Event Information and Resources
Transforming Texas Through Undergraduate Research
WHAT:
A day for undergraduate students across the state to present their research in Austin at the Texas State Capitol. Join us to see how Texas students are Transforming Texas Through Undergraduate Research.
WHEN:
The poster event is scheduled for Monday, February 14, 2011.
Abstracts due January 10, 2010. See links at left for submission details.
WHERE:
The Texas Capitol Rotunda, Legislative Conference Center, and the Extension Auditorium.
OUR MISSION:
The purpose of Undergraduate Research Day in Texas is to showcase the experiences of undergraduate students engaged in research for Texas legislators and the public. The program will highlight how research conducted by undergraduate students positively impacts Texas -- and Texans -- with the theme Transforming Texas Through Undergraduate Research. Students will present posters about their work at the State Capitol and meet with legislators and their staffs. A tentative schedule for the day's events and a list of participants can be found by following the navigation links to the left.
INVITED PARTICIPANTS:
Due to limited poster space at the Capitol, each general academic institution in Texas may designate up to two participants. Poster representative selection will be at the discretion of each institution.
Up to two abstracts will be accepted from each participating Texas general academic institution. Event organizers will provide participation confirmation no later than January 10, 2011.
EVENT HOSTED BY:
- Senator Judith Zaffirini, Chairwoman, Texas Senate Higher Education Committee
- Representative Dan Branch, Chairman, Texas House Higher Education Committee
- The Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas (ICUT)
- The Council of Public University Presidents and Chancellors (CPUPC)
For additional information, please view the event information addendum.