Explore events throughout Undergraduate Research Week 2025! In addition to featured events such as the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase, our campus partners are hosting online exhibitions, poster sessions, and presentations of their undergraduate students’ work at every stage of the research and creative process.
Schedule of Events
Call for Events
UCLA departments, programs, and student organizations are invited to submit events to be included in Undergraduate Research Week 2025! We are now accepting event submissions here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/URW25events
Events should highlight UCLA undergraduate research or creative practice. Events can include presentations, poster sessions, exhibits, round table discussions, panels, concerts, showcases, podcasts, screenings, slams, and more.
28th Annual University of California Undergraduate Conference on Slavic and East/Central European Studies
Saturday, April 26 @ 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
in Royce Hall and via Zoom
This conference gives students the opportunity to integrate their language skills with research on some aspect of Slavic or East/Central European studies and to present their work in a collegially critical and at the same time friendly and supportive environment. Those interested have the opportunity to submit their papers for peer-reviewed publication in the on-line UCLA Journal of Slavic and East/Central European Studies. Learn more here.
DataX Presentation Practice: Peer & Mentor Feedback
Tuesday, May 13 @ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: 3312 Murphy Hall
Looking for an opportunity to polish and/or practice your URW presentation? Join us for a DataX Presentation Feedback Session! This is a great chance to dry run your presentation in a before the official showcase and get helpful, constructive feedback from fellow students and faculty in a supportive environment. We can offer advice and suggestions on content clarity, visual design, public speaking, pacing, and more. Whether you’re looking to polish your slides, make your presentation more cohesive, or just get more comfortable with presenting to an audience, we’re here to help. Light refreshments will be provided as well!
RSVP by Saturday, May 10—we’re excited to see what you’ve been working on!
Register here: https://forms.gle/6pcpx9cgnEpbHx346
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9th Annual History Undergraduate Research Conference
Wednesday, May 14 @ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
in Bunche Hall, Room 6275 and via Zoom
The History Undergraduate Advisory Board cordially invites you to the 9th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference on Wednesday, May 14th from 10am-4pm. All undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff are invited. Come on by and support UCLA undergraduates as they present their research based on this year’s theme, “Lost of Forgotten Histories.” Learn more here.
For zoom details, please RSVP via https://forms.gle/pztrAQRqXjTUBPxK7
How to Get Involved in Research
Wednesday, May 14 @ 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Virtual!
Are you looking to get into research at UCLA? Join the CAC Peer Counselors for a virtual workshop, How to get Involved in Research, to learn what research is, how to get involved, and some UCLA-specific research opportunities! We will cover different types of research, how to find a research topic that’s interesting to you, and the variety of ways that you all can get involved in research. We’re excited to share our experience and knowledge about research with everyone! Join us on Wednesday, May 14th, from 4-5 PM!
Please RSVP for the workshop here!
Navigating Careers in Clinical Research Professional Development and Networking Event
Wednesday, May 14 @ 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
in Bowyer 159
Are you interested in exploring impactful career paths in clinical research? Join us for an engaging event, Navigating Careers in Clinical Research: Professional Development + Networking featuring six booth exhibits:
- UCLA Health’s Talent Acquisition
- JCCC Office of Cancer Training and Education (OCTE)
- JCCC Clinical Research Support Services – Quality and Protocol Review Services
- JCCC Clinical Research Unit (CRU) – Oncology Research
- CTSI Coordination Services & Education
- UCLA Health Alpha Clinic, CTSI Clinical Research, Human Gene and Cell Therapy
This event is designed to provide UCLA undergraduates, graduates, and staff the opportunity to build your network, explore career opportunities and discover valuable resources.
Psi Chi Research Conference
Friday, May 16 @ 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
in Ackerman Grand Ballroom
UCLA Psi Chi is hosting its 4th annual Psychology Research Conference on Friday, May 16th from 10am-3pm in the Ackerman Grand Ballroom. Apply as a presenter or join as an attendee.
Applications to present a poster at the conference and to be considered for awards and publishing opportunities in our research journal are due by Saturday, April 12th at 11:59pm.
Join us for a day of research and refreshments, networking, and celebrating the excellence in undergraduate research conducted in psychology and related fields!
