Undergraduate Research Conference
April 10, 2024 in the Havener Center
Missouri University of Science and Technology emphasizes the participation of undergraduates in research through a number of means, including an annual undergraduate research conference. This event provides an opportunity for Missouri S&T undergraduates to showcase their research efforts to the campus community and to the public. All Missouri S&T students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend the Conference.
Guest speaker Mart Berutti will persent "Synthetic Biology to Hallucinating AI … the Critical Role of Missouri S&T Research in a Safer, Sustainable, and Rewarding Future”.
Berutti graduated with a BS in Chemical Engineering in 1984, from University of Missouri Rolla. His career in the process, process automation, and industrial software industry spans almost 40 years, including serving as President of MYNAH Technologies, VP Process Simulation, VP Sales and Marketing, Digital Transformation, VP Software Commercialization, and VP Sales Life Sciences at Emerson. He is currently leading a strategic initiative to scale-up the industrial software business for a consortium of North American companies. Mart also serves on the Academy of Chemical and Biochemical Engineers at Missouri S&T.
RSVP for lunch/reception/awards ceremony
- 2024 Event
- Registration is CLOSED
- Awards Ceremony
- Judging Criteria
- Research Support
- 2024 Posters & Papers
- Previous Conferences
- Scholars Mine
2024 Event
The Undergraduate Research Conference is April 10, 2024 in the Havener Center.
Abstract Booklet Agenda RSVP for lunch/reception/awards ceremony Conference Winners Photos
Registration is CLOSED
Read Instructions Below Carefully - Only one entry per student will be accepted (no Exceptions allowed)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Registration Closed March 1st
Registration Instructions:
- There are 3 sections to fill out in this form
- You will be able to click the back arrow in the form to make corrections
- After you submit the registration there will be a summary of your responses available for download
Group Projects:
- Only one student needs to register for a group project
- Make sure you add all your team members information
- Only 4 students are allowed per project
- All team members must fill out their own abstract
IMPORTANT: If this is a group project, only the student who submits the registration will receive the email conformation. It will be the responsibility of this student to forward the email confirmation with instructions to each of the additional students in their group in order for everyone in the group to complete their registration by the required deadline.
EACH SESSION WILL BE DIVIDED INTO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES
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4 separate Categories |
1 Category |
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| 1. Arts & Humanities Art's Languages & Philosophy English & Technical Communication History & Political Science2. Sciences Biological Sciences Chemistry Mathematics & Statistics Physics3. Social Sciences Business & Information Technology Economics Psychological Science Education4. Engineering Chemical & Biochemical Engineering Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering Computer Science Electrical & Computer Engineering Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Geosciences & Geological & Petroleum Engineering Materials Science & Engineering Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Mining & Explosives Engineering Nuclear Engineering & Radiation Science |
Art's, Languages & Philosophy Biological Sciences Business & Information Technology Chemical & Biochemical Engineering Chemistry Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering Computer Science Economics Education Electrical & Computer Engineering Engineering Management & Systems Engineering English & Technical Communication Geosciences & Geological & Petroleum Engineering History & Political Science Materials Science & Engineering Mathematics & Statistics Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Mining & Explosives Engineering Nuclear Engineering & Radiation Science Physics Psychological Science |
Awards Ceremony
There will be a reception with refreshments following the presentations at 3:00pm. The Awards Ceremony will be held at 4:00pm.
Judging Criteria
Oral
Poster
Research Proposal
*Missouri S&T faculty will serve as judges for this event, to sign-up to be a judge.
*Please note that judges do not have to award all 3 places in each research category
Research Support
The Writing Center is a tremendous source for feedback and assistance for your research proposals and presentations. The Writing Center and Communication can help you with your speech and poster at any stage of your process: brainstorming to polishing and more. Please visit their website for more information: https://writingcenter.mst.edu/ You can also email them at writing@mst.edu.
The OURE program encourages students to seek research support at the Curtis Laws Wilson Library (https://library.mst.edu/). Research librarians are available to help applicants conduct research in any subject area. Please schedule an appointment at https://library.mst.edu/forms/researchassistancerequestform/.
2024 Posters & Papers
Previous Conferences
2023
Abstract Book - Winners - Oral Sessions - Poster Sessions
2022
Abstract Book - Winners - Oral Sessions - Poster Sessions
2021 - virtual event
Abstract Book - Winners - Oral Sessions - Poster Sessions
2020 - canceled due to Covid-19
2019
Abstract Book - Winners
2018
Abstract Book - Winners
2017
Abstract Book - Winners
2016
Abstract Book - Winners
2015
Abstract Book - Winners
2014
Abstract Book - Winners
2013
Abstract Book - Winners
2012
Abstract Book - Winners
2011
Abstract Book - Winners
2010
Abstract Book - Winners
2009
Abstract Book - Winners
2008
Abstract Book - Winners
2007 Winners
2006 Winners
Scholars Mine
The Scholars' Mine is an online collection of scholarly and creative works produced by the faculty, staff, and students of the Missouri University of Science and Technology. This digital repository is a service of Missouri S&T Library and Learning Resources.
Abstract - Due March 6, 2024
All students must submit their own abstract
- All participants must include a descriptive abstract to complete their conference registration
- Abstract must be submitted no later than March 6, 2024 to experientiallearning@mst.edu
Any modifications to the abstract form format will result in immediate disqualification
USE GOOGLE CHROME TO OPEN ABSTRACT FORM (the form will limit the space allowed to fill out)
Oral Presentation Requirements
- Submit your abstract to complete the conference registration due March 6
- Research Paper due April 1
- Each student will have a 15 minute time slot
~ Students are limited to 10 minutes for their oral presentations
~ 5 minutes for questions and discussion
~ The remaining time will be available for wrap-up and transition
~Audio-visual equipment (including laptop, microphone, and projector) available - Research papers must be titled using the student’s last name and first initial
(Example: MinerJ-Paper.pdf)
Please note: judges do not have to award all 3 places in each research category
Poster Presentation Requirements
- Submit your abstract to complete the conference registration due March 6
- Photo of poster (pdf format) due April 5
- Student must have their poster printed by the conference date
~ printing options are available in the poster guidelines - Present a poster at the research conference
~ Must present at location of their poster during assigned time period
~ During this time students are required:
*To give a brief presentation on their research
*Answer questions from the judges and conference attendees - Poster Samples
- Poster Templates
- Logos
Please note: judges do not have to award all 3 places in each research category