conference (SUPC):

Focused on research from psychology students.

Communicating Your Research

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Poster Presentations

Check out videos and tips on how to create effective academic posters.

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Writing Scientific Papers

Learn about the process of writing for academic journals. Many journals accept undergraduate work—ask your mentor for suggestions.