Upcoming Events and Workshops

There are lots of opportunities for undergraduates to get funding to conduct undergraduate research this summer, from organizations like the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health to UCF's own Office of Undergraduate Research. Learn more about what…
Headed to the Student Scholar Symposium, Florida Undergraduate Research Conference, Amy Zeh HIP Student Showcase, or another event where you are required to present your research with a poster? Then come to this workshop to learn how to create, format,…
Attending a research conference is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the latest developments in your field and to make new connections for your network. You might even meet a future employer, co-worker, or graduate mentor at a conference! This…

Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher Award

Congratulations to the January Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher Award Winner, Shreya Pawar!

Shreya is a biomedical sciences major who started research through Honors Match Week, and is currently pursuing her Honors Undergraduate Thesis. She has also earned the OUR Student Research Grant, participated in Direct Independent Research course credit, and received the OUR Presentation Travel Award.

Shreya conducts research with the Department of Material Science and Engineering. Her project is focused on integrating osteoconductive polymers within cerium oxide nanoparticles to facilitate bone tissue regeneration for applications in osteoporosis. Her PILOT project is focused on stimulating remyelination by modulating the immune response for therapeutic applications in multiple sclerosis.

Student Scholar Symposium

Present your research at Student Research Week!

The Student Scholar Symposium provides an opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students to present their research and creative scholarship in a poster format to the UCF community during Student Research Week. The 2025 Student Scholar Symposium will be held in person in the UCF Student Union Pegasus Ballroom. Presenters will have access to a variety of opportunities for professional development throughout the week.

Abstract submissions are due January 27, 2025.

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