OUR Summer Research Symposium

Summer Research Symposium 2026

Details: Monday, July 20, 9:30am-2:30pm, Popp Martin Student Union
Check out the tentative 2026 Program Book

Schedule:

9:15 AM – On-site Conference Registration Opens (Room 340)

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM – Welcome

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – First Session of Presentations (340 and 261/263 rooms)

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM – Poster and Presenter Swaps

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM – Second Session of Presentations (340 and 261/263 rooms)

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM – Lunch for Presenters, Mentors, and Attendees (back of 340)

1:15 PM – 2:15 PM – Third Session of Presentations (340)

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM Thank You

Overview

The Summer Research Symposium is a showcase of research projects completed by undergraduate students participating in the Office of Undergraduate Research Summer Research Scholars program as well as students completing research experiences for undergraduates (REUs) through Charlotte. In 2026, we welcome special guests from the Charlotte Teachers Institute and Wingate University’s Reeves Summer Research Program. Summer Research Scholars range from sophomore to senior students and may be from all colleges and departments in the university. The presenters in 2026 come from more than 40 departments in 7 colleges. OUR Faculty mentors are asked to approve their student’s research presentations prior to the Summer Research Symposium. Projects are presented in a variety of formats including posters and oral presentations.

While participation to present at the Summer Symposium is only open to OUR Research Scholar students (with some invited presenters from other research programs), all UNC Charlotte faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend. If you have any questions please contact OUR, undergradresearch@charlotte.edu.

If you are interested in volunteering as a 2026 Summer Research Symposium Reviewer, please complete this form!