2025 UROC Research Conference
The UROC Research Conference showcases the work of over 100 undergraduates participating in summer research programs at the University of Arizona over the course of two days. Day one has students presenting their research via 12-minute PowerPoint presentations. Day 2 is showcasing students research through a poster session.
For sponsor information and a full itinerary of the days, please use the conference program below.
UROC Research Conference
Day 1 - Colloquium: Thursday, August 7 | 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM | Integrated Learning Center
| Session | Location | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Opening and Welcome | ILC 120 | 9:00 am - 9:15 am |
| Presentations | Various Rooms | 9:20 am - 11:35 am |
| Lunch | ILC 141/on your own | 11:35 am - 12:15 pm |
| Presentations | Various Rooms | 12:20 pm - 1:55 pm |
| Closing | ILC 120 | 2:00 pm - 2:20 pm |
Presentations will be 10-12 minutes with 3-5 minutes for Q&A.
Presenters will be shown a timecard with 5 minutes, 2 minutes, 30 seconds, and Stop.
It is recommended that participants attend at least the presentation before, or two presentations before, their scheduled time to ensure they are ready.
The presentation should be saved as both a PowerPoint and a PDF on a USB. During the transition time between presenters, go up to the moderator and let them know you're there and give them the USB. They will pull up the presentation on the screen and provide you with a clicker.
Please wear the nametag that was provided at the beginning of the summer during the Colloquium and the Poster Session the next day.
After presenting, participants are expected to stay the whole day and attend other presentations.
Participants do not need to stay in the same room they are presenting in. There is 5 minutes for transition time after each presentation. We encourage students to see presentations from other programs and support their cohort. Below is an example of the presentations with transition times.
| 9:20-9:35 | Student presentation and Q&A |
| 9:35-9:40 | Transition time/setup for next presentation |
| 9:40-9:55 | Student presentation and Q&A |
| 9:55-10:00 | Transition time/setup for next presentation |
Day 2 - Poster Session: Friday, August 8| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Ballroom, SUMC
Please join us in celebrating our UROC cohort completing their summer research programs! UROC hosts numerous undergraduate research and grad school preparation programs through a 10-week summer program. During the summer, the scholars worked tirelessly on their individual research projects with a U of A faculty mentor(s).
12:00 -12:15 pm. This is a professional event, please dress accordingly. Sign in at the front. Poster display boards will show your name and poster number, please find yours by using the QR code or asking one of the check-in staff.
Your poster should be 36” H x 48” W. We reserve the right to not include any posters that do not adhere to the finished printed size. Staff will be on hand to help students put their posters up. T-pins and binder clips will be provided. No tacks/tape are allowed as they will damage the display boards.
***All posters must be set up by 12:30 pm***
Once your poster is set up - Take pictures, hydrate, get a snack, put on your nametag from earlier in the summer or grab a temporary one at the check in desk! Be ready by 1:00 pm!
To try and keep walkways clear, there is a backstage/green room behind the stage in the south ballroom where personal items can be stored during the poster session. Alternatively, personal items can be stored in alcoves around the ballroom. Remember to put your names on your poster board tubes.
You’re expected to be by your poster for the whole session, unless you need to step away for a quick break.
Be ready to talk about your research to anyone who stops by and answer questions.
If you need a chair, please ask one of the staff and we will retrieve one for you.
Take down your poster immediately and put the t-pins back in the display board, UROC staff will come around to collect them. Roll up your poster and put it back in your cardboard tube.
Day 2 - Closing Ceremony: Friday, August 8| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Ballroom, SUMC
The UROC students will celebrate the culmination of their hard work this summer with a certificate ceremony to close the summer programs. Light refreshments and appetizers will be provided.
A complete list of UROC Graduate College, affiliate, and guest programs, program sponsors, and information can be found in the UROC Research Conference Booklet.