UMBC Annual Research Symposium - Register Today!
Open to undergraduate and graduate students.
Join us for the UMBC Annual Research Symposium 2026, featuring poster presentations showcasing research from all colleges at UMBC. Whether you are presenting or attending, this is a great opportunity to share ideas, engage with research from across campus, and connect with fellow scholars. There will also be a Panel Discussion afterward with the VP for Student Affairs and Vice Provost/Dean of the Graduate School and VP for Institutional Equity/Chief Diversity Officer!
Date: April 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: UC Ballroom
Who You Are:
What to Expect:
Poster Presentations from students across CAHSS, COEIT, and CNMS. Come and explore groundbreaking work from all corners of UMBC.
$2,500 Prize Pool across four categories:
BEST of CAHSS (College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences)
BEST of COEIT (College of Engineering and Information Technology)
BEST of CNMS (College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences)
Provost's Choice Award
People's Choice Award
Buffet Lunch for All Attendees – Enjoy a catered lunch featuring a variety of cuisines to accommodate diverse dietary preferences.
Limited Free Poster Printing is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are encouraged to bring posters they have already prepared for previous conferences or presentations.
Whether you are presenting your research or just want to explore the exciting projects happening across UMBC, we welcome you to participate in this celebration of academic excellence.
Click the link here to register today, or scan the QR code in the flyer! Full URL below:
https://forms.gle/AYC5NiG917QULX8NA
Follow our Instagram @gears_umbc for other updates on events and things!
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Thriving in Graduate Education
A panel discussion with some of UMBC's leaders!
Thriving in Graduate Education: Empowerment, Equity, and Influence
A Panel Discussion with the VP for Student Affairs and Vice Provost/Dean of the Graduate School and VP for Institutional Equity/Chief Diversity Officer!
🗓️ Tuesday, 04/07
🕓 12-1 PM
📍 University Center Ballroom
As a part of the annual UMBC GEARS Research Symposium, we will be sponsoring a panel discussion, titled "Thriving in Graduate Education: Empowerment, Equity, and Influence at UMBC". It is open to all UMBC undergraduate and graduate students.
Our featured panelists:
Dr. Renique Kersh, Vice President for Student Affairs
Dr. Christa Porter, Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School
Tanyka M. Barber, Vice President for Institutional Equity and Chief Diversity Officer
The following four themes will be discussed:
Equity & Access in Graduate Education
Impostor Syndrome at Every Level
Navigating the Academic Landscape
Student Influence on Policy and Change
Have a question for the panelists? Submit it in advance via the QR code on the flyer - OR - via the link here. We want to hear from you!
Don't miss this engaging conversation on thriving in graduate education. We'll see you there!
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Annual Research Symposium 2026
Connect. Collaborate. Communicate your research.
Join us for the UMBC Annual Research Symposium 2026, featuring poster presentations showcasing research from all colleges at UMBC. Whether you are presenting or attending, this is a great opportunity to share ideas, engage with research from across campus, and connect with fellow scholars.
Date: April 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: UC Ballroom
Who You Are:
What to Expect:
Poster Presentations from students across CAHSS, COEIT, and CNMS. Come and explore groundbreaking work from all corners of UMBC.
$2,500 Prize Pool across four categories:
BEST of CAHSS (College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences)
BEST of COEIT (College of Engineering and Information Technology)
BEST of CNMS (College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences)
Provost's Choice Award
People's Choice Award
Buffet Lunch for All Attendees – Enjoy a catered lunch featuring a variety of cuisines to accommodate diverse dietary preferences.
Limited Free Poster Printing is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are encouraged to bring posters they have already prepared for previous conferences or presentations.
Whether you are presenting your research or just want to explore the exciting projects happening across UMBC, we welcome you to participate in this celebration of academic excellence.
Click the link here to register today, or scan the QR code in the flyer! Full URL below:
https://forms.gle/AYC5NiG917QULX8NA
Follow our Instagram @gears_umbc for other updates on events and things!
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Colorful event flyer for the UMBC Annual Research Symposium 2026, hosted by GSA and GEARS. Large teal block text reads "Annual Research Symposium 2026" on a white background with yellow and pink decorative shapes. A pink starburst graphic highlights a $2,500 prize pool. Body text invites all undergraduate and graduate students to present research posters, with bullet points noting cross-college visibility, prizes, free buffet lunch, and limited free poster printing. Event details: April 7, 2026, 10am–12pm, UC Ballroom. Includes a QR code linking to more details and the sign-up form.
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3 Minute Thesis Information Session by Scott Morgan
Learn presentation skills, get a chance to represent UMBC!
3-Minute Thesis Competition
Information Session and Training by Scott Morgan!
Are you ready to showcase your research in just 3 minutes? This is your chance to captivate an audience, enhance your presentation skills, and win amazing prizes!
What's 3MT?
The 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) is a research communication competition that challenges graduate students to explain their research to a non-specialist audience—one slides, one powerful, concise talk!
Why Participate?
- Gain valuable feedback on your presentation skills
- Build confidence and network with researchers
- Represent UMBC at regional and national stages!
- Prizes and certificates for top performers! (1st Prize - $500, 2nd Prize - $350 and many more)
Scott Morgan - The Morgan Group
Scott Morgan has been teaching leadership and communication for over 30 years. His seminars, workshops, retreats and private coaching support science institutions, think tanks, universities, corporations, peace and research organizations from around the world.
Coffee and Donuts will be provided!
Session will be held both in-person and Google Meet. Register
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Competition will be held on 04/07/2026!
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