Application Link: https://forms.gle/JR2HTiyRHid7k2nm6
Attendee Interest Form: https://forms.gle/X833zXwtYRzkF7GZ6
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CTSI-RAP Resume And Professionalism Workshop
Friday, May 16 @ 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: MRL 1-441
The CTSI-RAP Resume And Professionalism (RAP) Workshop is intended to support prospective applicants as they prepare to apply for our Fall 2025 recruitment cycle. We will be offering resume prep, interview tips, and essay-writing advice for anyone looking to apply to CTSI-RAP, or generally interested in improving their Resume And Professionalism skills!
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/47mry5xv
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Bruins Breaking Boundaries, Building Bridges
Monday, May 19 @ 4 p.m.
Join us on Zoom for the featured panels “Bruins Breaking Boundaries, Building Bridges” on Monday, May 19 at 4:00pm and 5:00pm. In these panels, UCLA undergraduates from across north and south campus will be in dialogue with one another and share their interdisciplinary research experiences within the themes of breaking boundaries (4:00pm) and building bridges (5:00pm).
After the panel concludes, a recorded version will be available on the Showcase website through Friday, May 23.
Bruins Breaking Boundaries (4pm): Hritika Chaturvedi, Emily Foster, Jacob Thene
Bruins Building Bridges (5pm): Chloe Gupta, Kavya Pillai, Mai Vu, Ibrahim Yaaseen
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4th annual Professional Writing Minor Capstone Seminar Colloquium
Monday, May 19 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. AND Wednesday, May 21 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: 126A Kaplan Hall
UCLA Writing Programs and the English Department cordially invite you to our fourth annual Professional Writing Minor Capstone Seminar Colloquium. In this series of panels over two days, students from the Professional Writing Minor (PWM) will present an exciting array of capstone seminar projects on a rich diversity of topics that exemplify the range, depth, and individualized paths possible within the minor.
The colloquium is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Friends, family, faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend. Join us to experience writing as an act of both communication and exploration as these emerging writers and soon-to-be graduates share their insights and discoveries.
Visit bit.ly/pwmcsc25 for details on panels and presenters.
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MCDB Undergraduate Research Poster Session
Monday, May 19 from 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Hershey Hall 158
The Department of Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology at UCLA cordially invites you to attend our 2025 Undergraduate Research Poster Session! Come by to celebrate and support senior undergraduate students in the MCDB major as they present the exciting research they have conducted during their time at UCLA. This is a great opportunity for students, staff, faculty, and alumni to come together as a community! No RSVP is required and attendees do not need to stay for the entire event. Light refreshments will be served.
Questions? Please email us at undergradmcdb@lifesci.ucla.edu.
Research & Nationally Competitive Scholarships Info Session
Monday, May 19 from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Join us for this virtual event! Learn how to apply for nationally competitive scholarships (including Goldwater, Truman, Rhodes, Marshall, Knight-Hennessy, and others). How does UCLA’s nomination/endorsement process work? How can you prepare a strong application?
Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase
Tuesday, May 20 @ 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Join us on May 20 for the virtual Undergraduate Research and Creativity Showcase! Students will share 5-10 minute live presentations of their work followed by Q&A with visitors. Live presentations are organized into panels during three sessions: 12:30-1:50 p.m., 2:00-3:20 p.m., and 3:30-4:50 p.m. Recorded presentations will be available for viewing May 19-23. All presentations are hosted on this website under the “Showcase” tab. Learn more here.
The Cedars-Sinai Interventional Gastroenterology I-TECH Hub Presentation
Tuesday, May 20 @ 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Join us for this virtual event on Teams: https://bit.ly/3Yg0juK
Exposure to Med-Tech Innovation: A Unique Opportunity for UCLA Undergraduates
The Cedars-Sinai Interventional Gastroenterology I-TECH Hub, located at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, offers UCLA undergraduates a rare chance to engage in real-world medical innovation.
This dynamic hub connects medicine, surgery, engineering, and AI to accelerate the development of life-changing biotechnologies and interventional devices including robotics in medicine. Students gain hands-on exposure to the full lifecycle of innovation, from idea to clinical impact, while collaborating with industry leaders, researchers, and technologists.
