Undergraduate Symposium

Celebrating research, creative endeavors, and service-learning
An undergraduate points to an image of a purple pitcher plant on her poster as she shares her research with another student at the 2025 Undergraduate Symposium. Other students similarly discuss their posters with visitors in the background of the image.
An undergraduate dressed in a blazer speaks from behind a podium, presenting a slide on an example of self-driving vehicles to a seated audience.
An undergraduate student gestures to a slide on a screen in front of a seated audience.
An undergraduate gestures toward blue and white poster as he explains his research to a visitor at the 2025 Undergraduate Symposium.

Undergraduate Symposium

The 28th annual Undergraduate Symposium will be held on Friday, April 17th, 2026 at Union South and the Discovery Building.

The annual Undergraduate Symposium showcases undergraduate research, scholarly work, community-based projects, art, and creativity from all areas of study at UW–Madison including the humanities, arts, biological sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, and computer data and information sciences.

Open to all undergraduates, the symposium provides the opportunity for students to present their work in a professional setting. It also provides students with practical experience in public speaking and presentation skills. Additionally, it serves as a forum for campus and community members to learn about and engage with undergraduate work.

Quick Links

Apply to Present – Deadline March 6, 2026

Presenter Preparation Guide

Mentor Awards

Showcase Your Work

At the end of April each year, over 600 undergraduates gather to showcase their research, scholarly achievements, community-based projects, and creativity at UW-Madison’s Undergraduate Symposium. Participants present posters, talks, art, demonstrations, films, performances, and more. Watch this video to learn what the event is like and what to expect as a presenter.