Supporting bold hearts and brilliant minds since 2006!
Welcome to UCR’s annual Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities Symposium! Since our inception in 2006, we have been committed to providing a platform welcoming undergraduate students from all disciplines to share their research and creative activities with the UCR community and beyond. Students present their work in a variety of ways, like oral presentations, poster sessions, art exhibits, performances, and electronic media. The symposium empowers undergraduate students to become leaders, engaged global citizens, and lifelong learners.
The symposium hosts presentations from students across all UCR colleges, including:
- College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS)
- College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (CNAS)
- Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE)
- School of Business (SOB)
- School of Education (SOE)
- School of Medicine (SOM)
- School of Public Policy (SPP)
As part of the Division of Undergraduate Education, the symposium is an innovative opportunity for transformative student success. Through collaboration with our students, campus, and community, we remain at the forefront of innovation and creativity to enable students to reach their highest potential.
2026 Symposium Dates
Coinciding with National Undergraduate Research Week #URW2026
April 20-23 Oral Presentations
April 24 Poster Presentations
Upcoming Events
With thanks and appreciation to the following members of the Symposium Faculty Advisory Board Undergraduate Research Council, and the Division of Undergraduate Education Team:
Symposium Planning Committee
- Carrie Cruce, University Library
- Dr. Alejandra Dubcovsky, History
- Israel Fletes, XCITE
- Genesis Gonzalez, Undergraduate Education
- Dr. Kritika Gupta, Health & Wellness
- Gladis Herrera-Berkowitz, Center for Undergraduate Research & Engaged Learning
- Dr. Yasemin Irepoglu Carreras, Political Science
- Dr. Jennifer Kavetsky, Center for Undergraduate Research & Engaged Learning
- Dr. Robert McKee, Bioengineering
- Dr. Bella Merlin, Theatre, Film, & Digital Production
- Mona Nelson, Undergraduate Education
- Dr. Sean O'Leary, Biochemistry
- Dr. Raymund Papica, University Writing Program
- Larry Rodriguez, Center for Undergraduate Research & Engaged Learning
- Nina Ruedas, Women's Resource Center
- Guadalupe Ruiz, BCOE Dean's Office
- Noel Salunga, CNAS Undergraduate Academic Advising Center
- Dr. Annika Speer, Theatre, Film, & Digital Production
- Mai Temraz, BCOE Dean's Office
- Danielle White, Center for Undergraduate Research & Engaged Learning
Division of Undergraduate Education Team
- Dr. Louie Rodriguez, Vice Provost of Division of Undergraduate Education
- Gladis Herrera-Berkowitz, Director of CUREL
- Larry Rodriguez, Coordinator, CUREL
- Jennifer Kavetsky, Coordinator, CUREL
- Shanshan Liao, Web Developer
- Mona Nelson, Executive Manager and Assistant to the Vice Provost