Penn State Behrend-Sigma Xi Undergraduate Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference
The Penn State Behrend-Sigma Xi Undergraduate Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference provides an opportunity for students to present their research and creative accomplishment results in a public setting. Many students use this regional conference to practice their presentations prior to presenting them in a national or international setting. Students present their results either by poster or by oral presentation. The college also invites students from other regional colleges and universities to participate.
Visit the Sigma Xi Undergraduate Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference Online Showcase to view the work that students have completed.
2025 Conference Format
- The conference will be held in person this year on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
- Presenters will be able to present either an oral presentation or a poster display.
- The anticipated time of the conference is from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Conference Goals
- To promote faculty-mentored undergraduate research
- To provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to present their research and creative accomplishment results in a public setting
- To promote collaboration among the region's colleges and universities
Conference Deadlines
| Deadline Date | Item Due or Scheduled Event |
|---|---|
| January 13, 2025 | Online Abstract Submission Opens |
| January 13, 2025 | Call for Session Chairs and Judges |
| February 24, 2025 | Deadline for Abstract Submission |
| February 28, 2025 | Deadline for Session Chairs and Judges Sign-Up |
| March 31, 2025 | Email Notification of Abstract Acceptance |
| April 26, 2025 | Conference |