If you’re a UCLA undergraduate passionate about biomedical engineering, medicine, or digital health, this is your chance to observe and contribute to cutting-edge projects in robotics, digital therapeutics, and translational research.
Who Should Apply: Curious, driven students interested in healthcare innovation and the future of medicine.
LA Local News: Four Decades of Change
Tuesday, May 20 @ 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Rolfe Hall Room 2303a and virtual streaming
Using the unmatched resources of UCLA’s Drasnin and NAPA archives, the students of Prof. Groeling’s Local News Lab present their findings comparing LA local news programs from 1989-2019. Learn more here.
Register for the Symposium here
Exploring Careers in Research: Pathways and Opportunities
Tuesday, May 20 @ 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
in Strathmore Building North Entrance, 2nd Floor
Are you curious about a career in research but unsure of how to get there? This interactive workshop provides an in-depth look at diverse research careers across academia, industry, government, and nonprofit sectors. Participants will gain insights from experienced professionals in various research fields, including social sciences, healthcare, technology, and policy.
Through panel discussions and Q&A sessions, attendees will learn about educational pathways, funding opportunities, and key skills needed for success in research-based careers. Whether you’re considering graduate studies, corporate R&D, or independent research, this workshop will help you explore your options and connect with experts who have navigated different research career trajectories.
Join us to discover how you can turn your passion for discovery into a fulfilling career in research!
Community Engagement and Social Justice Day
Wednesday, May 21 @ 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Celebrate community-engaged and social justice research by UCLA undergraduates at the Community Engagement and Social Justice (CESJ) Research Day!
CESJ Research Day is an in-person Undergraduate Research Week event consisting of research presentations by Astin Scholars and roundtable panels by selected Community Engagement and Social Change students from 9am-12pm, and Social Justice Conversation Circles open to all UCLA undergraduates from 1-5 p.m.
Students from any major may apply to be part of a Social Justice Conversation Circle as part of the Showcase application. These circles will encourage cross-disciplinary conversation on undergraduate research projects oriented toward social justice.
This event is brought to you by the UCLA Undergraduate Research Center – Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (URC-HASS) and the UCLA Center for Community Engagement (CCE).
IUSSC Sustainability Research Summit 2025
Wednesday, May 21 @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Ackerman Union Bruin Viewpoint Room
Check out this in-person event! The International Urban Sustainability Student Corps (IUSSC) is an interdisciplinary think tank at UCLA that participates in student-led sustainability research projects. We are hosting our third annual summit here on UCLA’s campus, open to anyone who would like to learn more about pressing sustainability issues and engage in greater discussions with peers. It will feature presentations from each of IUSSC’s research divisions and other guest speakers.
Learn more at: https://tinyurl.com/IUSSCsummit2025
Follow IUSSC on Instagram @ucla_iussc or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iusscucla
2025 McNair Research Scholars Program Senior Presentations
Wednesday, May 21 @ 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Charles E. Young Research Library, Room 11360
Come learn more about the McNair Senior Thesis projects as UCLA McNair Scholars share their research findings.
Learn more about the McNair Research Scholars Program here: https://www.aap.ucla.edu/programs/mcnair-research-scholars/
Academic Conference for English Students (ACES)
Wednesday, May 21 @ 9:15 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Kaplan Hall, Room 193
The Department of English will hold its 13th Annual ACES Conference on May 21, 2025. The Academic Conference for English Students provides a collaborative forum for students of literature to give oral presentations of their research and creative work. Learn more here.
3rd Annual PULSAR Undergraduate Research Symposium
Wednesday, May 21 @ 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
in Boyer Hall, Room 159
PULSAR is hosting its third annual, in-person Undergraduate Research Symposium for undergraduates to present what they have learned through their research experiences to a larger audience. It is a safe space for students to share their cutting-edge research and gain practice for live in-person talks. Talks will be ranked by a panel of graduate students and a prize will be given to two top speakers! Learn more here.
Interested in presenting? Follow the provided link for more information on how to apply!
Broad Stem Cell Research Center – End of Year Core Resource Event
Wednesday, May 21 @ 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
La Kretz Garden Pavillion, UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden
The UCLA BSCRC End of Year Core Resource Event is an annual opportunity for labs and members of the UCLA research community to learn more about the core resources supported by the BSCRC. The event features research posters presented by undergraduate students and other attendees. Please join us for tacos, drinks, and more to celebrate the end of the academic year!
