{"id":35,"date":"2026-07-28T16:16:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T16:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/new-ursca\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2026-07-29T09:49:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T14:49:49","slug":"2025-uw-symposium","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/undergraduate-research-scholarly-creative-activities\/2025-uw-symposium\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2025 UW Symposium for Undergraduate Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Universities of Wisconsin Symposium for Undergraduate Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity was held in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, May 3, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

With nearly 150 presentations, the Symposium highlighted the diversity, breadth of expertise, and the life-changing and career-launching power of undergraduate research ongoing across the UWs, and it showcased the creativity, scholarship, and innovation that are at the core of the Universities of Wisconsin. The symposium program for this year\u2019s event contains presentation abstracts and other information for the symposium. Thank you for joining us in celebrating the extraordinary work by UWs students and their faculty mentors! It was truly an inspiring event!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keynote Seminar Presented by Robert G. Hancock<\/h3>

Unveiling the Wonders of One of Nature\u2019s Most Misunderstood Creatures\u2026Tiny Bloodsuckers, Big Impacts<\/h4>\n

Behind a screened wall in a bustling laboratory at MSU Denver, students immerse themselves in hands-on research. Among cages of exotic mosquitoes, jars of hungry bedbugs, flight tunnels, and humming incubators, a singular mission drives their work\u2014discovery. Here, undergraduate scientists and artists embark on eye-opening and life-changing journeys, uncovering their passions and paving the way for fulfilling careers. For decades, this has been the world of \u201cMosquitoMan,\u201d Dr. Robert Hancock, and the hundreds of students he has mentored. This dynamic keynote highlights the power of research and artistic expression, showcasing how students are not only shaping their own futures but also leaving a lasting impact on their mentor and the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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UW Symposium Program<\/div>
The UW Symposium program is available and contains presentation abstract details as well as time and location for each presentation. Additional details for the event can also be found in the program.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Symposium Schedule at a Glance<\/div>
The schedule at a glance provides a quick reference for times and locations for the various presentation sessions during the event (it can also be found in the symposium program).<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

UW Symposium Detailed Presentation Schedules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Art Display Schedule<\/summary>
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Click the following link to review the art display schedule: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art Display Schedule<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art Projects will be on display in the Profile Room on the 2nd Floor of the Memorial Union from 11:00 – 12:00 pm. Presentations are organized by the name of the person who submitted the abstract. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art Display Set-up<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Individuals should plan to set up their art display no later than 10:45 am. Individuals should plan to set up their art display no later than 10:45 am. Presenters are asked to be at their display during the assigned time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Poster Presentations & Project Display Schedules<\/summary>
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Click the following link to review the poster and project display schedule: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poster Presentation & Project Display Schedules<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poster Presentations and Project Displays (in poster format) will be held in Tripp Commons on the 2nd Floor of the Memorial Union. There are two sessions: Session I from 11:00 – 12:00 pm and Session II from 1:45 – 2:45 pm. Presentations are organized by the name of the person who submitted the abstract. Please review the schedule to identify time and poster number for your presentation, and plan to present your poster to attendees during your scheduled time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poster Set-up<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your poster should be no larger than 48 inches in height and 48 inches in width. Individuals should plan to set up their posters at the times listed below to ensure that posters are ready for the respective session. Pushpins to hang posters will be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n