This conference is aimed at faculty and academic professionals interested in the improvement, management, and promotion of undergraduate research and creative activities. Faculty, undergraduate research program directors, and administrators will share ideas, strategies, and best practices around four themes.

The conference format is intended to facilitate discussion, provide resources, and create networking opportunities. Sessions will include 90-min panel presentations/discussions, 75-min interactive sessions, and 10-min short presentations, as well as a poster session and networking lunch. Each is designed to help participants learn from each other and explore a variety of models and best practices related to undergraduate research.