First 30 attendees will receive a swag bag!
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Neuroscience Outreach Day
Wednesday, May 21 @ 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Gonda Courtyard and Gonda 1357
The inaugural Neuroscience Outreach Day is an event being held at the end of the spring quarter. This in-person event will provide students pursuing the Project Brainstorm and DOPA-TEAM capstone options for the major with the opportunity to showcase their work as part of their outreach efforts. Please note that participation is limited to Project Brainstorm and DOPA-Team students only.
To participate in the 2025 Neuroscience Outreach Day, students must have enrolled in NEUROSC 192BX or NEUROSC 192CX during the 2024-2025 academic year.
Performance Studies Undergraduate Showcase
Wednesday, May 21 @ 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: 302E East Melnitz Hall
We are pleased to welcome you to the Center for Performance Studies’ Inaugural Undergraduate Research Showcase! Students across various departments will be presenting their research in a quick, engaging “Pecha Kucha” style format. Expect a variety of interdisciplinary topics, all united by Performance Studies. We hope to see you there!
Register for event here: http://bit.ly/4jZ5Pdh
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La Lucha: Issues, Barriers, and Challenges that DACA Recipients Go Through Psychological & Emotional
Wednesday, May 21 @ TBD
Location: TBD
For this event, student Andrea Gaitan will present her research on DACA recipients who are current college students. She will show the challenges, barriers, and issues they’ve been through and how they feel, especially in today’s political administration, and how we can help the undocumented community.
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HHMI & NSF Undergraduate Research Symposium 2025
Thursday, May 22 @ 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: CNSI Auditorium UCLA
HHMI & NSF Undergraduate Research Symposium is a day where our undergraduate trainees showcase the incredible projects they’ve been working on during the academic year. The event will feature oral and poster presentations, along with interactive demonstrations, where you can see some of the innovative technologies we have developed.
Join us to celebrate our students’ hard work, share in their accomplishments, and get inspired to become the next mentee in one of our dynamic research groups!
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/uB6Mpu7fKeyXvw9W6
Clinical Trial Day
Thursday, May 22 @ 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Virtual
Every year on May 20, Clinical Trials Day celebrates the critical role that clinical research plays in advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. This week on the 20th is dedicated to recognizing the efforts of clinical researchers, the bravery of participants, and the far-reaching impact of their collective contributions. At UCLA, we are proud to honor this occasion by highlighting the exceptional work being conducted by the Clinical and Translational Science Institute Research Associates Program (CTSI-RAP). This event showcases the diverse and impactful clinical studies that CTSI-RAP undergraduates contribute to alongside their mentors at UCLA’s academic medical centers. From hospital-based medicine to translational research, this program provides UCLA students with hands-on exposure to patient care, research protocols, and community health initiatives.
The event will explore key topics such as:
- Drug development and clinical research pipelines
- Translational research and its four tiers
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Undergraduate Research Week Awards Ceremony
Friday, May 23 @ 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Join us for the virtual Undergraduate Research Week Awards Ceremony, where we will celebrate the close of Undergraduate Research Week and honor winners of the Dean’s Prize and Faculty Mentor Award!
Join Us on Zoom
Q-Scholars Research Symposium
Friday, May 23 @ 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Kaplan 348
We’re looking for submissions that reflect the diverse ways in which LGBTQ+ scholarship approaches and influences research, creativity, and practice. This is an opportunity to explore how queer and trans* identities, experiences, and perspectives offer new frameworks for understanding the world and challenge dominant knowledge systems.
Currently enrolled undergraduate students at UCLA or other California universities and colleges are welcome to apply. Identifying as a member of the LGBTQ+ community is not a requirement to apply, but proposals will be reviewed in relation to the organization’s purpose and symposium theme. Please note that if accepted, you will need to participate in person and cover your own travel expenses. Lunch will be provided.
Accepted applicants will be expected to prepare a 10-15 minute presentation of their research to be delivered at the conference. Presentations will be organized by the committee into thematically-linked panels with 3-4 presenters and a moderator. Learn more here.
