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Showcase & Symposium

Future Leaders in Innovation: The 8th Annual University of Cincinnati Undergraduate Scholarly Showcase and Research Symposium 

April 22 -25, 2026 

University of Cincinnati Tangeman University Center (TUC) and the Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati

Hosted by the UC TRIO Programs and UC Discovery Amplified

Sponsored by UC Division of Student Affairs, UC Graduate College, and UC College of Arts and Sciences

Partners: UC College of Medicine, UC College of Nursing, UC College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, UC College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services, Enrollment Services, and UC Libraries

Showcase & Symposium Highlights

The Undergraduate Scholarly Showcase and Research Symposium is a signature experience for UC undergraduate researchers—and for emerging undergraduate scholars from across the nation. This dynamic event empowers students to professionally present their research, sharpen essential career skills through high-impact networking, and gain a competitive edge in the graduate school admissions process. Join over 300 undergraduate researchers for this impactful experience!

  • Undergraduate Researcher Oral and Poster Presentations

  • 1-Slide Research Presentation Competition hosted by the UC Undergraduate Research Society

  • Student-Focused Workshops 

  • Networking events with graduate students, faculty, and representatives from graduate programs

  • The Graduate School Fair

  • Inspiring keynote speakers

  • Specialized departmental meetings with the University of Cincinnati Graduate College

  • A vibrant Cincinnati excursion

  • Pre-Conference Presentation Workshops

Get ready for an exciting, motivating, and impactful experience that elevates your academic and professional journey!

For questions and additional information, please email mcnair@uc.edu. 

Showcase and Symposium Facts and Information

For questions, please contact mcnair@uc.edu. 

  • The showcase and symposium registration is open to all undergraduate students who have participated in research under the direction of a faculty member or principal investigator. Research includes but is not limited to a structured undergraduate research program, summer research program, individual research projects, capstone projects, course-based research experiences, research internships, service-learning projects, grant-funded research projects, research team and lab projects, music or art collection research, etc. This is an interdisciplinary showcase ands symposium with undergraduate presentations from STEM, Medicine/ Health Sciences, Social Sciences, the Arts, and the Humanities. 

Updated Information, Schedule, Presenter List

Student Abstract List Coming Soon...