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 Date
The 2020 Sigma Xi Conference will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2020.
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 |
Related Items
- Abstract Submission Guidelines
- Online Abstract Submission
- Session Chair and Judges Guidelines
- Online Session Chairs and Judges Registration
- Presentation Guidelines
- Conference Abstract Book Archives