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.
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
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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Bruins Breaking Boundaries, Building Bridges
Monday, May 19 @ 4 p.m.
Please join us at this year’s special student panel “Bruins Breaking Boundaries, Building Bridges”! In this featured panel, UCLA undergraduates from across north and south campus will be in dialogue with one another and share their interdisciplinary research experiences. Panelists will be announced at a later date.
Join Us on Zoom
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
Tuesday, May 20 @ 2 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
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.
Exploring Careers in Research: Pathways and Opportunities
Tuesday, May 20 @ 5 p.m. – 6:30 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).
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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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
LA Local News: Four Decades of Change
Friday, May 23 @ 11 a.m. – 12:30 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
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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