UC Riverside Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Symposium - 20th - Schedule of Events

Oct 13, 2026

A message from the Vice Provost and Dean marks the 20th UC Riverside Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Symposium, reflecting on its growth from a small morning gathering to a record event with 486 student presenters. The document outlines the symposium’s oral and poster presentation structure across April 21–24, 2026, distinguishing emerging research, completed research, and creative activity. It also includes guidance to view full schedules and abstracts, plus acknowledgements to mentors, planning committee members, performers, and supporters.

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Schedule of Events

Oral Presentations

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A Message from the Vice Provost & Dean Welcome to a historic milestone in the life of our university: the 20th UC Riverside Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Symposium! Two decades ago, this symposium began as a modest gathering of 36 students presenting their research over the course of a single morning. It was fueled by a singular, powerful belief: that undergraduate students should not just be consumers of knowledge, but creators ofit. In his welcome letter for the first Symposium, the Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education, Dr. Andrew Grosovsky, noted that “undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activity form the essence of an undergraduate education…” What started as a seed has grown into a cornerstone of the UCR experience. This year, we celebrate a record-breaking achievement with 486 student presenters sharing their work over four days. From laboratory breakthroughs to artistic masterpieces, the sheer volume of research and creative activities on display speaks to the relentless curiosity and "Highlander Spirit” of our student body. To our students: you are now part of a 20-year legacy of excellence. To our faculty and staff: thank you for your tireless mentorship and for turning curiosity into rigorous inquiry. As we look back on twenty years of discovery, we also look forward to the impact your work will have on the world tomorrow. Congratulations to all our presenters! Dr. Louie F. Rodriguez, Vice Provost and Dean of the Division of Undergraduate Education Schedule of Events: Oral Presentations EMERGING RESEARCH: Research projects that are not completed but are of significant interest to the research community. COMPLETED RESEARCH: Presentations on fully developed and completed research projects. CREATIVE ACTIVITY: Creative activities and performances that are the final product of creative scholarly activities. Tuesday – April 21, 2026 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM Emerging Research & Creative Activities Emerging Research & Creative Activities Emerging Research & Creative Activities Emerging Research Wednesday – April 22, 2026 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM Emerging Research Emerging Research & Creative Activities Emerging Research & Creative Activities Completed Research Completed Research Thursday – April 23, 2026 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM Completed Research Completed Research Completed Research Completed Research Poster Presentations All poster presentation sessions will be held in person in the Highlander Union Building, Room 302. Friday – April 24, 2026 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Poster Presentations 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Poster Presentations 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Poster Presentations 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Poster Presentations To view the full Symposium schedule and the abstracts for each of the student presentations, please scan the QR codes below or visit our website at [https://engage.ucr.edu/research/symposium](https://engage.ucr.edu/research/symposium). SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE PRESENTATION ABSTRACTS We invite you to check our webpage in May to see the list of Best Presentation Award recipients from each college and school. Join us in celebrating their outstanding work! Acknowledgements The success of the Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities Symposium is made possible through a collective commitment to excellence. The Center for Undergraduate Research and Engaged Learning (CUREL) extends its sincere appreciation to the Symposium Planning Committee for their leadership, guidance, and unwavering support in bringing this event to fruition. We are deeply grateful to our faculty mentors, whose dedication to teaching, mentorship, and scholarly engagement fosters the intellectual and professional growth of undergraduate researchers. We also recogn

FAQs

What are the three categories used for oral presentations?

The schedule distinguishes Emerging Research, Completed Research, and Creative Activity (creative activities and performances as final products of creative scholarly activity).

When is the oral presentation schedule held?

Oral presentations are scheduled across Tuesday April 21, 2026; Wednesday April 22, 2026; and Thursday April 23, 2026, with multiple time blocks each day.

Where and when do poster presentations take place?

All poster presentation sessions are held in person at the Highlander Union Building, Room 302, on Friday April 24, 2026 across morning, midday, and afternoon time blocks.

Oct 13, 2026

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