Register for the Symposium here
MUSE 6th Annual Conference
Friday, May 23 @ 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Register for the Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/muse6thconference
MUSE, an undergraduate research journal for music studies at UCLA, invites you to its sixth annual conference! The three authors published in our Spring 2025 general issue will present their work, followed by a Q&A. This event is free and open to the public.
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/uclamusejournal
Armenian Research Colloquium
Friday, May 23 @ 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: 10833 Bunche Hall and streaming
The UCLA Armenian Studies Department Research Colloquium is an academic forum that showcases original research by graduate students and emerging scholars in the field of Armenian Studies. Hosted by the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures and the Narekatsi Chair in Armenian Studies, the colloquium features interdisciplinary presentations exploring Armenian history, literature, language, culture, art, and contemporary issues. It serves as a vital platform for scholarly exchange, fostering dialogue and collaboration within the global Armenian Studies community.
Rehabilitation and Technology
Friday, May 23 @ 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Virtual (live)
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of technology and rehabilitation care. This event will feature a short talk introducing emerging innovations—from assistive robotics to tele-rehab platforms—and how they’re reshaping patient outcomes, accessibility, and care delivery.
Following the talk, we’ll open the floor for an interactive discussion where participants are encouraged to raise key questions and share perspectives on the challenges, ethical implications, and future directions of tech-integrated rehab care.
Whether you’re a student, clinician, engineer, or simply curious, this is a great chance to explore how multidisciplinary collaboration is driving the next wave of rehabilitation solutions.
Signup Here
https://tinyurl.com/MARCURWSIGNUP
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Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Association
Tuesday, May 27 @ 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Boyer Hall, Room 159
Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Association at UCLA cordially invites you to participate in our upcoming in-person poster day scheduled to take place during undergraduate research week on May 27th in Boyer Hall 159. Poster Day 2025 is a UCLA-wide opportunity for undergraduate researchers to present their interdisciplinary research through poster presentations in a public forum. Poster Day 2025 is open to all!
Please submit this application to present your research at the conference by May 12, 2025. This form will close after the deadline. If extra time is needed, please contact us and we will handle it on a case-by-case basis.
Submitting multiple posters will not increase your chances of being selected. Submissions will be reviewed for intellectual merit, translational benefit, and other criteria through an equitable process that aims to increase diversity and inclusion.
For questions or concerns, please contact UIRA at uclauira24@gmail.com.
Register for the Symposium here
26th Annual Neuroscience Poster Day
Wednesday, May 28 @ 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) Lobby
The Undergraduate Neuroscience Interdepartmental Program (uNSIDP) is proud to present its 26th Annual Neuroscience Poster Day. This event commemorates the efforts and dedication of undergraduate Neuroscience majors who have been involved in research related to the field and have completed an independent research project as part of the major capstone.
For more information and to RSVP, please visit https://forms.gle/6WdyRfA19kFNx2zA9
SLAGC Undergraduate Research Scholars Program Presentations
Wednesday, May 28 and June 4 @ 6 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: La Kretz Hall Room 120
SLAGC Undergraduate Research Scholars Program will present their completed community-based group projects, working with stakeholders at the Friends of Ballona, Nature Nexus, Veterans Affairs, National Park Service, One with the Ocean and UCLA Semel Garden. Learn more about this program here.
Experiential Learning Capstone Showcase
Wednesday, June 4 @ 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
By invitation only.
The 2025 Capstone Showcase features projects developed by Public Affairs Majors during their year-long community based internships. Projects include research on responsible land stewardship, programs for asylum seekers, designing an evaluation framework, transportation coalition building, research on inclusionary zoning, creating legal assistance workshops, among many others.
MIMG Undergraduate Research Symposium
Friday, June 6th @ 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Molecular Sciences Building Courtyard
Experience the innovative research of MIMG undergraduate students through engaging poster presentations and discussions. This premier event showcases:
- Groundbreaking research from MIMG undergraduates
- Networking opportunities with your MIMG Community
- Insights into future research opportunities
- Refreshments and cookies!
Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to expand your scientific horizons and connect with the MIMG community. See you there!
For more information, please email MIMG advisors at undergrad@microbio.ucla.edu. No RSVP is required for this event.
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