Annual 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.

2020 Conference

NOTE: The 2020 Sigma Xi Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2020, has been canceled. Emails have been sent to all students and faculty registered for this event. Check back for the 2021 Sigma Xi conference date.
 

2019 Conference

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

Presentation Options

Oral presentations (15 minutes) or poster displays (notification of acceptance will state requirements)

Conference Deadlines

Deadline Date Item Due or Scheduled Event
January 10, 2020 Online Abstract Submission Opens
January 10, 2020 Call for Session Chairs and Judges
February 14, 2020 Deadline for Session Chairs and Judges Sign-Up
February 21, 2020 Deadline for Abstract Submission
March 27, 2020 Notification of Abstract Acceptance
April 25, 2020 Conference

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