Undergraduate Research Conference

Held each April, the Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) is a campus-wide celebration of MCLA students’ scholarship and creativity. Part of the college’s Undergraduate Research Programs, the conference welcomes research and creative work from all disciplines, presented through posters, oral presentations, or performances.

Working closely with faculty sponsors, students share their work with peers, faculty, staff, and community members—highlighting the value of hands-on learning in a liberal arts education. These experiences help prepare students for graduate study and future careers. The conference also features a keynote address by a recent MCLA alumnus, offering insight into life after college and the lasting impact of undergraduate research.

The 25th annual undergraduate research conference 

Date: April 22, 2027
Time: 8 a.m.–5 p.m., full schedule with details coming soon
Location: Bowman Hall 2nd Floor,  Campus Center Gym
Keynote Speaker: Kaitlin Wright '17 Haverhill, MA City Clerk

Part of the Undergraduate Research Program, the URC highlights MCLA's commitment to nurturing a dynamic culture of research: inquiry, exploration, and mentorship and we encourage you to explore the many ways MCLA students are making an impact in their disciplines and communities.

Presentation Guidelines: Paper and creative writing presentations will be limited to 15-20 minutes, including Q&A. Time limits on performances will be set once we know how many submissions we receive. Posters will be available during the poster session. Visual artwork will remain on display throughout the conference. Special session presentations will be of variable length depending on the number of papers in that session.

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Justin Golub

Chair of Undergraduate Research

justin.golub@mcla.edu

Yuvaz Celan

Associate Chair of Undergraduate Research

yuvaz.celan@mcla.edu