Since its inception in 1999, the Undergraduate Symposium has showcased thousands of undergraduate students’ research, creativity, community-based projects, and other scholarly activities. The annual symposium continues to celebrate the work of our talented students, highlighting their achievements for the campus and the broader community. The symposium provides opportunities for students to display, perform, or discuss their work in a professional setting.
Students from across the university attend, as do faculty, staff, and members of the Madison community. Participants are strongly encouraged to invite their friends, mentors, and families.
The Undergraduate Symposium is made possible by the support of our sponsors and partners: the Brittingham Wisconsin Trust, the Office of the Provost and the Division for Teaching and Learning, the UW-Madison Libraries, DesignLab, the Writing Center, WISCIENCE, the McNair Scholars Program, the Mercile J. Lee Scholars Program, the Morgridge Center for Public Service, the Office of Undergraduate Academic Awards, and the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program.
Browse our rich history of undergraduate research
2025 Abstract Book | Program | 783 participants
2024 Abstract Book | Program | 670 participants
2023 Abstract Book | 567 participants
2022 Abstract Book | 450 participants
2021 Abstract Book | 459 participants
2020 Abstract Book | 689 participants
2019 Abstract Book | Program | 678 participants
2018 Abstract Book | Program | 673 participants
2017 Abstract Book | Program | 693 participants
2016 Abstract Book | Program | 542 participants
2015 Abstract Book | Program | 624 participants
2014 Abstract Book | Program | 630 participants
2013 Abstract Book | Program | 549 participants