Supported by Commonwealth Honors College at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, the Massachusetts State University Council of Presidents, and the Massachusetts Community Colleges.
26TH MASSACHUSETTS UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH CONFERENCE
Friday, April 24, 2020, 8 AM – 5 PM
Lincoln Campus Center, UMass Amherst
The Massachusetts Undergraduate Research Conference (MassURC) is an annual one-day event for undergraduate students from the 28 public colleges and universities across the Commonwealth to present research, share knowledge, and learn from fellow students. Attendance at MassURC is free and open to the public.
Be a Presenter
Undergraduate students from the 28 public universities and colleges across Massachusetts are encouraged to present on any topic of interest in their academic studies. For some, this may be traditional, scientific research. For others, this could include learning and discoveries in areas such as comparative literature, religion, mathematics, public health, education, and more. Research in-progress may be presented so that feedback may guide or improve a project.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 14, 2020
MassURC 2020 Important Dates
Mon, Dec 16
MassURC System opens for registration & submission
Fri, Feb 14
Presenter: Abstract Submission Deadline
Fri, Feb 21
Faculty Sponsor: Initial Review Deadline
Wed, Feb 26
Presenter: Abstract Revisions Deadline
Fri, Feb 28
Faculty Sponsor: Final Approval Deadline
Fri, Mar 27
Presenter Schedules Announced
Fri, April 24
CONFERENCE DAY
Campus Contacts
There is at least one MassURC representative on each of the public colleges or universities across Massachusetts, serving as the "go-to" person for students and faculty who have questions about the conference.
Faculty Sponsors
In order for students to present during MassURC, they must have a Faculty Sponsor who works directly with them to prepare their research, abstract, and presentation for the conference.
2019 MassURC
In 2019, over 1,250 students from 24 public universities, colleges, and community colleges presented their original research and celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Massachusetts Undergraduate Research Conference. David W. Cash, Ph.D., Dean and Associate Professor, John W. McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies, UMass Boston, delivered the keynote address.
Complete list of presentations during the 2019 MassURC
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